Used solution in California, USA

Match pages-per-minute (ppm) and monthly duty cycle to your peak monthly output. Factor paper handling, duplexing, and finishing options for your typical jobs.

New gives full warranty and latest features; refurbished saves cost but check service history, replaced wear parts, and return policy. Buy refurbished from reputable sellers with testing reports.

Look at OEM vs compatible toner yield, drum and maintenance kit longevity, and manufacturer yield numbers. Calculate realistic cost-per-page including drums, fusers, and developer replacements.

Secure toner cartridges or remove them, lock moving parts, use original crate or heavy-duty packaging, and insure for damage. For heavy production units use palletizing and forklift-capable crating.

Regularly clean rollers and paper paths, replace fuser and drum per service intervals, update firmware, and monitor error codes. Schedule preventative checks if volume is high.

Ensure drivers support your OS and print languages (PCL, PostScript). Check NIC, Wi‑Fi, and security features (LDAP, SNMP, TLS) for integration into your network.

Get a service contract or extended warranty for production units. Confirm response times, on‑site support, parts availability, and whether travel or labor are included.