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Fraud Alert: Watch out for Office Supply Scammers

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It’s an unfortunate fact of life that we have to be on alert for malicious threats all of the time. One security issue that needs to be discussed more, especially for smaller businesses, is scammers.

One scam that has affected several businesses relates to toner and other office supplies. While this scam isn’t new, it’s gotten bigger in recent years. Sometimes called the “toner phoner scam,” this threat can have a big impact on your business if you fall for it.

Office Equipment Help Desk: Collate Copies

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Learning all the tips and tricks when it comes to your office equipment can be tricky, but it’s worth learning how to operate your machine beyond the basics. We’re here to help you learn some of the things you can do. Today we’ll look at collating copiers.

Collating copies simply means to set up print jobs into a predetermined sequence. Most copiers will allow you to collate automatically, though some analog copiers require you to use a sorting tray.

Upgrading Office Equipment? Go Multifunction

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When it’s time to replace an old copier, printer, fax machine, or scanner, there are numerous reasons that you should consider upgrading to multifunction printers. These devices are the real workhorses of today’s office, offering multifunction, all-in-one capability plus added perks like workflow generation, security features, and more.

Here are a few of our favorite reasons for choosing multifunction.

Savings

Multifunction printers save all over the place:

Why Your Office Needs a Print Assessment

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When you add a Managed Print service to your office, the first thing that you get is a print assessment. Do not be fooled by this simple sounding term: a print assessment is a comprehensive, complete look at your overall print environment. It’s what enables you to make huge changes to the way your business handles printing and it helps illuminate exactly how much you’re spending on print expenses. Thanks to the latter, it also lets you know just how much you can save with managed print.

Copier Concerns: To Buy or To Lease?

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Whether you’re in the market for new equipment or looking to replace/upgrade in your office, you’ll probably encounter an important question early on: should I buy or lease a copier?

Addressing Inefficiencies with Your Office Equipment

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If you’re not quite sure how your office equipment is being used, it’s time to take control.

Inefficient and wasteful uses of your office equipment can cost you time and money in the long run. The expenses related to printing, for example, can add up to a significant portion of your overall spending if you don’t pay attention.

How to Find the Right Multifunction Printer

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Office equipment plays an important role in your business. A multifunction printer is a great option for a hard-working device that takes the place of several machines – it prints, copies, scans, and faxes all in one. What’s more, it can be the hub for workflow generation, digital conversions, and more.

But when you’ve decided to upgrade to a multifunction printer, how do you know which one is right for you? Here are some tips to help you find your perfect match.

Managed Print for the Legal Industry

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At Bay Copy, we design focused solutions for specific industry needs. One key example is the legal industry, which has particular requirements and issues that relate to document handling.

Managed Print is one of our services that can be tailored to the legal industry needs, and firms that add managed print see opportunities for streamlining costs, improving productivity, and enhancing security.

Is it Time to Upgrade your Copiers?

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No matter what your industry, your office equipment plays a key role in your everyday functions. And at some point, that equipment gets to a point where it isn’t doing its job or isn’t keeping up with the demands you place on it.

Your copiers are one example of important technology that has a finite lifespan. So how do you know when it’s time to upgrade or replace your copiers? Here are some considerations.

Bay Copy wins Lexmark Premier Circle 2016; company listed among top performing dealers from US and Canada

Lexmark Premier Circle 2017

Ray Belanger, President of Bay Copy (www.baycopy.com), recently returned from having won an incentive trip to Puerto Los Carbo, Mexico, where he and his company were recognized as a member of the Lexmark Premier Circle for 2016, as one of the top performing Lexmark dealers from the United States and Canada.