Copier Maintenance Over the years copiers and other multifunctional devices have become valuable assets in many offices. Copy machines play critical roles in daily office operations and the constant use makes copier maintenance a must in order to ensure that they’re in good condition and maintain efficiency within the business environments that utilize them. Responsible for performing numerous tasks a copier is regarded as one of the hardest working pieces of equipment in an office. Whether you operate in a small or large office setting you will find preventative maintenance quite useful.

Usually most people refer to the manufacturer’s manual of their model copier to apply the prescribed form of cleaning so that maintenance can be carried out in the recommended manner however in most cases the manufacturers don’t include specific maintenance schedules for most models so you have to rely on good judgement to determine when best to carry out preventive maintenance for copiers and other equipment. If the manufacturer’s manual has been misplaced there are a few tips that can be applied to provide the preventative maintenance that is required. Follow these basic steps to ensure you are never disappointed when you really need your copier to perform at its best.

Alternative Ways To Facilitate Preventive Maintenance 

  • When cleaning your copier it is very important to avoid the use of solvents or ammonia-based cleaners. Instead dampen a cloth with isopropyl or ethyl alcohol to wipe and clean. Also make sure to check the rollers that pick up the paper for dust.
  • Another very useful tip is to make sure that your copier remains in an area that maintains a humidity level of up to 40-60 % humidity which is ideal for optimal performance as well as to prevent overheating.
  • For people who own printers but only use them occasionally printing a few pages every two weeks will help ink to stay moist and fresh while maintaining outstanding print quality.

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Get Exceptional Preventive Maintenance 

Preventive maintenance for copiers and other equipment is necessary if they’re to function properly and help manage workloads efficiently however since most business settings are fairly busy and there’s hardly any time to copier maintenance an alternative solution should be put in place to ensure your machine is maintained. Not to worry Common Sense Business Solutions is here to help and we supply top quality maintenance services.