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Research a wide variety of office machines and supplies, from printers and shredders to copiers and overhead projectors, with eHow’s office equipment How Tos. Got a major paper jam? Bypass the repairman and use eHow’s expertise to fix the problem yourself. In the market for a voice recorder or transcriber? eHow can help make the choice easier. Additionally, thrifty shoppers can even use eHow to learn to buy liquidated office equipment.

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How to Use a Document Camera

By eHow Business Editor

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A document camera is another tool that business and educational professionals can use for presentations. A document camera can use "live" images from textbooks and 3-D objects as well as saved computer images. The camera is easy to use and should ... more »

How to Use a Shredder to Protect Secrets

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Most people think of paper shredders as a recent invention, but high-volume shredders were invented in 1970. The popularity of paper shredders has been in the news in the last few years for two reasons: corporate greed and identity theft. Many ... more »

How to Arrange Seating for a Conference or Training Session

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You have many choices of conference space setup for a presentation or training session you conduct. When making arrangements with the facility at which you will be conducting your training or presentation, make available to them your preferred ... more »

How to Buy a Paper Shredder

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Tired of getting unwanted junk mail like credit card applications? What about old bank statements or sensitive business documents that need to be disposed of to make room for newer ones? Purchasing a file shredder will solve your problems. Paper ... more »

How to Buy a Personal Copier

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Photocopy machines are not just for large offices anymore. They've become affordable even for home-based businesses... more »

How to Bypass a Mirage OS Password

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The Mirage OS, as CalG.org describes it, offers "file information, file sorting, a folder based GUI to password protection, file management options and file icons." However, there may come a time that you may wish to bypass a Mirage OS password... more »

How to Check Overhead Projector Reviews

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So you want to buy an overhead projector? Like other types of technology, there are hundreds to choose from. Almost every well-known, and some less well-known, electronics manufacturers make them. You can find consumer reviews to help you decide ... more »

How to Effectively Use The Telephone To Make Sales

By Mike Stone

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I will discuss the anatomy of a sales calls as well as the importance of crafting override's... more »

How to Find a Compatible Projector for a Computer

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So you're ready to buy a projector that you can hook up to your computer? But how can you tell if your computer will work with the projector you want? All you have to do is follow these steps, and you'll be able to get a projector that is ... more »

How to Find an Internet Based Call Forwarding Provider

By Virginia DeBolt

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If you are on-the-go for business or pleasure it can often be helpful to use one of the Internet-based call forwarding services. With these services you receive a single new number that rings on whichever of your landline or mobile phones you ... more »

How to Find Multimedia Projector Mounts

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Now that you have your multimedia projector, you have to decide where you will put it. You can chose between mounting it on a wall, ceiling or cabinet. Once you figure out where you want it to go, you have to actually buy the mount. Here's how ... more »

How to Get Results From a Transcriber

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Hiring the right person to transcribe your dictation can be a great time saver. However, you will only get great results if you communicate well and provide the transcriber with a good product. Follow these steps to get great results from a ... more »

How to Get Results From a Voice Recorder

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Getting the best results from a voice recorder involves studying the environment where the device is used, and considering the features that the model has. How you use the recorder affects the sound quality of what is recorded and can mean the ... more »

How to make a low cost presentation with the GBC C110.

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iShopBinding.com shows you how to create a simple low cost presentation using the GBC CombBind C110 Manual Comb Binding Machine... more »

How to Make Copier Transparencies Useable in Your Ink Jet Printer

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This article will teach you how to convert any standard laser printer or copier transparency into a useable transparency for ink jet printers. HOW IT WORKS: Ink jet transparencies are coated with a clear, textured film on one side. This film ... more »

How to Perform a Self-Test on a Canon Photo Inkjet Printer

By eHow Computers Editor

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Performing a self-test can give you helpful diagnostic information when you are troubleshooting your inkjet printer. Every model has a slightly different method, so here’s how you can find out how to run a self-test on your Canon Photo Inkjet ... more »

How to Perform a Turret Alignment on Mori Seiki SL-25 CNC Turning Center

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This article outlines a simple rotational alignment of the machine turret after an impact (crash)... more »

How to Prepare a Slide Show

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Most of us in the business world need to prepare a slide presentation to communicate information such as project progress or sales figures. Preparing the show is not that difficult. A good rule of thumb is to organize the talk in a format that ... more »

How to Properly Dispose of Fax Ink Cartridges

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When your fax ink runs out, you don't have to throw away the ink cartridge. Recycling is often available, which is the environmentally friendly and cost-saving approach. Ink cartridges can often be refilled multiple times. Follow these simple ... more »

How to Properly Maintain a Laser Printer

By eHow Computers Editor

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A laser printer gives you great images and great text. Crisp, clear printing is facilitated by electronically charging the paper and the toner in a complex but effective way. The laser printer is a complex machine, but properly maintaining one is ... more »

How to Replace a Typewriter Ribbon

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Electric typewriters often have cartridge ribbons, whereas manuals have old-fashioned spool ribbons... more »

How to Send a Fax

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A fax machine offers users an efficient method for sending information. You can transmit a fax to a sender in the time it takes to complete a phone call. All you need is a machine, paper and access to a telephone line... more »

How to Send a Fax From an All-in-One Printer

By eHow Computers Editor

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Sending faxes from an all-in-one printer is a snap once you have the machine hooked up to a phone line. After that you can get hard copies of your documents quickly, which is a real lifesaver when you have a Friday deadline looming. Follow these ... more »

How to send a fax to someone's email

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Sometimes we face a situation when we need to send an important document to somebody, but all we have is its hardcopy and fax machine. Unfortunately the other person doesn’t have a fax machine available, because he’s traveling, not at work right ... more »

How to Send an International Fax

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If you have international contacts, you may need to send them faxes from time to time. Although faxing to an international number is easy, you do need to perform a few different steps than when you send a fax to a United States fax number... more »