{"id":79,"date":"2026-03-06T09:00:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T14:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business-and-financial-services\/?page_id=79"},"modified":"2026-03-11T10:43:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T14:43:10","slug":"copiers-and-multi-function-printers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business-and-financial-services\/operations-services\/purchasing\/copiers-and-multi-function-printers\/","title":{"rendered":"Copiers and Multi-Function Printers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns sidebar is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45rem\">\n<p>This information is designed to explain the capabilities of the copier\/MFP machines Clark has approved for purchasing\/leasing and to help streamline the acquisition process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the convergence of technologies, single purpose copiers and printers are being phased out in favor of multifunction printers (MFP\u2019s) whenever appropriate. MFP\u2019s have many benefits including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Copy, print, scan and fax included in one device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Significantly reduced energy use by consolidating functions in to one machine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced toner, maintenance and supply costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Networked printing, scan to email and faxing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More effective utilization of office space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In support of the University\u2019s Climate Action Plan, it is the goal of ITS and the Business Manager to reduce the number of printers and copiers whenever feasible. Replacing single function devices such as printers, copiers and fax machines with MFP\u2019s can reduce energy consumption from document technology by up to 50%. In addition, scanning and faxing to electronic files can reduce paper use. We are encouraging the campus to re-examine copying\/printing configuration when investigating the replacement of departmental copiers and printers. ITS and the Business Manager are encouraging and recommending that the University gives preference to the purchase of MFPs that replace two or more existing devices within a department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Request a printer<\/summary>\n<p>Please contact the&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:helpdesk@clarku.edu\">IT help desk<\/a>&nbsp;to request a printer, for further information on requesting a printer please contact the Director of Purchasing &amp; Auxiliary Services \u2013 <a href=\"mailto:lcolella@clarku.edu\">lcolella@clarku.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Supplies\/maintenance<\/summary>\n<p>All toner and maintenance of the machine is included in the click rate. Since toner is included, it is encouraged that you keep extra on hand.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Billing<\/summary>\n<p>Please contact the Director of Purchasing &amp; Auxiliary Services \u2013 <a href=\"mailto:lcolella@clarku.edu\">lcolella@clarku.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Training<\/summary>\n<p>Flo-tech will provide training on how to use the machines. Currently under flo-tech Clark is currently using 3 types of printers\/MFP \u2013 Canon C5550, C7570i, and C6575 \u2013 you can check the front of the MFP for model type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Training videos and guides for each model are available by clicking your model choice below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oip.manual.canon\/USRMA-0944-zz-CS-5500-enUS\/\">Canon C5550 users guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oip.manual.canon\/USRMA-1429-zz-CS-7500-enUS\/\">Canon C7570i Users Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oip.manual.canon\/USRMA-0922-zz-CS-6500-enUS\/?searchid=1641405053253\">Canon C6575 Users Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Flo-tech also provides a live&nbsp; training on how to use Canon system&nbsp; &amp; can be located on the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/information-technology-services\/printing-services\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/information-technology-services\/printing-services\/\">&nbsp;IT Printing Services Page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What to do with old cartridges?<\/summary>\n<p>To recycle the used cartridge please use the provided prepaid shipping label that arrives with the new cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If one is not provided, you can now print a prepaid shipping label at our website at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tools.flexprintinc.com\/\">https:\/\/tools.flexprintinc.com\/<\/a>&nbsp;Thank you for helping FlexPrint work toward a more environmentally friendly future!<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><nav class=\"is-vertical wp-block-navigation is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-navigation-is-layout-2c14e10a wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flex\" 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