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Leasing equipment is becoming an increasingly attractive option, particularly in today’s economic climate. Upfront investments to the tune of several thousand pounds for key office equipment such as a photocopier are something companies try to cut down upon and in such a scenario, equipment leasing is one of the best options available.

Of course, the decision to buy or lease a photocopier must be thought through for cost-effectiveness. Very small organizations with very low volume photocopying requirements are probably better off buying a low-cost photocopier or even a MFP that is capable of copying as well; medium to large organizations that may need several copiers will most likely find leasing a better option. Not only does leasing eliminate the need for a capital investment upfront, the lease amounts being paid for the equipment will generally be inflation-proof as the terms of the lease are agreed in advance.

Another important suggestion for anybody considering leasing a photocopier (or other office equipment for that matter) is to get their requirements absolutely correct and ensure that the equipment that they are choosing will fulfill both their immediate and medium -term [at least for the duration of the lease] requirements.

So, if you are wondering whether to buy or to lease a photocopier and would like to evaluate options, may be you could send requests for quotation to both our photocopier vendors as well as equipment leasing vendors—- we are certain that an informed decision is just a couple of forms away!

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Oce, which provides high end printing and photocopying systems, has now become a licensee of Legic Identsystems Ltd, which makes contactless smart card technology. Using the contactless technology from Legic in the office solutions from Oce will help the latter with printing and copier authorisation and related cost accounting. The partnership with the copier solutions provider means that LEGIC technology now moves into the purview of office automation applications, besides areas such as time and attendance, access control and electronic payment systems.

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Document management systems and services provider IKON Office Solutions is being acquired by Ricoh, a leading manufacturer of multifunction products, printers, fax machines and related supplies for about $1.6 billion in cash. IKON will be a subsidiary of Ricoh, once the acquisition process is completed.

The acquisition will bring together IKON’s sales and services capabilities and Ricoh’s engineering and manufacturing expertise.

IKON integrates copiers, printers and MFP technologies from leading manufacturers and document management software and systems, to deliver tailored, high-value solutions implemented and supported by its global services organization. Ricoh on the other hand offers a wide range of digital, networked products, including MFPs, printers, fax machines, semiconductor related products and digital cameras.

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