You replace only the color that runs out. Tn-color cartridge replacement costs more.
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2002: January, March, May, September, November
2001: March, May, July, September, November
2005
November: Maintenance scheduling
September: Helping you to understand your printer options
July: Multifunction machines
May: www.customofficebizsupplies.com for all your office supplies
March: Laser Printer help
January: Happy New Year
2004
November: Thank you!
September: Printer Winter Tune-up
July: Become Independent from your supply decisions
May: Office machine tips to watch
March: Office Supplies
January: New Years greeting
2003
November: Static Electricity
Sept: Watch for changes
July: Spring Tune-up
May: Free shipping
March: Choose from 30,000 items
January: Maintenance tips
2002
November: We have two websites
September: Multifunction machines
March : Color Laser Printers
January: 40,000 items at Custom Office Supplies.
2001
November: Inkjet Printers
September : Copiers
July: Facsimile machines
May: Data storage and Backup systems.
March: Printer Maintenance
Most laser printers have a maintenance schedule that keeps them in top running order. They need maintenance between 75,000 to 350,000 pages depending on the printer model. When you run the configuration page on the printer it will tell you when the next maintenance is due. We can get the maintenance kits and parts to repair your printers and install them. Some printers wear out the feed rollers before the maintenance is due. We can replace these rollers to keep your printer running. If you are having any problems with your printers, please give us a call. We can help and sometimes we can solve the problem over the phone. Inkjet printers can have some paper feed issues, give us a call with your problem and let us solve it. Repair parts are available for some inkjet printers but most inkjet printers are considered disposable printers and not to be repaired.
With the proliferation of inkjet and laser printers some times we forget that we still have ribbon printers. A Lot of industries still print on multiple forms using dot matrix printers. Also when we need a quick label we use a typewriter. If you are looking to update your equipment let us help. We can find out if compatible supplies are available for your printer. We can also research which printer will best serve your wants and needs. If you have a problem with your printer we can also help with repair. Ribbons come in black/red, black, purple, tri-color and other colors depending on what is available. If you are planning a special project and need a special color, let us see if we can get it made for you. We can get ribbons built to order, depending on what is needed and available. Call us when your ribbon starts printing light to see what options are available.
With the increased sales of multifunction printers many businesses are getting rid of their old copiers and replacing them with a multifunction machine. When researching your options check the difference between black and white or color. Most color multifunction machines use inkjets for color. Inkjet print can run when the page gets wet even after the ink is dry. If you aren't going to be using color pass on this option. Some machines when the black inkjet runs out uses the color inkjets to make black. This can be very costly for a business. When using black only, we recommend a machine that uses a toner cartridge, this will give you a lower cost per page. Thermal transfer is another tow cost choice for plain paper. If possible print a test page to see how the print looks on the page.
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This website has been making a lot of exciting changes. Now they are taking credit applications for terms as well as accepting credit cards. You can order a hard-copy catalog, then you can look up the part numbers before you go online. With customofficebizsuppties you can get supplies for your break room or janitorial/ sanitation. With over 40,000 items to choose from you can find what you need at the price you want. Any order over $45.00 will not be charged any freight. Don't forget school supplies, you can make up a favorites list and share it with others in your class. That way they don't have to look up the same items over and over again.
There seems to have been an explosion in the laser printer market. Many new manufactures have entered the arena. Some printers are very cheap but the supplies are expensive. When looking into getting a new laser printer, look at the cost of the supplies and if there are compatible supplies available. Some manufacturers are using chips to lock out competition and you can only get the supplies from the manufacturer. Please call us before you make your purchase so we can help you make the choice that is best for you. With the color laser printers dropping to below $1000 a lot of people are looking at buying one. Figure out how you want to use the color laser before you buy one so you can make the right choice for your situation.
Happy New Year!
Many businesses are starting to print in color and using inkjet printers. Many options are available including copying, scanning, faxing and printing. When looking for an inkjet printer think about what you want to do with the printer now and in the future. Some inkjets come with a tri-color cartridge but we recommend looking for printers that have the colors as individual cartridges. This will save you money by only replacing the color that is empty not a whole tri-color cartridge. There are compatible cartridges available which work for most applications. Specialty papers make the colors brighter and more vibrant.
Let us help with your inkjet needs!
