How First Choice Can Save You Money

Over time, technology has developed incredibly allowing the First Choice Group, who runs First Choice Business Systems, to offer print solutions that generate exceptional print quality, but at a fraction of the cost of a traditional printer. One developed technology is Solid Ink, which is an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional print cartridges and allows you to reduce wastage to 1/20^th. Such a small change to the way you print can make a considerable impact on the company’s wallet and there are many others ways you can keep costs down, without compromising quality. Here’s just a few of them:

Leasing and Finance

When searching for new office printers you may find the prices of these devices are astounding. Then there are the varying types of printers to choose from, which can make the mind boggle. However, with First Choice Business Systems you’re sure to find an affordable alternative when kitting out the office with the right equipment. With First Choice Business Systems’ fixed cost service you will discover a variety of leasing options that are sure to provide you with what is required at a price that is manageable.

First Choice Business Systems has also formed a close alliance with reputed finance company, Xerox Finance to ensure you only pay for what you need. Leasing can provide you with finance for the total cost of the project including installation, training and any associated costs.

Financial business benefits to leasing:

• No major upfront costs
• Leasing agreements running from 12 months up to 5 years
• Fixed leasing provides easier budgeting
• Leasing makes budgeting easier
• 100% Finance

EA Toner Technology

The newest advancement in toner technology is EA Toner. Developed by Xerox scientists, this new technology uses finer tone particles, which allows copies and prints to be created using less toner than usual, whilst generating a fine print and quality appearance.

When you send a document to print, you are usually presented with ‘printer warming up’, which means the printer is liquefying the toner into ink for it to carry out the task. However, with EA Toner Technology the fuser is thinner and more lightweight, which reduces the required time for the heat from the internal lamp to reach the heat roll surface. With EA Toner Technology, it’s almost instantaneous. 

Top three customer benefits:

1. Sharper image quality and improved fine lines and text

2. Higher reliability/lower service costs

3. Faster warm-up time

Solid Ink Technology

Solid Ink Technology can deliver offices bright and bold colour printing at an affordable price, as you only pay for what you use. Not only has Solid Ink Technology been hailed as a technical breakthrough, it’s also an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional print cartridges. Being a cost effective method of printing isn’t the only advantage of incorporating Solid Ink Technology into the office, you’ll also notice a decrease in waste, fewer hassles and impressive colour printing.

Advantages of Multifunctional Printers

Doesn’t it make sense if you have an office printer, scanner and photocopier, to combine them into one multifunctional device? At First Choice Business Systems there is a wide range of multifunctional printers to choose from, both colour and mono.

Multifunctional devices can operate more than one function at the same time. With one of these printers you will be able to use your time more productively as you can print off a document, whilst scanning a different one, or fax a document whilst printing a file.

Here are just a few of the benefits you can take advantage of:

• Fast printing, copying and scanning speeds
• Time effective
• Quality prints
• Provide email solutions as well as fax, scan, copy and print
• Compatible with most PCs and Macs
• Can use GreenPrint Software
• Environmentally friendly

Energy Star

For a printer to showcase the Energy STAR® quality measure symbol, it must obtain duplex options, signage and documentation and is measured against Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC).

The Energy STAR® symbol indicates that a printer has specific energy saving attributes. According to Xerox “a product's ability to enter a power-saver mode, or series of modes, after a specified period of non-use is a key factor in winning ENERGY STAR® status.”

Benefits:

• You can save money and reduce your carbon footprint
• Each ENERGY STAR® qualified Xerox product offers more functionality, whilst using less energy

Quick Fact: Annual savings from ENERGY STAR® qualified equipment installed in Xerox’s customer's locations is the equivalent to lighting one million U.S. homes for a year.

Contact First Choice Business Systems on 0800 072 3747 for further information regarding the best printing solution for your company or take a look at First Choice Business Systems’ Resource Centre.



Printer Spotlight | WorkCentre 6015

The WorkCentre 6015If you require a compact printer that boasts print quality, speed and advanced features, the Xerox WorkCentre 6015 could be the ideal choice for you. This multifunctional printer is designed to fit any work place; small in size, the device can be positioned where it’s most convenient without compromising valuable office space.

