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How to Use a Fax Machine in the Office

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Fax machines have been around for decades and are one of the most useful inventions of the 20th century. With only a phone line you can transmit printed information from one fax machine to another, anywhere in the world. Even with the ability to ... more »

How to Use a Financial Calculator

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The main function of a financial calculator is to calculate payments, determine interest rates and to solve for the present or future value of a loan or annuity. There are many different financial calculators, but they all have certain functions ... more »

How to Use a Voice Recorder

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A voice recorder is a powerful piece of hardware that can allow you to record handy reminders and document your business meetings. Follow these steps to use the device... more »

How to Use an Adding Machine

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An adding machine is just like a calculator. You can do addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and even percents on it. It is extremely useful in offices and you can get them with or without tape. When you use tape, you can immediately ... more »

How to Adjust Grid-shift on a Fanuc 16, 18 or 21 Series Control

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The following is a brief description of the process of making a grid-shift adjustment on a Fanuc 16,18 or 21 control for a CNC machine tool. The gridshift adjustment is used to shift the machine zero-point of an axis. This is usually required ... more »

How to Be a Sticky Note Queen

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They call to you from the stationery aisle. They're so bright, like a rainbow of paper. Go ahead and buy as many as you want, because sticky notes are the new paper clip for organized people. With the variety of colors and sizes, a number of ... more »

How to Buy a Basic Fax Machine

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With so many features available, buying a basic fax machine can seem more complicated than it really is. Follow these tips when buying a basic fax machine... more »

How to Buy a Cash Register

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Keep track of transactions in your business by using the cash register that works best for your individual needs. There are as many different types of cash registers as there are different businesses. Read on to determine the cash register you ... more »

How to Buy a Chair Mat

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Place a chair mat under the desk and chair to extend the life of your carpet. A mat also reduces fatigue by allowing you to roll your chair more easily. They’re available in different sizes and weights, pre-cut or custom fit... more »

How to Buy a Chalkboard

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You may need to buy a chalkboard for several purposes. Maybe you need it as an aid in the classroom, or at home for entertaining a toddler or playing charades. Whatever your reason, there are many things to consider when buying a chalkboard. Read ... more »

How to Buy a Color Cartridge for a Fax Machine

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Your fax machine will consume ink and paper. These are two things that you will always need to buy for your machine. Make sure that you know how to buy both. You can follow these steps to buy a color cartridge for a fax machine... more »

How to Buy a Color Inkjet Fax Machine

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Need to upgrade your old fax machine? Considered buying a color inkjet fax machine. With one of these, you can fax, print and even copy color pages, and these models are usually among the fastest when faxing and printing... more »

How to Buy a Copier

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There are many good copiers on the market today. Some are small personal copiers to high-speed duplicators. Most manufacturers offer a wide range of features, from basic black and white copying to color copying, reduction and enlargement, ... more »

How to Buy a Credit Card Terminal

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Opening a merchant account requires a credit card terminal. The numerous choices for a terminal means you need to figure out which terminal addresses your specific needs. Buy the credit card terminal you need by adhering to these steps... more »

How to Buy a Daily Planner

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A day planner is a journal in which you can record your notes, appointments and to-do lists. It helps keep you organized and on task so you can spend your time thinking about the important things... more »

How to Buy a Dymo Label Writer Thermal Printer

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Dymo's Label Writers print quality labels using thermal technology, a new printing system that helps prevent ink errors and blurring. Thermal printing is on the rise within the industry as a hassle free way to produce durable documents. Check out ... more »

How to Buy a Fax Machine for an Office

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Need a new fax machine for an office? These days, fax machines come with a wide array of options that go well beyond basic faxing. Shop wisely and you can find one that will replace other office devices... more »

How to Buy a Fax Machine for Business Use

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Thinking of upgrading your business fax machine? If you have an older model, it's probably time. With careful shopping, you can find a machine that will offer more features at a decent price... more »

How to Buy a Fax Machine for Home Use

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We all occasionally need to fax something—a resume, medical records, paperwork for that school transfer. If you're ready to invest in a home fax machine, here's how to choose one... more »

How to Buy a Fax Machine That Can Use Legal Paper

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If you are looking for a fax machine that can use legal paper, you are in luck. There are a variety of different brands and models to choose from. There is sure to be a fax machine that will suit your needs. All you need to do is follow these ... more »

How to Buy a Hand Truck

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Large retailers use motorized machines like pallet jacks and forklifts to get their goods from the truck to the warehouse and the floor. For a small business with only moderate transport needs, a hand truck can do just fine. The hand truck is a ... more »

How to Buy a Hosted PBX Phone System

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A PBX, or Private Branch Exchange, is a private telephone network within an organization. With a hosted PBX, all equipment is located outside the company and calls are routed through phone lines so it's important to pick a host that will provide ... more »

How to Buy a Hosted VOIP Phone System

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Hosted VOIP solutions can save a lot of money on telephone system charges since all calls come in over an Internet connection rather than separate telephone lines. An organization that uses a hosted VOIP does not have to maintain and support its ... more »

How to Buy a Label Maker

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Label makers are handheld or desktop machines with keyboards and small label tape printers. They have become a must-have for office workers and those taking on organization projects. You can buy machines to make address labels for envelopes, ... more »

How to Buy a Low-Volume Fax Machine

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If you only need to fax things occasionally, you should buy a low-volume fax machine. Whether you're faxing 10 pages or 100, you'll still want a quality machine and still need to compare models, since cheaper isn’t always the way to go... more »