Before your copier moves out of your office, make sure that you erase the data stored on the hard drives of your copiers. With cyber criminals adopting innovative ways to identify and use your data-security vulnerabilities and with organizations being repeatedly victimized by data breach incidents, you may want to make sure that you adopt appropriate precautionary measures to prevent unauthorized people from accessing your company’s confidential information. CBS has revealed that four used copiers that were purchased from a New Jersey-based warehouse had confidential police data stored on their hard drives.

What is the first step that you take when you find your printer to be non-functional? You check whether your printer is turned on and whether you have a loosely-connected cable. You need to make sure that you have installed the printer driver on your computer whether you work on a USB-connected system or a computer that is connected to the network. There are chances that your driver becomes corrupted, requiring you to re-install it. You may either download the driver from the manufacturer’s website or you may use the software installation disc that comes with your printer to re-install the driver on your computer.

As Information Technology continues to evolve and upgrade, information security assumes greater importance. With 2016 being predicted to be the year of organized cybercrime, businesses may want to make sure that they keep appropriate systems and security controls in place. In this context, you need to ensure that you comply with your company’s security standards and adopt secured practices when it comes to the use of your office copier.

If you are looking to invest in a copier and if you have a budget constraint, you may consider buying a repossessed copier. Repossessed copiers can add real value to your investment, helping you save money and increase your profit margins. Additionally, repossessed copiers come at manageable fixed payment plans that remain unaffected by interest rates, allowing you to make the most out of cost-effective investments. Additionally, with repossessed copiers being bank-owned properties, you do not need to raise fund to acquire the latest model or worry about your return on investment.