Service Contracts – Part 2, Fax Machines
Welcome to Part II of our three part series on service contracts. This article covers service contracts on high volume laser fax machines. Service contracts on high volume fax machines are much different than service contracts on a copy machines.
The difference is that fax machines are not billed by cost per copy. If you read my previous article “Service Contracts on Copiers,” then you know that cost per copy means that you are billed each time you make a copy. Fax machine service contracts are billed differently.
Understanding what is covered and what is not covered is very important to find out before you purchase a service contract on your fax machine. Most fax machine service contracts are billed annually and the supplies are normally not covered. Many service contracts do not include toner, drums or heat rollers. Many service companies will sell you supplies at a discounted rate as long as you are continuing to keep your machine on contract. They also may add an additional charge to cover circuit boards.
You can also purchase a “cleaning only contract.” You can purchase two or three cleanings or service calls per year in advance at a discounted rate. This way you keep your machine clean and if you run into trouble and you need to place a service call you will save money.
I always recommend installing a high quality surge protector on all copiers, fax machines and laser printers. This will protect your machine from power surges that could destroy your machine. Some surge protector companies have a guarantee that covers your machine if their surge protector does protect your machine against a high voltage surge.
Service contracts are similar to an insurance policy. They may or may not save you money. Many companies do not purchase service contracts on fax machines because they don’t cover everything as copier contracts do. They service their machine(s) on a per call basis. You will have to decide for yourself or your company if you will purchase a service contract for your fax machine.
Look for my next article in this series. “Service Contracts – Part III, Laser Printers.”
Bill Tucker
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March 3rd, 2010 at 7:52 am
I got a used truck yesterday it was working fine, now it makes a machine gun sound when I turn the starter?
I turn the starter and it makes the machine gun sound and doesn’t turn on. Its a 2000 Ford Ranger. Anyone know whats wrong. I have no idea this is my first car and I’m absolutely clueless. Theres a 2 yr Part service contract from chrysler, will they help?
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:54 pm
Take it back and see what they have to say, you should have at least 3 days to return it.
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March 3rd, 2010 at 12:56 pm
Its either the throttle or you you have problem with you exhaust system. but thats bad.
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March 3rd, 2010 at 12:58 pm
Probably just a dead battery. Its pretty common to get this sound. What is happening is that the starter is turning but it doesn’t have enough energy to engage so the gear is just rubbing against the flywheel. Charge the battery or jump start the car and go from there. You may have just left something on in the car.
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March 3rd, 2010 at 1:00 pm
i dont know about the service contract & if they’ll help but the battery might be dead (most likely) or something like that go get it checked out
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March 3rd, 2010 at 1:02 pm
You battery is almost dead, or your battery cables are loose or corroded.
The sound you hear is the starter solenoid activating, then releasing rapidly due to low amperage in you battery.
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March 3rd, 2010 at 1:04 pm
needs a batt
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March 3rd, 2010 at 1:06 pm
"Harley’s bombshell" is absolutely wrong about the 3 day return. This myth keeps getting perpetuated by the uninformed. If there is a warranty on the part, take it in for replacement. By the description it sounds as though the starter is not bolted in properly or the battery is discharged to the point it won’t do anything other than "click" repeatedly. You should also check the connections to the battery, starter and ground to insure they are clean and tight.
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March 3rd, 2010 at 1:08 pm
Like a couple of people have already stated, it’s probably your battery.
Did you leave any lights on overnight?
You might just need to jump start it and drive it for a while. If it discharges again, you probably need a new battery.
Someone mentioned corrosion. Check to see if the connectors on the battery have any bluish/greenish/white residue. Try scraping that off, but if you don’t know how to handle a battery, you’d better get someone who does.
Just be careful because you do run the risk of electric shock.
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March 3rd, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Dead battery my friend. Once you put a new battery in it, if you have a Volt meter see what the battery voltage is when the car is running when the cars running and you have the volt meter to the battery its actually telling you the voltage coming from the alternator i 13 volts and above is good nothing over 14.5 to me is good anything above that is over charging the battery, but for now just get a battery. thats what it is
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ASE certified mechanic
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:12 pm
Start by checking the battery and terminals for corrosion, or if they are loose. They sell terminal cleaner Fluid at just about any auto parts store, and follow directions on can. If everything looks fine try turning on your headlights. If you have no light or very little light. Then its your battery. If plenty of light then Its the starter. Or you can try the dealer, but good luck and be care.
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Been there done that too many times..
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Have you tried to put jumper cables on ? and does it then start ? If it does , get a new battery – if it doesn’t and still makes same noise , you will need a new starter .
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