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#81

Hardware / Re: Printer Scanner Copier

Last post by Tom Fisher - May 18, 2022, 08:10:20 AM

If you're looking for something you won't have serviced by an outside company, we love Brother these days.  Parts and toner are abundant.  Inexpensive enough that if you end up with any serious issues outside of warranty, you just replace the thing.  Sad but true reality of disposable equipment.

#82

Hardware / Re: Printer Scanner Copier

Last post by Billy Welsh - May 16, 2022, 06:12:09 PM

Gee, now I'm feeling really good about the M478 the boss-man purchased     It's been fine so far (other than the "login" required by the scanning app so they can data-mine  ) but it is not getting a huge amount of use.

I was going to suggest the same thing as Mark.  At the agency we got really good service out of some Ricoh's purchased used after coming off 3-year leases.  Did the same with a Canon at my last gig.  Don't know how that fits in your budget.  The maintenance agreement is key.  They usually want the toner controlled - you have to buy from them or buy the preferred brand or the contract is null.  In both cases we had the toner included in the maint. contract, and negotiated hard on the per page charge. 

I am looking for a printer scanner copier for about 15 employees it must be laser and print in color.   I have always gone with HP but I bought an M577 and it has been terrible and so have many other hp of similar caliber.   I have been looking on Amazon and I don't see any large enough to handle the workload I will throw at it.   

Any advice?

#83

Hardware / Re: Printer Scanner Copier

Last post by Mark - May 16, 2022, 04:19:20 PM

For color, we went with Ikon/Ricoh.  The fact that they maintain it makes it worth it for us.  Many many years ago I was doing the non-leased printer thing and that got pricey and became a pain in the rear.  We actually have one on each floor, but I don't think there are even 15 people in the entire office today.

#84

Hardware / Printer Scanner Copier

Last post by Joshua Conner - May 16, 2022, 11:35:36 AM

I am looking for a printer scanner copier for about 15 employees it must be laser and print in color.   I have always gone with HP but I bought an M577 and it has been terrible and so have many other hp of similar caliber.   I have been looking on Amazon and I don't see any large enough to handle the workload I will throw at it.   

Any advice? 

#85

Hardware / Re: Solid State Drives

Last post by Ric - May 13, 2022, 03:50:48 PM

Lenovo Commercial Vantage makes bios updates easy.  They simply need to be run which is on my mothly maintnance list for all of our production machines.

#86

Hardware / Re: Solid State Drives

Last post by Jeff Zylstra - May 13, 2022, 12:11:07 PM

One of the reasons I'm liking Dell computers more these days is their Dell Command Update software.  It checks for updates to BIOS, NICs, Video, Chipsets, etc...   All the things that 99% of us aren't updating, but really need to be updated on a very regular basis. I've found less errors and better performance since running these updates.  And SSD drive firmware are one of the things push out periodically.

#87

Open Source / Re: Office-like software for f...

Last post by Tom Fisher - May 10, 2022, 09:28:18 AM

For those that want a non-microsoft and non-cloud bases solution (Give me the bits!) - we typically push people towards Libre Office over OpenOffice.  Libre seems to have much more development behind it.

#88

Open Source / Re: Office-like software for f...

Last post by Mark - May 05, 2022, 02:06:36 PM

I think more people would actually be happier if they weren't "married" to their phones.  Just my opinion.

Phones suck.  I use a walkies-talkie a lot.  No even joking.  It can be sort of an in-between texting and talking on the phone.  It can also travel the globe - and can even be used while driving (legally).

#89

Open Source / Re: Office-like software for f...

Last post by DebAmstutz - May 05, 2022, 11:48:31 AM

Yeah, there is probably an iCloud account somewhere, but I have no clue what the password is any more.  Also, the iPad mini is old enough that it no longer updates.  I am not familiar with Apple items, so that's why the iPad is used as a camera.  It has also been used when there's an app for a conference or convention since I don't have a smart phone.

#90

Open Source / Re: Office-like software for f...

Last post by Jim Jensen - May 04, 2022, 07:56:24 PM

If you have an iPad. then you likely have an iCloud account, which includes Numbers and Pages. You can use them online from your computer, or you can download the apps to your iPad. I'm not sure whether a windows version exists. I've also used OpenOffice.

Thanks for all the replies!  I don't mind "missing out" on computer-related things.  I am getting a new phone because the flip phone that I have is 3G.  My new phone will also be a flip phone.  All I need to do is talk and text, neither of which I do frequently, so why would I need a smart phone?  Some features, like the camera, would be nice, but I use an Ipad mini that I've had for ages as a camera.  I think more people would actually be happier if they weren't "married" to their phones.  Just my opinion.