Canon photocopiers are among the best products on the market, but like any copier, they need to be looked after. Here, we list five steps you can take to help ensure that your copier has a longer life and better performance.
Our product range includes several top brands, a list which includes Canon. Beginning as a camera company in Japan in 1933, it gradually diversified and launched its first photocopier in 1965. It also expanded into the US and Europe in the 1950s and 60s.
This means the manufacturer has decades of experience in producing high-quality copiers that your business can rely on.
Theirs are machines designed to last as well as to produce excellent copies using the most advanced technology available, but, like all finely-tuned machines, they need good maintenance to continue performing well for several years.
Of course, part of our service is not just to sell or rent out copies, but to provide repair services. If you do have an issue with your Canon copier, we are here to help.
What Are The Key Steps You Can Take To Increase Copier Longevity?
Nonetheless, by taking the right steps, you and your office colleagues can take several positive steps to help ensure your Canon copier works well for as long as possible.
The five main copier maintenance steps are:
· Regular cleaning
· Software updates
· Avoiding paper overloads
· Using the right paper
· Using high-quality supplies
Why Should You Regularly Clean Your Copier?
Regular cleaning may sound like the most obvious thing to do, but it can easily be neglected. If you do this, it can be very easy for dust to build up gradually without anyone noticing until something starts to go wrong.
In such cases, you will eventually start to notice as things start to get clogged up and performance deteriorates. Unfortunately, dust does not just make things dirty, but can be abrasive and damage components.
Regular dusting and cleaning are a way of taking pre-emptive action to prevent this. Not only will the machine be cleaner, but it will maintain optimal performance for longer.
Why Is Updating Copier Software Important?
Software updates are another important issue. When you get a new copier, its software will be up-to-date. But the world moves quickly. New updates can help improve the performance of the copiers and, just as importantly, can help to fix bugs that arise.
By adding these, you can avoid deterioration in your copier’s performance.
How Can Paper Overloads Damage Photocopiers?
Paper overloads can be a major problem with copiers. The first and most obvious consequence of them is that they lead to paper jams, something that can also be caused by incorrect loading of paper.
Each of these not only impedes performance in that moment but also has the effect of increasing wear and tear on the inner workings of the machinery and producing mechanical failures. In some cases, it may lead to overheating.
Why Should You Check You Have the Right Copier Paper?
Using the wrong paper can have similar effects to overloading. This is particularly true if the size is too large, as that makes paper jams even more likely.
For that reason, it is important to ensure that whoever is responsible for stationery supplies is aware of exactly what size paper your copier needs before acquiring it.
This removes the risk of damage from having the wrong-sized paper and also stops you from wasting money on the wrong product.
Why Do High-Quality Suppliers Make Copiers Last Longer?
Finally, using high-quality supplies is important to ensure you get the best out of your copier on a day-to-day basis, but it is also essential for its longevity.
For example, using higher quality ink or toner will help improve the performance and lifespan of any copier.
In the case of Canon machines, you can get Canon cartridges, which are custom-designed for the machines and will therefore optimise performance while minimising wear. By using these, you can remove the risk of any damage arising from using someone else’s products.
Canon printers and copiers should last for at least three years but may last for ten, depending on a range of factors, such as how heavily they are used and how well they are looked after.
There are several extra steps you can take to ensure that the above steps are adhered to maximise the lifetime of your copier:
· Train your staff to care for the photocopier based on the points above
· Make someone in your office particularly responsible for checking that the copier and other machinery are looked after and updated with new software
· Do not hesitate to contact us for any repair work you need if there is a clear problem that you cannot solve yourself
Like any machine, a photocopier will have a limited lifespan, even those made by market-leading brands such as Canon.
Nonetheless, the more you implement a programme based on our key tips for maintenance and avoiding major problems, you can expect the device to last for much longer than you might have expected.