Photocopier

[captainandy]

Is it still possible to buy a standalone photocopier? It's for someone who hasn't access to a computer and who occasionally needs to copy documents.

[Lil O'lady]

You can do a google search for 'reconditioned photocopiers' and get loads of options, but these tend to be large machines for someone only wanting the odd copy.
However a persistent trawl through these may come up with what you're after.
Failing that there's something like this: http://www.dmcplc.co.uk/products/photocopiers/ personal/fc100.htm
No price given - you'd have to enquire - and from what I've heard about these smaller machines, the replacement toner cartidges are very expensive.
About 10 years ago I bought a reconditioned office Canon, did A4 and A3 copies - it was a real little belter, I only sold it last year. Never a day's problem with it, and the toner was a bog-standard office supplies job.

[magicmerlin]

Alternatively, why not use the services of a library (the larger ones have A4/A3 copiers) or a photocopy shop. Also if they have good friends with a scanner/copier to do it for them with a small donation to costs.

[magicmerlin]

Why not try ebay...

[ChuckFickens]

All in one printers will work as a photocopier without being attached to a computer just fine.

[captainandy]

The person in question is disabled and can't get to a public library to use its copying facility. And lacks a computer and so the ebay option's out. An all-in-one printer may well be the answer. I'm going to suggest it, anyway.

Thanks everyone.

[modeller]

If you don't need colour why not use a bog standard plain paper fax machine. You can use compatible fax ribbon rolls at two for �10 , and you get about 350 A4 copies from each roll. I use one all the time.

[ACtheTROLL]

a "propper" copier will be much cheaper for occasional use

the all-in-one is a sound option - but inkjet ink is expensive - and unused for a couple of weeks - the ink starts to set - eventually it ruins the cartridge

a laser based copier will sit in a corner for a year without problems - wake up - work .... then go to sleep again for another year if necessary

[ianmunt]

Yes try http://www.ukofficeonline.co.uk/prd_360762.asp x or http://www.staples.co.uk/ENG/Catalog/cat_resul ts.asp?txtSearch=photo+copier You could also consi a Multifunction printer/scanner,many operate independent of a computer and would give you colour as well as black & white,such as http://www.ebuyer.com/cat/Printers/subcat/All- in-One,-Multifunction---Inkjet ..The Epson Stylus SX100 offers a complete printing and copying solution for all the family. It is ideal for all types of applications from school projects and web printing to photos. It can be used either connected to your home PC or simply as a color photocopier in standalone mode.
�42.99 vat