How do you become a copy tech ?

[jmaister]

I was wondering about what kind of training & classes you would take to become a copy tech ?

I'm a screenprinter, and in the past couple of years I've started working a lot with photocopiers and more recently duplicators... So while I don't have any technical training I am really interested in getting to know how these machines work. Where do I start? How did you become a copy tech? Let me know!

thanks!!

meh

dont, j/k

be good with your hands, able to fit in big and small office(litterally *wink), computer literate.

Think outside the box, I dont mean unconventionally and out of context, but being resourceful.

And it goes deeper...


(what's with that angry smiley)

[ddude]

Tell that to the owner of my dealership who started 25 years ago fixing copiers out of his house. Now he's very well off with a company doing roughly $6,000,000 a year.

Yes, there is good money in OWNING a dealership-much different than the one fixing the machines, however.

[rav555]

How I got to know Copiers and the Savin LTT

Fixed broken T.V.'s in high school as hobby, six Years in USN as a Machinist after becoming a PFC, worked as service manager at a Ford dealer, that was tough way to make money. But I learned just how to say right things and gauge people with a glance. Telling someone they need to leave their new car for 4th time to recheck the problem takes a skill, I was good at it, but lost lots of hair due to pressure. In slow economy of the early eighties Savin was hiring, my brother was a tech with them. Prior electronics got me started 2K higher than a rookie and complete training. Best job I have had, feels good not to have a boss on my A#s all day.
Began my service company, past 26 years have been a flash, I love meeting new people, love solving problems...High profile or blue collar everyone has story to tell!

[DAG COPIERS & COMPUTERS]

It's good you have the DESIRE to become a copier technician, and that is the most important thing; DESIRE ! The next question to ask yourself is WHY you want to become a copier tech, once you have the answer, then the HOW will naturally fall in place.
As already stated by other techs, BASIC ELECTRONICS is essentials. This will be accompanied with other subjects like ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLES, ELECTROMECHANICAL DEVICES & other related disciplines.
The copying machines have now gone DIGITAL, therefore Computer knowledge,
IT,& COMPUTER NETWORKING is Relevant. Remember this field is almost ACADEMIC, continuous reading in order to be in sync or abreast with the ever changing technology is a must. So prepare your mental horizon to accommodate this fact. Getting industry certification is advantageous. Align yourself with those already in the field, apprenticeship.
Finally, who said that one cannot get rich through repairing photocopiers? Getting rich in my view has nothing to do with one's profession. Rather I think it is how one plans and uses his finances. It all boils down to financial literacy. We all have heard of & seen the " From rags to riches " individuals. Why not re-invest the money you get from repairs into other ventures to make yourself rich?

[MR Bill]

You take a basic I.Q. test. If you score 100 or less.

You passed the test for being a copier tech.

[Wild Bill]

I suggest googling copier theory and the like. You can buy service guides for the equipment you are around most and study the differant sections; Optics, developer, drum, feed, fuser... hmmmm let think where can you get service guides? Inside Joke, I say go for it; Most techs here will help with questions; I will good luck

[MR Bill]

OK, I went to a tech college for 2 years and was taking Electronics.

Bad economy in the Seattle area in 1974 made it hard to find a job in electronics so went into copiers. The big dealers will train you.

There was also a basic class for office machine repair at the vocational tech school I went too.

No sure where you are but check with the tech schools or colleges for Office Equipment repair.

Good luck to you.

[vigour]

Check Seneca College at Finch and Don Mills. Our company helped them start a copier repair night course many years ago. Not sure if it is still going on

[JR2ALTA]

Any boss that demands A+ or Net + is a buffoon.

If you know your way around a computer and can understand the basic of networking you'll be fine.

Complicated networks that would necessitate those degrees have IT guys already, and they will tell you to buzz off.

[jonezy999]

Just be keen to learn and ask lots of question.