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Printer Winter Tune-up
Have your printer cleaned and inspected to keep it
in top notch shape.Printer cleaning includes the following:
• The outer casing of the printer
• Registration rollers
• Paper guides
• Picker Fingers
• All electrical contacts
• Remove and clean existing toner cartridge and
check for unnecessary wear
• Vacuum as necessary
• Check for worn parts
Become Independent
from your supply decisions.* Email-reminder
* UPS return Label-send back used product
* Letter-we track equipment models
* Phone-reminder call
* Delivery-product shipped to your door
* Service-we repair laser printers
* Payment-net 15 or credit card
* Automatic replacement of empties sent back
* Set up automatic reorder for supplies used on a regular basis
* Schedule maintenance on printers
* Let us make your life easier by helping you keep track of supplies and printer maintenance
INKJETS
Inkjet printers are great for printing photos.
Individual colors lower cost than tn-color cartridges.
Low cost laser printers work best without graphics.
MULTIFUNCTIONS
Multifunction machines-copier/fax/printer some also have a scanner. Good for a small office.
Watch the consumables some use inkjet, which costs more per page than toner.
COPIERS
Color copiers often use inkjet cartridges.
Copiers with all in one toner cartridges are more cost effective than separate toner and drum cartridges.
LASER
HP LaserJet series 2100 and 4000 watch for paper feed issues, the rollers wear out before the maintenance kit is required.
Please check out the above website. You will find all the office supplies that we don't supply you with on this site. From audio visual to writing pads. There is furniture and office equipment so if you are looking to replace some equipment please check here first. We stay competitive with the superstores so don't be surprised if our pricing is better. Most orders ship out the same day and orders over $40.00 have free shipping. Credit cards only, but for customers that agree to spend a certain dollar amount per month, terms are available when a credit application is completed. Are you tired of wasting time running around to the superstore. You can set up a favorites list of items you order often and save time when you need to reorder.
With the start of a new year one gets the feeling that anything is possible. You have a whole year to try and reach all your goals. At Custom Office Products we strive to satisfy your needs. Let us know what we can do to help you reach your goals. The start of a new year is a good time to have your equipment serviced or schedule an appointment. We offer printer cleanings and repair for most laser printers. When doing preventative maintenance we look for unusual wear or possible impending problems. No repairs are done without prior approval. We can keep your printers running in top performance. Give us a call!
Please call us if you have any questions.
651-776-3657 / 800-249-8576 for Becky
We are now starting to get into the heating season and I just want to let everyone know that we will have static electricity to contend with. When static gets into a laser printer it can cause the print to be very erratic. We suggest that you put a non-scented dryer sheet into the printer. Attach it to the cover on the printer that you open to install the toner cartridge. Make sure it won't interfere with the toner cartridge. Sometimes a room humidifier is needed.
Please call us if you have any questions.
651-776-3657 / 800-249-8576 for Becky
Recently a customer was out on our website and noticed we had no hours listed. We will be updating the website to include this information. Another customer likes to order online so we will be adding an order form to make this an easier process. Right now you can email an order from the site, just use the quote form.
Please visit: www.customofficeproducts.com
We are interested in your opinions.
How can this work better for you? Watch for changes!!
Looking for paper, envelopes or office equipment, check out: www.customofficebizsupplies. com Over 25,000 items to choose from with fast delivery When you tog onto the site you can set up your own favorites list and set spending limits for your employees. Save time and money!!
Free shipping on online orders over $40.00. Credit cards only.
On April 4th the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal published its Top 25 Lists.
Custom Office Products, Inc. was ranked 16th for Office Supply Companies headquartered in the nine county metro area. We would like to thank all of our customers for helping us to make this happen.
Spring Tune Up
With the first quarter of the year behind us, now is a good time to think about printer service. Printers have maintenance schedules and run longer when property maintained. Run a test page to check your page count. Most laser printers have the maintenance information on this page. You can also call us with your page count and we can tell you what maintenance is needed..