If that isn’t enough, this machine combines print, copy, scan, digital and fax capabilities via the flatbed platen and offers print speeds of up to 12 to 15 pages per minute for colour and black and white tiles. You may also experience a boost in productivity as this machine is Xerox’s first Wi-Fi enabled device. 

With all this functionality, you would imagine it would be quite complicated to use. However, its bright back-lit screen with a clear and structured menu makes it easy to configure settings and its well placed buttons on the front panel are simple to use.

The WorkCentre 6015 is a valuable addition to any small business; it’s faster than other printers in its class and uses Xerox’s unique EA Toner technology, which offers crisp text and sharp image prints with superior detail and clarity.

Specifications

• Colour: up to 12 ppm
• Black: up to 15 ppm
• Maximum paper size: 216 x 356 mm
• Print resolution: up to 1200 x 2400 dpi
• Standard paper capacity: Main Tray: 150 sheets, Bypass Tray: 10 sheets
• Manual two-sided printing
• 295 MHz processor
• 128 MB memory
• Windows (including 7) and Mac compatible
• Minimum dimensions (w x d x h): 410 x 389 x 337 mm
• Power requirements: 240 V, 50/60 Hz

You might also be interested in the Xerox PrintBack mobile print app, which can be used in conjunction with any of Xerox’s MFPs. This app enables users to access their computer connected printer through Google Android and Apple ISO devices to conveniently print documents in and out of the office.

For more information about the Xerox WorkCentre 6015, contact First Choice Business Systems on 0808 159 2028 or send an enquiry via email to info@firstchoiceltd.co.uk and they will get back to you as soon as possible.

Capespan Set For Fruitful Savings From Xerox Technology

The Xerox ColorQube has allowed Capespan to achieve savings of over £2,500 in the first quarter

Leading fresh produce company, Capespan, has invested in Xerox’s ColorQube 9200 device - the world’s first high-speed solid ink office multifunction printer - in a drive to reduce colour printing costs.

 

Selected through Xerox partner, First Choice Business Systems, Capespan has installed two Xerox ColorQube 9200 multifunction printers at its Kent headquarters. Xerox’s award-winning device cuts the cost of colour pages significantly; customers can save up to 62 percent¹ compared with traditional colour laser printers, without compromising quality. As a result, Capespan has already achieved a saving of over £2,500 in 2010.

The ColorQube prints, scans and copies all in one device with advanced technology that simplifies use and maintenance. The multifunction system was chosen by Capespan for this ease of use and its ability to print high volumes at fast speeds, as well as the benefits of its innovative solid ink technology.

 

 

Jeremy Sykes, Network Manager, Capespan explained: “Our objective was to consolidate printing equipment, but to retain productivity levels; the ColorQube has enabled us to do that effectively. The cost of colour printing has always been a major concern for us so I am delighted that the Xerox technology has helped to reduce our costs by such a significant margin.

 

“The new ColorQubes provide excellent quality and, as I find with all Xerox machines, are proving to be extremely reliable; something which benefits my workload greatly! Furthermore, as the ColorQube uses solid ink technology and not cartridges, we have less waste and we don’t require as much storage.”

 

Mark Duffelen, director and general manager, Channels Group, Xerox UK and Ireland, commented:

 

“Xerox technology is designed to make business easier and the ColorQube 9200 does just that – it brings down the cost of colour printing, while improving customer productivity and effi ciency. The cost savings delivered by the ColorQube 9200 device is a key USP for customers, such as Capespan, during these challenging economic times.”

 

Jeremy concluded: “We did look at offers from different suppliers but none have been able to match First Choice Business Systems’ quality of service and equipment. As our preferred supplier in this area, they always provide us with excellent value-for-money; everything is taken care of and completely hassle free.”

Capespan International Ltd. globally sources fresh fruit and salads to supply best ‘in season’ quality 12 months of the year to UK supermarkets, food service and wholesale channels. Voted Importer of the Year in 2008 and 2009, Capespan handles in excess of 11 million cartons of fresh produce every year.