Copier options for small office - seldom used (note: printer & fax already covered)?

Question

we have a 15 yr old xerox (model # 5614) -

because it is not used very often the toner gets all gunked up. the drum is shot and will cost $100 to replace.

would like some options on current machines.

Answer 1

Get one of those cheap copy print fax machines (I know, you already have that covered, but this is the only way to get a copier for limited use cheap).

Use a kinko's or office max or other places to do large numbers of prints if you have them. Spending a couple grand on a printer is a bad investment if you won't spend that much on prints in years. You can put capitol to use better in advertising or other equipment you really need. A small copy capable machine will do for the small stuff that's not in quantities that make it worth it to go to a printer.

You could also go in on another business's copier, share one between a few different businesses in the same proximity, but that can get messy if some use it more than others and don't want to pay according to use. You could also pay by the copy to a business near by who has a machine.