If your office has a printer or copier, here are some must-know facts about these machines. Remember, if you ever have an issues with your office’s printer or copier, contact us today to learn how we can help you.

#1 Copiers can overheat and cause damage as well has health risks. Therefore, copiers should be kept in a place that is air conditioned.

#2 Paper jams are a common but frustrating printer problem. Jamming may be due to a paper misalignment, over-filing of a tray, or another malfunction. If it is something that cannot be fixed by someone in the office, consider calling an expert technician.

#3 Streaking on prints? Those annoying lines make prints unsuitable for distribution. The root causes of streaking include inadequate cleaning, toner issues, drum defect, paper quality, and hardware malfunction. 

#4 When digital copiers scan originals, they put them into memory. Don’t forget to wipe the data; otherwise you leave your data for others to see.

#5 Sitting on a copier can result in damage—especially to the glass. A significant number of copier repairs are due to someone sitting on a copier and breaking it.