9 Key Questions to Ask Before Buying a Copier
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Feb 14, 2018 2:34:46 PM
It’s easy to get overwhelmed when buying office equipment. That’s why buyers fall into the trap of either buying a device that has too little, or too much, functionality. It’s an all too common occurrence, especially when you don’t have the luxury of time to make an informed decision. …
The 5 Reasons It's Better to Buy a Copier Locally
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Jan 30, 2018 2:30:00 PM
Ask anyone who works in the independent office technology industry and you will find that there is a common fabric woven among employees who work there. They genuinely love to serve and they are almost goofy with enthusiasm about the solutions they provide. That enthusiasm has a direc …
It’s Time to Think Different About Your Copier
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Jan 29, 2018 9:10:00 AM
I’m a copier guy. I love this stuff. As many of us in the copier industry say, I’ve got toner in my veins. But many of our customers and potential customers misunderstand what we do because we say we're a copier dealer or in the office equipment industry. We don't just sell copiers. W …
5 Unexpected Ways MPS Saves You Money in the Real World
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Jan 25, 2018 9:12:10 AM
Every copier company will tell you that managed print services saves money and boosts office productivity. It also happens to be true. Print fleets (your office's printers and copiers) are often overlooked as a source for savings. But let's get beyond buzzwords and bland statements of …
Is Your Copier Poking Holes in Your Network Security?
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Jan 24, 2018 3:55:00 PM
The fastest growing meter in the copier world is the scan meter. Scan to file, Scan to USB, Scan to Email, Scan to a software – scanning is at an all-time high. This is great for the customer. It makes it simple to Send information around the world Put documents in places where they c …
Buying a Copier Online Is Risky. Here Are 5 Reasons Why.
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Jan 23, 2018 10:00:00 AM
Everyone likes a good deal, especially in a world where a better deal can most always be found online within a few seconds. Buying online is attractive – it’s easy and can give buyers the impression that they've made an informed purchasing decision and got a good deal. You CAN buy off …
How to Clean Your Copier in 6 Easy Steps That Will Decrease Service Calls
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Jan 18, 2018 8:35:00 AM
Cleaning your copier is probably the last thing on your professional “to-do list” this week, but it’s something that should definitely be on your radar. Copiers and printers are machines - machines full of little crevices, rollers, and gears that despise dust. Once that dust gets insi …
Do You Know the Rules to Save Money on Printing?
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Jan 17, 2018 12:19:08 PM
We all have good intentions at the start of the new year, but our bad habits quickly take over as new exercise routines and fad diets quickly go out the window. Since we all know those things rarely stick, how about doing something good for your office productivity and your bottom lin …
How to Leave Your IT Staff Alone When the Printer Breaks
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Jan 16, 2018 10:27:44 AM
In many small businesses, departmental roles and responsibilities are blurry – human resources fades to marketing, marketing to sales, and IT to “anything remotely technical” that has any kind of connection to a computer or plugs into a wall. Pretty broad, right? If you have in-house …