When opening a print and copy shop or upgrading capacity, equipment is the largest investment. Buying the wrong equipment may at best sit idle gathering dust, and at worst drag down cash flow. The following 5 categories of equipment are assessed by Payback logic and frequency of use evaluation, as a reference for opening a store or expanding capacity.
The core equipment for black-and-white / color documents, bid documents and brochures. Model selection depends on Monthly print volume, cost per sheet and paper compatibility, there is no need to always chase the high end; choosing the right tier for your business volume is more cost-effective.
Posters, display stands and lightbox graphics all require indoor inkjet output. Precision, speed and ink cost are the core indicators; domestic equipment already offers good value for money, and beginners can start with entry-level models.
Cold and hot laminators and mounting tables require only modest investment, yet they can Reduce waiting on outsourced work and improve delivery speed, a small investment that improves profit.
With a paper cutter and a perfect binder (or a wireless binding machine) in place, you can take on Bid document printing and binding this type of high-ticket business.
Can produce direct printing on boards, 3D embossing and other High-margin processes, suited to stores that already have a customer base and want to broaden their categories; the investment in equipment and consumables is relatively large, so it is advisable to wait until the business is running smoothly.
Before investing in equipment, it is advisable to first calculate Payback period equipment price divided by (average gross profit per order multiplied by expected order volume). If you are unsure about the selection, feel free toConsult JINTU® Enterprise Services, we can give advice based on your store positioning, or help you convert idle capacity into revenue through the platform.