Sean University: Do You Copy, Commander?

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Imagine you knew someone who could eat a piece of paper and then spit out a carbon copy of it in just a few seconds. Youâ??d be pretty impressed, right? Youâ??d probably assume that guy was some sort of master magician, right? Well guess what? Our friend the photo copier does this exact thing hundreds of times in a single day, only it doesnâ??t yell â??Alla Kazam!â?? every time it finishes the copy job.

Another difference is that photocopiers are cheaper (in the long run), more reliable, and safer for your business than hiring a full-time copy-spitting magician. That doesnâ??t mean making copies is simple, though; no, thereâ??s actually quite a lot you need to know. But don't worry, because we here at the Sean Adams University of Business Management Development Leadership have compiled the answers to many of the most common photocopier-related questions:

I need to make photocopies for a meeting. How do I know how many copies should I make?

First of all, youâ??ll need at least one copy for every employee at the meeting and one for yourself. Then, if itâ??s a lunch meeting where youâ??ll be providing food, make a second copy for each employee in case they all eat the first copy thinking it's the promised boxed lunch.

Should I buy a new photocopier or can I save money by buying one used?

You should go with a new one. While a used one might be cheaper, itâ??s also way more likely to be cursed, and let me tell you, nothing kills the momentum of a meeting quite like saying, â??Now turn to page threeâ?? and finding that the graph you wanted to discuss isnâ??t there and instead itâ??s a picture of a creepy doll or some stigmata hands or something.

How hot do I have to get the coals in this copier before I can toss on some papers and grill up a few succulent copies of our Q4 sales report?

Unfortunately, if your copier uses coals, itâ??s probably not actually a copier at all. Grills and photocopiers tend to be similar sizes and shapes, so sometimes deceptive retailers will promote one as the other. Thatâ??s why, before making your purchase, itâ??s important to ask the salesman a lot of questions, like â??Hey, wait, is this a grill?â?? or â??Would you use that smoker add-on for smoking meat or copies?â??

I wish you had posted this a week ago! I just hired a full-time magician! What should I do?

Alright, calm down. Weâ??re going to get through this together, okay? Now, tell me: has the magician sawed anyone in half yet?

Yes. A temp we had doing data entry. Sawed him clear in half!

So he has a taste for blood?

Yes.

Has he turned anyone else into a magician yet?

Everyone. Iâ??m all thatâ??s left. Iâ??ve barricaded myself in myself in my office, but I canâ??t hold out for much longer.

Thatâ??s a tough situation. And youâ??re sure you havenâ??t been affected?

I donâ??t believe so.

Wait, you donâ??t believe so? Youâ??re not sure?

How can I be?

Check behind your ear.

Behind my ear?

Yes. Whatâ??s there?

Nothing. Or wait, there seems to be a quarter, but other than thatâ?¦ Oh no! Does this meanâ?¦

Yes. Iâ??m sorry. But if itâ??s progressed to this stage, I canâ??t help you. Youâ??re one of them now.

Well, clearly, weâ??ve covered all of the most useful stuff about photocopiers, but still, if you have any other questions (pertaining to your business or to photocopiers in general) please post them in the comments section, and I'll be sure to lend a hand!



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