• Award-Winning Durability: Canon has consistently earned industry awards for the reliability of its A3 and A4 MFP lines, ensuring these devices can sustain high monthly volumes without premature wear.
• Proactive Maintenance: These systems are designed with remote diagnostics and parts life management. They can proactively signal when supplies are low or maintenance is needed, ensuring maximum uptime and preventing unexpected breakdowns.
• Intuitive Servicing: The intelligent engineering allows for easier access and replacement of consumables like toner, further contributing to a highly reliable and stable operational experience.

• Verified Boot: Ensuring the device initializes without tampering by malicious third parties.
• McAfee Embedded Control: This whitelist technology prevents unauthorized execution of malware.
• Secure Print: Users can release sensitive jobs using a PIN, username/password, or card reader authentication, protecting documents from unauthorized collection.

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We wanted to give you a proper breakdown of how to check your copy meter. This data can inform both you and us on how your multifunction device is performing for you.

Check the video attached below For Checking Your Copier Meter Reading

If you have any questions on how to operate your multi-function device, do not hesitate to reach out.

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At Copier Earth, we provide both long and short term solutions. For all of your election needs, any party or organization, we are here to help. Check out some of our short term rental options below that would be great for this upcoming election. 

If you’re interested in short term rentals, check some of our selection below:

Canon C5250:

• 50 pages/minute (B/W and colour)
• Full loaded (print, copy, scan and fax)
• 4 drawers (letter, legal and up to 11’x17′)

Learn more about the C5250 here

Canon IRA 6265:

• Won a BLI award for outstanding device
• Offers copying, printing and scanning with optional faxing
• 75 pages/minute

Learn more about the 6265 here

Canon IRA 4245

• Dual drawer
• Optional: hole punch, staple finisher and booklet finisher
• Optional envelope feeder attachment

Learn more about the 4245 here

We would like to disclaim that Copier Earth is not affiliated with any political party. Our team is here to support any and all parties throughout their political campaigns. 

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If you’re on the lookout for a short term rental for a multifunction device, you’ve come to the right place!

We wanted to break down some of the reasons a business may consider short term rentals for a multifunction device. 

SEASONAL FLUCTUATIONS

Many businesses experience seasonal fluctuations. They have a peak season with tons of guests and visitors, such as the CNE or Apple Picking, and during their off-season, business isn’t high. When these businesses do experience their peak season, they need devices that will be able to handle the masses. Short-term rentals are a viable option as they can help meet the demand during peak seasons, but businesses can return them once the season is over. 

SHORT-TERM EVENTS

Many events throughout the year are temporary, they can last a weekend, a week or just a month. It doesn’t make sense to spend thousands of dollars purchasing multifunction devices when these events are so short-term.  

NO COMMITMENT NECESSARY

Short term rentals allow for greater flexibility and no commitment. If you are unsure what multifunction device you want, you can try different ones for three months. If you don’t like it, you return it and we can provide you with another one.

Rentals allow for greater flexibility and no commitment. If you’re interested in a short term rental multifunction device for your project or business, please reach out to us. 

If you’re interested in short term rentals, check some of our selection below:

Canon Image Runner Advance C5250:

• 50 pages/minute (B/W and colour)
• Full loaded (print, copy, scan and fax)
• 4 drawers (letter, legal and up to 11’x17′)

Learn more about the C5250 here

Canon Image Runner Advance 6265:

• Won a BLI award for outstanding device
• Offers copying, printing and scanning with optional faxing
• 75 pages/minute

Learn more about the 6265 here

Canon Image Runner Advance 4245

• Dual drawer
• Optional: hole punch, staple finisher and booklet finisher
• Optional envelope feeder attachment

Learn more about the 4245 here

Please checkout our Collection of Printers or you can Contact Us for more information. Thank you!

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One area of security that some businesses do not even think of, is your printer security. Although your printer or multifunction device does the simple task of printing and scanning documents, there is so much data behind the scenes that your printer stores and has access to. 

Below highlight the top reasons why you should have a secure multifunction device. 

1. AVOID UNAUTHORIZED USAGE 

Although printing is a great service, it can also have great costs. Companies can spend thousands of dollars annually on purchasing paper, ink and supplies for their 

printer. If you have external vendors, cleaners, contractors coming into your office, it would be wise to consider a system that manages who’s printing what and giving people specific access.

Authorized access can be done in many ways – logging in through the multifunction device screen, a scanning card, a specific password. 

By having specific authorization requirements in place, you avoid unwanted individuals from utilizing and potentially tampering with your devices. 

