RE: edge copiers

["Schobernd, Beth" <Beth@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Our campus copier contract is with Xerox.  Two years ago, they installed
BK35 copiers throughout the library.  I was initially thrilled until it
became obvious they were repair nightmares under heavy public use.  This
year, regular copiers were installed in the library but we were able to
keep one BK35 for use in Special Collections.

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	rpilette@xxxxxxxx [SMTP:rpilette@xxxxxxxx]
> Sent:	Wednesday, October 07, 1998 3:32 PM
> To:	padg@xxxxxxx
> Subject:	edge copiers
> 
>      I know this has been dealt with at one time or another by a
> number of 
>      you folks.  We are looking at our edge copiers and thinking maybe
> 
>      there is something better out there.  At the moment we are using
> a 
>      machine made by Sharp.  What are other places using?  How do they
> 
>      stand up to heavy public use?  Are they a true edge copier? In
> other 
>      words how far into the margin do they copy and how far does the
> book 
>      have to open?  I am asking about face down copiers for general
> public 
>      use.
>      
>      Any insights, bits of info and opinions are welcome.
>      
>      Thanks
>      Bobbie Pilette
>      Preservation Division
>      New York Public Library