The printer repair service professionals advise us on print device issues that can significantly affect the productivity of your work environment and leave your team feeling disappointed. Whether you like it or not, even the best printers will stop working at their highest potential.
When a copier repair technician refers to the “not working to its highest potential,” they could mean the primer is slowing down, constantly experiencing errors, or simply refusing to work. When this happens, you have some crucial decisions to make. For instance, many people ask a printer repair service company if they should even consider printer repair or just replace the printer altogether?
You should bear in mind that there are a few factors that a printer repair service will tell you about when choosing to replace or repair your print device:
- Lifetime Volume of the Device
- Age of the Printing Device
- Labor Costs for Repair
- Cost Per Page
Lifetime Volume of the Device
It would help if you weighed the pros and cons of repairing and replacing your printer based on the lifetime volume of the device. If you print a configuration page from the device, you should view the lifetime volume, which is very similar to the overall mileage on a vehicle. Don’t assume that because you have a new device, you’re safe since even a modern machine can suffer burnout if it has been overused beyond the manufacturer’s suggested monthly volume.
Age of the Printing Device
When you check out the age of the device, be on the lookout for when the model was released and not only the date you bought it for installation in your work environment. For instance, if the printer you have has been with you for five years, however, the model was released two years before, that can influence its expected lifetime and whether or not you can still find the parts for it. If a device is close to its “legacy status,” which means it is over seven years old, there are a few reasons why it’s best to go with replacement over repair.
Labor Costs for Repair
Although some repairs can be done onsite when the correct parts are found, others will need the help of a managed print service technician. Asking for a quote from the get-go is always advantageous if your business is not already set up with a managed print partner.
What is the Cost Per Page
If you have established a managed print provider, you should find your cost per page on your most recent MPS contract/agreement. If your device is an older model, it may be more worthwhile to talk about replacing the device so you can lower the cost per page on your contract particularly, if it’s a combined rate for numerous makes and models.
The printer professionals at Cal Tech can assist you in making the right decision for your work environment and budget. On top of that, they can provide fast, efficient, and cost-effective printer repair or printer replacement services.
If you want to learn more about whether it’s time to repair or replace your printer, copier, or multifunction device, the expert team at Cal Tech is here to give you advice. Get in touch with them today for a complimentary, no-strings-attached consultation here.