2. KEEP YOUR DATA SAFE

Although your multifunction device and printer may seem pretty simple in terms of technological capabilities, they have the ability to store large amounts of data. 

Printed have hard drives that function similarly to a computer hard drive – they store lots of data and keep that information stored. 

If your company has a lot of confidential information – such as medical, legal or personal profiles, having strong security features in place means that your information is less likely to be compromised. Companies who rely on confidential information in their day-to-day operations can’t afford the risk of a hacker, especially not someone who hacks into a printer system. 

With good security measures in place, companies don’t have to stress about printing confidential documents. 

3. AVOID HACKING

The last but definitely the most important reason why you should focus on your printer security is to avoid hacking. An unsecure printer can be a company’s weak spot for a hacker to access the network and all the security information. 

As best described by this article from Office Interiors, “Network printers and multifunction devices that aren’t adequately secured can lead to a network breach, data theft, and worse.” (Office Interiors, 2018). 

Heightened security measures with all your devices and company information, can greatly avoid your company from being hacked and having your data from being silently stolen. 

A non-secure printer can lead a hacker to your network, which can cause grave problems for your company and its information. With a strong security system in place, your company information, whether it be emails, servers, or hard drives, are much less likely to be compromised by outsiders. 

Business security protocols are definitely considered in many companies, but it is vital that companies also factor their multifunction devices into their security measures. Although these devices may seem simple, they have a lot of power and it can be detrimental to a business if they do not have adequate security features. 

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1. CHEAPER INK PRICES ON AVERAGE

Whether it’s a printer in an office or at-home used by all family members, it’s important to consider how much you’re spending on ink. Based on this article from SmartInk, when they compared Canon versus HP printers, on average Canon ink costs were lower. 

“According to Tom’s Guide research, in order to print a text page, you may spend 8.3 cents per page with a standard cartridge of any Canon printer. HP printers, on the other hand, offer higher printer ink cost at 9.2 cents per page.” (Smart Inc, 2021) 

If your company or home consumes a lot of ink, it is a must to consider the cost when selecting the type and brand of printer you want to use. 

       2. REPUTATION

Canon is known as one of the leading brands in technology specifically with their printers. Since 1985 Canon has been focused on continuous research and development to create innovative and customer centered products. 

Over these past 35+ years, Canon has established themselves as reliable and innovative, allowing them to secure themselves a solid reputation. When you purchase a Canon product, you know that your needs are being met. 

This past year, three different Canon printers were awarded with the BLI 2021 Outstanding Innovation awards in Production Print. Canon is here to manufacture products with both a solid reputation and with an edge for innovation. 

   3. HIGH QUALITY SECURITY SYSTEMS

Canon is known for their business solutions especially when it comes to their built in security features of their products. In 2020, Canon won two awards for their excellent security systems within their multifunction devices.

 Specifically, the awards were from American Security Today 2020 “ASTORS” Homeland Security Awards. This award “which honor the most cutting edge and forward thinking security solutions on the market. The “ASTORS” program is specifically designed to honor distinguished government and vendor solutions that deliver enhanced value, benefit, and intelligence to end users in a variety of government, homeland security, enterprise, and public safety vertical markets” (Canon, 2021) 

If your business operates with a lot of customer data and requires high end security in place, Canon is the brand to go with. 

Although there are so many brands in the market that do arguably make great products, there is something special about Canon multifunction devices (even considerations not on our list!). If you’re interested in a Canon multifunction device for your home or office, please reach out to us and we will find you the best product for your needs. 

This is why Canon is the printer brand to go with.

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A lot has changed over the past 15 months since the pandemic started. Many people have left the office and are working remotely. Although companies are creating their back to office plans, remote work may become the dominant form of working for the future. 

What does this mean for your office spaces and office devices? We have some answers for you. Although remote work has been convenient in many ways for employees, there have been a variety of challenges that we have had to navigate – one of them being utilizing office devices. 

We once lived in a world where printers, fax machines and scanners were easily accessible and available in the office. When working from home became the dominant form of work for thousands of employees, these office resources became scarce. Below highlights some of the ways to mitigate this issue and how employees can still get full-access to key office resources even while working remotely. 

SHORT-TERM RENTAL FOR YOUR EMPLOYEES:

Although many companies are currently working remotely, this may not be a circumstance that lasts forever. Short-term rentals are a good way to have full-access to office accessories such as a printer, without having the permanent commitment. 

By renting your printer, your employees can have these devices in their home office, and their work structure will be enhanced with a full-service printer available to them but without the commitment of buying a printer or leasing one long-term. 

