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Multifunction printers and copiers can be sort of scary to those who have never used one. They have a lot of features, many options, and various modes that can make them seem much more complicated than they actually are. However, as offices look to increase their sustainability, they will increasingly consolidate their printing, copying, faxing, and scanning in to multifunction devices whenever possible. For those who have never used one, here are a few tips to help you get started. Play With It Before You Need It When you have some free time, or need an excuse to procrastinate, spend a few minutes fiddling with the settings on one of the multifunction copiers in your office. Most settings are job specific, everything can generally be reset to defaults, and anything sensitive to the machine’s operation will likely be password protected, so there is very little harm the end user can inflict on these machines. When the time comes that you actually need to use the device for some reason, you will be glad that you at least got your feet wet before you had a deadline to meet. Ask Questions About The Photocopiers Any time a technician comes around to do maintenance on one of the multifunction printers in your office, have a question or two for them. Remember that they are not trainers, nor will they know everything about the machine’s functions, but they will usually be glad to tell you what they do know. If all else fails, get the phone number for the sales representative that sold your office the copiers. It is their job to know the functions of the machines inside out, and they should be glad to give you a few pointers over the phone. Realize That You Have To Start Somewhere Many offices will eventually phase out single function devices altogether. Like computers in the early 90′s, multifunction printers are going to become a reality that cannot be avoided in any office. Get a head start; learn how to use them before you have to!