There are three things that need to be happy within your business: your people, your customers, and your machines. You're already good at keeping smiles on your employees' and clients' faces, but do you know how to take care of the office copier? Today we'll share three steps to happy copiers (and even happier workers and customers).
Copier Care
No matter what kind of copier you have, it's important to remember that, until we have robot butlers, technology will always need a little help from us. Your copier shouldn't require constant maintenance (and if it does, it's probably time for an upgrade), but a little bit of regular care goes a long way toward a reliable, lasting machine that keeps working as hard as you do. The most important thing you can do is establish a schedule for copier care, making sure to keep up with which maintenance tasks need to be done and how often you need to do them. Although there's a lot of homework to be done for your specific make and model, here are three steps to make any copier a little bit happier.
Step 1: Make "Test Prints" Copiers that have been left idle for long periods of time--especially over the weekend--often to into a state of hibernation. As a result, they can be a little slow when you go to use them again, so always make a few "test prints" before starting your actual job. This gives the copier some much-needed time to warm up.
Step 2: Do Paper Research Copiers are a little sensitive when it comes to paper. Make sure you're using the right style and weight for your machine, and never fill the tray more than necessary--and make sure you use high-quality paper to avoid jams and wrinkles.
Step 3: Call the Experts If you follow the steps above and still notice a problem with your copier, call a technician. Although some issues can be handled in quick, easy ways, you should only try to fix the machine yourself if you know exactly what you're doing--otherwise, you could end up with an even more expensive issue!
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