You can reach us at:651-776-3657 / 800-249-8576 for Becky
With the start of a new year comes the feeling of a clean slate. Starting to work on new projects or revisiting others. While in the midst of our year-end we should think about our equipment maintenance. Some companies have maintenance contracts and others wait until something goes wrong. Everyone can benefit from running a test page on their printer that shows the page count. When comparing this number to the ones in your owners manual. you will know if scheduled maintenance is required. If you can't find your manual, call, fax or email us the page count with printer make and model. We will let you know what is required. Having your printer cleaned occasionally should prolong it's life. While looking for wear and letting you know about potential problems Every remanufactured laser toner cartridge includes a yellow rag which we recommend you use to wipe out the inside of your printer. Call us with your concerns and we will help you to find the right solution.
Becky: 651-776-3657/ 800-249-8576 fax 651-772-4574
beckyp@customoffice products. com
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Many companies have internet access now and I would like to let everyone know that we have two websites:
www.customofficebizsupplies.com
The first website contains information about Custom Office Products, Inc., maintenance intervals for some laser printers, email addresses, newsletters and a link to the bizsupplies website.
The second website is for
ordering all the office supplies we don't carry in house. The bizsupplies
website is credit card only, orders over $40.00 include freight. This
website has over 30,000 items and you can get a catalog with your order.
You can reach us at:
651-776-3657 / 800-249-8576 for Becky
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Let us know what you think of our websites!!
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Many offices are replacing several pieces of equipment
like copier and fax machines with a multifunction machine. While you
have the savings of only one piece of equipment you may have the added
expense of costly supplies. Some multifunction machines use inkjets
which can run out after several hundred pages. When researching your
options took at monthly duty cycles to make sure you get a machine that
fits your needs. Take into consideration how you will use the machine.
To make copies, send or receive faxes or print reports.
We recommend you took at several machines and call us for pricing on
supplies. We can let you know if there are compatible or remanufactured
supplies available for the equipment. Some supply options are inkjet,
toner cartridge or thermal transfer ribbons.
You can reach us at:
651-776-3657 / 800-249-8576 for Becky
Servicing your printer is a vital part of its lifespan. When we use our printer we never think about getting it cleaned or serviced unless something goes wrong. A dirty printer can cause print defects or may factor into them. Custom Office Products offers many different services for printer repair and cleaning. When we find out how you use your printer then we can determine your level of service. Once we find out your needs then we can make a recommendation on how often to clean the printers or if maintenance if required. The page count on most laser printers will let a service tech know if required maintenance is due or will be coming up soon.
Your printer manual will tell you when maintenance intervals occur. We offer printer cleanings for laser, inkjet and ribbon printers. We also do repairs and install maintenance kits. Remember to call Custom Office Products with your printer problems, some we can help you fix over the phone.
651-776-3657 / 800-249-8576 for Becky
Color laser printers range in price from $1000.00 to over $10,000.00 depending on what features you need. Now you even have the option of your copier and color laser as one unit and companies are now doing their own in-house printing. With so many choices it makes sense to plan ahead. What are you requirements? Cost/Supplies Graphics/Text Memory/Accessories
A color laser printer is an investment so researching your options will help make sure you don't pay for something you won't use. There are at least 12 different manufacturers of color laser printers. The supplies for color laser printers can be very expensive and should be considered when making your printer purchase. Once you think you have found your new printer check with Becky for your supply options.
You can reach us at:
651-776-3657 / 800-249-8576 for Becky
Wishing everyone a very prosperous new year!
It is always exciting to start a new year and we will be starting our tenth year in business. We invite everyone to check our websites at :
The bizsupplies website offers over 30,000 items. Free shipping for orders of $40.00 or more.
We will be updating our Custom Office Products website and adding a frequently asked question section. If you have any questions please email them. We appreciate your questions and comments.
Remember with the new year starting it's a good time to have your equipment checkup. Call to schedule a cleaning and preventative maintenance.
Let us help you to find the product that fits your needs.
Call us at:
651-776-3657 / 800-249-8576 for Becky
With the explosion
of color printing many offices have inkjet printers. Some inkjets use
a tri-coLor and black cartridge while others use four individual cartridges;
black, cyan, magenta and yellow.
Some of the manufacturers of inkjet printers include: Alps, Apple, Brother,
Canon, Epson, Hewlett Packard, Lexmark, NEC, Okidata, Panasonic and
Xerox. Some of the cartridges for these printers are available as compatible,
refilled or remanufactured and OEM. When remanufacturing the inkjet
cartridge we will need your used cartridge. When a cartridge is remanufactured
it is pretested to make sure it can be refilled and post-tested to make
sure it is working correctly. When looking for supplies please be sure
to give us the make and model number of your printer, then we can research
your choices.
