Buying Refurbished Printers vs New

When you consider buying refurbished or pre-owned office copy machines or printers, does it make you question if the product still meets the quality and performance standards your company needs it to? Or, does it make you think you can potentially be saving thousands by not having to spend as much for a brand new product?

We get it … it’s all about the budget!

Whether you’re running a small local business out of your home, or you’re part of a large multi-office corporation, copy machines can be a big expense that make a dent in your office supply budget.

Small businesses often operate on tight budgets, and a copy machine isn’t always a priority for a company to invest in. For many business owners , a high-quality used copier is a great way to obtain the necessary performance and complete tasks with reduced overhead.

Fact: Every A1 Copy Tech refurbished machine undergoes a 140 point inspection. All wearable supplies – drums, etc – are replaced.

Here are three reassuring steps you can take to qualify your refurbished copier prior to purchase, as well as ways to estimate the performance, service costs and repairs of your preowned copier once you’ve bought it.

Shopping for your refurbished office printer:
Before you make the purchase

STEP 1 – CHECK THE COUNTER / ODOMETER

Business copiers have an internal counter that are much like the odometer in a car. Checking the counter, or odometer, on the refurbished copier you’re considering buying is one of the wisest decisions you can make. This counter keeps track of pages printed.

You can use this data by comparing it to the duty cycle and life expectancy of the fuser. A six-year-old machine can actually be newer in terms of usage than a machine that’s just two years old. It depends on how frequently that particular printer has been used over the years .

STEP 2 – INSPECT THE INTERIOR FOR DUST AND TONER

This may seem foolish to do as you search for the right refurbished copier for your business; however this easy trick could prevent the purchase of a bad printer.

As you look at the pre-owned copy machine, open the main doors and use a flashlight to visually inspect the components . Dust buildup and toner stains are an indication of a machine that has not been well-maintained.

Fact: Virtually everything inside a refurbished A1 Copy Tech machine is new!

STEP 3 – CONSIDER A WARRANT FROM THE SERVICE PROVIDER

Warranties are (and should always be) available on all refurbished copiers. Almost every warranty is different, they normally take place in the form of service contracts which may include the cost of toner and replacement parts for your machine.

Service contracts & warranties do come at a cost though, but wouldn’t you typically buy one if it was for your car or a kitchen appliance for your home?

Fact: A1 Copy Tech maintenance agreements cover all parts, labor and supplies (excluding paper). OUR Annual maintenance agreements are very competitive. YOUR PRICE IS BASED ON YOUR USAGE.

At the end of the day, you will be happy you chose to pay more upfront for a warranty if a problem does surface with your refurbished printer or copier down the road.

Even if you choose to skip the service contract in the end, knowing how much coverage is available and what the cost would be is a good indication of how confident you should be in the long-term performance and durability of the machine.

Purchasing a copier or printer for your business is a very important decision. If you choose a refurbished or pre-owned office printer, make sure to apply these steps to ensure the purchase of the best quality printer for your business needs.

Fact: A1 Copy Tech refurbished machines come with a 100% money-back guarantee. If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase within the first 90 days we will refund or exchange for another machine.