Knowing Your Hardware
First of all, you need to know the type of printer that you are already using. You need to consider the size of your printer and also its weight. It is important to know the dimensions because it will be dangerous if the area of the stand is smaller than the footprint of the printer. The result will be a part of the printer that is hanging over the edge. This is not safe. The good thing about knowing all these things is that you can also optimize the space in the office. As a secretary part of your job might be to keep things in order and in place such that it promotes efficiency. It also helps to take note of the workspace that you have in the office.

The Stand for You
Now that you know your hardware, what’s next is to select what type of printer stand you need. Some printer stands simply hold the printers up while others offer other features such as storage. These are the stands that come with extra shelves and cabinets. If you need a printer stand that allows you to sort your documents while holding a printer, one Safco printer stand that fits this profile is the Safco Stand with Sorters. It has 8 compartments that allow you to store Letter-sized documents. Aside from these sorters, you have a large compartment below for other stuff such as ink cartridges and extra paper.

Pushcart / Stand
The good thing about a Safco printer stand is that it is very durable. With the addition of casters for every corner, you can use it as a pushcart. This comes in very handy if you do not have your own pushcart in the office. You can use the stand to transport heavy things, even equipments. Most printer stands from Safco are equipped with wheels on all corners that allow you to move them conveniently on flat surfaces.

Stacking Machines
Another use a secretary can have for a printer stand is for stacking multiple equipments. This way, the secretary doesn’t have to go to two separate areas to access two different machines. The secretary can have the printer at the top shelf and the scanner at the bottom shelf. It saves office space as well as time.

These are only few uses that a secretary can have for a printer stand. There are stands that do not offer the same mobility as the Safco printer stands mentioned earlier. Some do not have rollers or casters and are too heavy to move around. Then again, a printer stand is originally designed to hold a printer. All the other benefits that come with having different designs is only considered an added advantage.

Article Grounds is the source of the original article Guide for Secretaries on Using Printer Stands