Other supplies for inkjets include: specialty papers, Labels, transparencies,
and t-shirt transfers.
Let us help you to find the product that fits your needs.
651-776-3657 / 800-249-8576 for Becky
Many offices have multifunction machines but a lot still have copiers. With the wide variety of copiers available you have many options for supplies. Some copiers use separate toner, drum and developer units while others use all in one units. Let us help you find the combination that is right for you. Supplies are available as compatible, remanufactured or OEM. With remanufactured cartridges we need to get your used cartridge back so that it can be remanufactured. We can find supplies for almost all copiers on the market today.
Whenever you get new
equipment or are thinking about getting new equipment give us a call
before the purchase. We can let you know what the supplies will cost
and your supply options. The supply information can be used when evaluating
different equipment. Sometimes the equipment will be relatively inexpensive
but the supplies will be very expensive. We always recommend looking
at the cost of supplies when making a new equipment purchase so that
you can factor that cost into the decision making process.
Let us help you with your copier supply needs, call us at:
651-776-3657 / 800-249-8576 for Becky
Facsimile machines come in many different varieties. They all use different supplies including thermal paper, inkjet cartridges, toner and drum cartridges, thermal transfer ribbons and laser cartridges. When you need supplies for your fax machine don't hesitate to call us at:
651-776-3657 / 800-249-8576 for Becky
We will let you know what your options are for your supply needs.
The thermal paper is available as compatible or OEM. Inkjets can be compatible, factory refitted, factory refill no core or OEM. Toner and drum cartridges can be remanufactured, compatible or OEM. Thermal transfer ribbon can be compatible or OEM. Laser cartridges can be remanufactured or OEM.
With so many choices I think it is important to understand the differences. Compatible supplies are generic or after market brands. OEM is original equipment manufacturers. Factory refitted are empty cartridges, tested, refitted and tested again, you must send in your empty cartridges for this option. Factory refill no core are one time refitted cartridges. Remanufactured are your empty cartridges, tested, disassembled, cleaned, refitted, reassembled and tested again, you must send in your empty cartridges for this option.
Everyone has different needs and we will help you to make the choice that is best for your situation. When it comes time to replace your old fax machine be sure to call us with the choices you have made so that we can let you know the supply costs.
Whenever you get new equipment be sure to check into the supply cost before making the purchase.
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With spring here and summer fast approaching we are starting our storm season. A good idea is to make sure that your computer and printers are plugged into a surge suppressor and/or battery backup system. Some surge suppressors have plug ins for phone lines also.
Please call us with any questions you may have so that we can help you to make the choice that is right for your situation.
Becky can be reached at 651-776-3657 / 800-249-8576
We offer many kinds of data storage media including: floppy diskettes, Zip disks, SuperDisk diskettes, QIC data cartridges, 4mm Et 8mm data cartridges, AIT data cartridges, DLT tape cartridges, CD-Recordable discs, CD-ReWritable discs, DVD-RAM discs, DVD-Recordable discs, 3.5" magneto optical disks, 5.25" magneto optical disks, Write once optical disks, Travan cartridges, SLR data cartridges, Black Watch cartridges and Royal Guard cartridges.
Let us know what kind of backup system that you use so that we can find the supply that fits your needs. When it comes time to upgrade your system let us know so that we can help you to find the right data storage system to fit your needs. When purchasing a new system Look at the cost of the supply before making a decision.
Many new and exciting things have been happening in the past few years. Our logo has changed as have many others. Most businesses have a website, ours is:
www. customofficeproducts. com
Our email addresses are:
beckyp@customofficeproducts.com
Spring is here and that is a good time to think about printer maintenance. I would like to offer the following tip to keep printers in good working order. Use a toner rag to wipe out the inside of the printer when you replace your toner cartridge. Try to clean the fan vents of dust. A once a year check up is also a good idea, The technician can make sure that your printer is in good running order and recommend service when needed. If you took in your users manual you will find a chart of when parts need to be replaced either by page count or time in service.
Please remember to call Custom Office Products when you are ready for a check up. We can be reached at 651-776-3657 / 800-249-8576 for Becky.
We took forward to helping you keep your equipment running smoothly for years to come.
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