The Xerox Marc Account Rental Contract covers all convenience copiers within the University.

This contract started in 1994 and, although the supplier may change, the essentials of the contract remain the same and state that:

• All copiers within the University are changed every five years
• All copiers are multifunction devices that allow for scanning, printing and copying
• All service and supplies are included
• Contractor agrees to keep all equipment operational or it is replaced with a like for like piece of equipment

There are three models on the contract. When the contract is re-negotiated, a department’s model may change since the copier model is contingent with the amount of copies that are made per month and the specific requirements of each department.

All the models on this contract are basic and the copy speed is not fast with respect to industry standards. This is a convenience copier contract that allows departments to make basic copies and to print from their computers. All course material and volume copying must be sent to Office Services. The University has invested in three high reproduction centers. It is important to continue to send the bulk of copying to these reproduction centers so that we can maintain the volume that these production copiers require.

Departments that want to become part of the MARC agreement must contact the Purchasing Department. Departments must meet the minimum per month copy requirements to participate in the program.