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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 Buy Used File Cabinets

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File cabinets are a great way to organize all of your important papers into one location where you can find everything easily. Brand-new file cabinets direct from an office supply store can be very expensive. You can sometimes save yourself quite ... more »

How to Buy Used Office Equipment

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Office furniture and equipment is a necessary and costly part of any new or growing business. Purchase some office items--workstations, printers and bookbinders--used instead of new; the used counterpart works just as well. Save money when you ... more »

How to Buy Used Scanners

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Scanners come in many varieties and can range from a basic, lower priced unit to one that's extravagant and high-cost. A scanner is a great tool for the home office or just to have for personal use as it allows you to do a wide range of work or ... more »

How to Buy Video Conferencing Equipment

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Making a large purchase such as video conferencing equipment for your office requires much though and preparation. Establishing the budget to acquire the video conferencing equipment and selecting the equipment that is right for your business ... more »

How to Buy Workstations

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Workstations provide an organized work area specific to the type of work you do. Workstations can be industry specific; however, most are universal in design. While the type of workstation you buy may be determined by your job, consider the ... 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 Calibrate a Pipette

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The need to calibrate your pipette can become a costly issue if you are thinking of sending it out to someone else. They have their costs and of course they have to raise the price to make a profit. If you follow these steps, then you can ... more »

How to Change the Bulb in a Filmstrip Projector

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Bulbs often burn out in filmstrip/slide projectors. This is because their bulbs have an average lifespan of only about 30 hours. Therefore, it's a good idea to keep extra bulbs on hand, especially if you use your filmstrip/slide projector a lot. ... more »

How to Change the Film in a Laminating Machine

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Changing the film in a laminating machine is a simple task that anyone can do. Follow these guidelines... more »

How to Check if a Printer Has Run out of Ink

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When your printer is not running correctly, the issue can be as simple as the printer may have run out of ink. It is also possible that your printer is only out of one color ink. Your printer may still print but the colors will not be correct. ... more »

How to Check Multimedia Projector Reviews

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A number of reputable technology publications offer reviews of multimedia projectors. Follow these steps to study them... more »

How to Check Slide Projector Reviews

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A slide projector can help you show-off your photos in a clear and vibrant way. Before you buy a projector, decide which one you want. One great way to learn about a slide projector before you buy it is to read customer reviews... more »

How to Check the Ink Level of a Canon Inkjet Printer

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The Canon Photo Inkject printer is simply user friendly, which makes printing digital photos at home easy with the use of the easy-photoprint software. With its four color options and laser features, printing text and documents done in colorful ... more »

How to Choose a Multifunction Printer for Home Use

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As their name suggests, multifunction printers have several different functions. A multifunction printer can take the place of several different pieces of equipment, so it’s a great way to save space in your computer station or home office... more »

How to Choose an All-in-One Printer for Business Use

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Eliminate office space clutter by getting an all-in-one printer. Multifunction printers do it all: faxing, scanning and copying. A business places unique demands on the printer that rarely come up in home use. An all-in-one business printer will ... more »

How to Choose Business Stationery

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Business stationery gives an impression of professionalism and personal style. By using the appropriate design you let your clients and business partners know your company is stable and pays attention to the finest detail. Business stationery is ... more »

How to Choose Office Partitions

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One of the most cost effective ways to create private work spaces in an office is to use office partitions. However, before you go shopping you need to understand how to choose office partitions. Follow these steps to choosing office partitions... more »

How to Choose the Best All-in-One Printer for Home Use

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An all-in-one printer is a great solution for home users who need a printer to serve several functions. Buying a single all-in-one printer to print, scan, copy and fax documents costs less than buying a different machine for each job... more »

How to Choose the Best Pencil

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Choosing the best pencil for your work, school, art class or hobbies can be difficult at times. A variety of pencils are available on the stationary market to choose from, including darker to lighter lead colors. Sometimes we need a thick pencil ... more »

How to Clear a Paper Jam in a Canon Laser Printer

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Laser printers produce a high-quality product, which is why they are more expensive than inkjet models. This is also why a paper jam can be so frustrating. However, most of the time it is an easy chore to clear a paper jam in a Canon laser ... more »

How to Clear a Paper Jam in a Laser Printer

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Flashing stall lights and the sound of your printer grinding indicate a paper jam. When you experience a paper jam, take a deep breath. It can be frustrating but it's solvable. Just follow these directions... more »

How to Clear a Paper Jam in an Epson Laser Printer

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Your new Epson laser printer has just gone totally silent and is flashing its error lights. Frustrating as a paper jam can be, to clear one in an Epson laser printer is not an overly complicated or expensive ordeal... more »

How to Clear a Paper Jam on a Multi-Function Printer

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Paper jams can be frustrating. Not only do you lose time getting your current print job done, but you also have to fiddle around in the guts of your multi-function printer to get it up and running again. The process isn't brain surgery, and by ... more »

How to Compare Internet Fax Services

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Internet faxing is simple, convenient and, most importantly, compatible with everything from laptops to cell phones. With most aspects of modern business being converted to online transactions, the ability to send faxes through the Internet is ... more »

How to Compare remanufactured toner cartridges to OEM toner cartridges

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What's the difference between a new toner cartridge and a remanufactured one? If you buy remanufactured cartridges from us, you won't notice any difference in print quality compared to the output of new cartridges. When we remanufacture ... more »