Buying a copier in 2026 isn’t about picking the fastest machine—it’s about choosing the features that protect your data, simplify scanning workflows, and keep costs predictable. This Colorado-focused guide breaks down what matters most (secure print release, cloud connectors, OCR, fleet analytics, remote monitoring, and service SLAs), includes a feature priority matrix and copier fit quiz, and gives you a vendor question checklist so you can buy with confidence—and avoid contract surprises.