Copiers

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS PREPARATION Contact current suppliers to arrange for pre/post move ervicing of present equipment. Most leased equipment (and service contracts) will be moved by the manufacturer. Consider making new purchases prior to move; most dealers will move the equipment free. Conduct survey of current volume; many companies offer a per copy price for service & supplies. Be careful to get service contract pricing up front, i.e. before purchasing. CHOOSING A VENDOR Dealer should give written guaranteed response time for service (look for one day). Look for factory trained and certified technicians (both for installation and service). Check for availability of financing/leasing through dealer. Some dealers will provide loaners if service cannot be completed within one day. Established larger dealers will have equipment in stock for immediate delivery.
CHECKLIST	DAYS BEFORE MOVE
Identify if equipment needs to be upgraded, replaced, or purchased new.	120
Contact current suppliers & new suppliers for appointments to conduct surveys & submit bids.	120
Check references, decide on suppliers.	90
Contact suppliers chosen, make appointments.	60
Place orders, get service agreements.	60
Take delivery of new equipment.	-1
Get all bugs worked out & system running smoothly.	-1
Have equipment reserved/checked thoroughly.	-180