Check out our short-term rentals page here for more information. 

One small printer that we offer, the Canon IRA 400IF is a great, compact printer that is perfect for small spaces and the work-from-home life. 

OFFICE HOURS: SIGN IN AND PRINT

In order to maintain safety and compliance to government regulations throughout the pandemic, your company may want to create a sign in sheet to allow employees to go into the office to get use of your office accessories. 

By creating a sign-in sheet and notifying your employer when you will be visiting, you can ensure the safety of your employees and your printer will no longer have to be alone in the office! This allows for your printer to get its full-use and for employees to maintain their productivity.

For any of your printing needs, whether it be in the office or from your home, we are here to help find a solution for you. Please reach out to us with any questions or inquiries on how we can create the best office environment for you.

Please checkout our Collection of Printers or you can Contact Us for more information. Thank you!

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# Photocopier or Printer

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There are thousands of printers available on the market today and so many different models, options, and manufacturers to choose from. When it comes to small businesses, there are also many factors to consider when purchasing a printer. These can range from price, quality, size, speed output, and the number of users. 

Many small businesses, particularly start-ups, have tight budgets.  To save money, start with a used one – a $3000 used printer can cost up to $50,000 brand new. 

Although many people are hesitant to purchase a used copier, we can assure you that if purchased at Copier Earth, ours are as good as new. We replace all parts of our photocopiers to ensure that the printer functions at brand new capacity. If any issues arise, or any parts are needed, we will send our technicians directly to you to ensure your needs are met and business can run smoothly. 

Below are our recommendations for the best photocopiers – black and white and colour – for your small business’s needs:

Black and White Options: 

Best: Canon IRA4535

The Canon IRA4535 comes with AirPrint and WiFi enabled, with an impressive printing rate of 35 pages per minute. With its USB printing and scanning capabilities, the 4535 comes fully loaded offering to print, copying, scanning and fax. The machine has 4 drawers to accommodate letter, legal, and paper sizes up to 11’ x 17’. Features like Scan to desktop or Scan to email.  It has automatic duplexing and stapling and collate options. 

Better: Canon IRA4235

The Canon IRA4235 includes the same functionalities and features as the Canon IRA4235, except it does not come with airprint and WiFi enabled, nor does it offer USB printing and scanning. So if you do not require a printer with advanced technological capabilities, then the 4235 may be best suited for you.

Colour Options: 

Best: Canon IRAC5535

The Canon IRAC5535 offers the same features and capabilities as the Canon IRA4535, except it also includes coloured printing. So if your small business requires reliable, consistent coloured printing and photocopying, we suggest the Canon IRAC5535. 

Better: IRAC5235

The Canon IRAC5235 offers the same features and capabilities as the Canon IRA4235, except it also includes coloured printing. So if your small business does not require a printer with advanced technological capabilities, though requires reliable, consistent coloured printing and photocopying, we suggest the Canon IRAC5235. 

We understand that it can be overwhelming to determine which printer is best for your small business, given that there are thousands of different products and models available with hefty prince points. However, we believe that our four black and white and coloured refurbished Canon printer options – with their varying functionalities and capabilities – are best suited to meet your business’s needs.

# Small Business Copiers

 At Copier Earth, your needs are our highest priority. If you have any questions or concerns, call us directly at 905-624-3188.

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Zoom

It is one of the most popular video conferencing apps for businesses. The demand for Zoom saw an incredible increase during this pandemic. It is feature-rich, with various plans based on business needs and sizes. It includes a capability of up to 200 participants, unlimited cloud storage, custom email and more. #Zoom 

Google Hangouts

Hangout is usually considered to be an individual user, not as feature-rich as other commercial and another enterprise-ready service. However, for small businesses that use G Suite applications, hangouts can be an effective tool for video communication. #Google Hanouts

Google Meet

Designed for enterprise customers, Meet is an advanced version of hangouts. Google Meet is designed around scheduled video meetings among team members, with similar features to zoom like syncing calendars, a conference room and a more sophisticated user experience. #Google Meet

Go to Meeting

One of the oldest video conferencing apps, Go to the meeting has many useful features, including instant meetings and in-app meeting messaging between participants. #Go to Meeting

Microsoft Teams

Teams have been around for quite some time now. But during the pandemic, this app gained its much-deserved prominence. Being part of the office 365 suite, it is quite popular in education sectors and is slowly gaining popularity among small businesses. Just like zoom, it has the capability of up to 200 participants. Another note-worthy feature for teams is background selection. #Microsoft Teams

# Remote Meeting Apps

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