Tagged With "North American"
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Re: The End Of The Day With Ray! Don’t Screw Up Your Defining Moment
I've got shut down customers asking how we can help them because they can't operate. It sucks for us but it sucks way more for them. I have "suspended" an MA for one because they asked" no cost no expense". I was lucky enough to get my PPP loan in on day one, approved and closed. I live to fight another day but I don't think things will change all that much. Americans are not going to change everything because of Covid 19, I may be wrong (wouldn't be the first time) but this is a major...
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Re: Global Imaging aquires Conestoga Business Solution
Global Acquires Pennsylvania-based Conestoga Business Solutions - Tuesday, July 07, 2015 Global Imaging Systems Acquires Pennsylvania-based Conestoga Business Solutions; Bolsters Xerox’s Presence in SMB Market LANCASTER, Pa., July 6, 2015 – Global Imaging Systems (GIS), A Xerox Company, has acquired Conestoga Business Solutions, an award winning, independent office equipment dealer in the Pennsylvania region. The company will offer the full range of Xerox office and printing technology, and...
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Re: Copier Parts & Accessories China Tariff Starts in 9 Working Days
More than a few copier/ printers are manufactured in Thailand and the Philippines due to low labor costs. I do not know but I think these products tend to be more low end A4 and printer products. I think most A3 product is made in China. I can only speak for Toshiba but I know the majority of North American toner is made in North Dakota. As I am from Canada, I am hoping with fingers crossed that this very likely US tariff war with China will not effect us.
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Re: Copier Parts & Accessories China Tariff Starts in 9 Working Days
Canada charges a 270% tariff because the US has a massive over supply of milk production. If US dairy product was to enter Canada without tariffs it would destroy our perfectly working dairy industry. Why should the USA be allowed to destroy our milk industry so as to partially solve a problem created within the USA? Besides, how do you think Canada maintains its "free" single payer health care system. It is by charging high taxes on all consumer purchases. I do not think that anybody thinks...
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Re: Is This the Beginning of the End for the Padding of Lease Rates?
Here is a report from leasingnews.org. One of their legal editors is doing a three part review of this legislation. Leasing News Exclusive: State Senator Steven Glazer and the genesis of CA SB 1235 (Part 1 of 3) By Tom McCurnin Leasing News Legal Editor This is important not only if you are doing commercial business in California, but this may affect other states. If you are new to this, here is legislation passed both the assembly and senate, awaiting California Governor Jerry Brown’s...
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Re: Copier Parts & Accessories China Tariff Starts in 9 Working Days
President Trump announced today, effective Sept 24 2018, a 10% tariff on a broad list of $200 B worth of Chinese goods. https://ustr.gov/about-us/poli...inalizes-tariffs-200 On this final list are all forms of copy devices. No mention of printers. No mention of toner. Unless China makes serious trade concessions to the USA, without retaliatory tariffs of its own on USA made goods sold in China, the 10% tariff will rise to 25% on Jan 01 2019. These devices are on the final tariff list,...
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Re: Copier Parts & Accessories China Tariff Starts in 9 Working Days
SSG Thanx for keeping this thread up to date! Kudos The economy is doing so well here in the US that I don't think many will care. I will use this to my advantage to get clients to move now. Now, I hope they do care! Art
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Re: Copier Parts & Accessories China Tariff Starts in 9 Working Days
Yup, it's a pretty BIG Hammer! I heard a radio report that the US trade debt rose significantly in July. I'm thinking what you stated is that "many of the manufacturers have stuffed thier warehouses". That's probably why we haven't seen anything to date with increases.
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Re: Around the Word with Konica Minolta
Konica Minolta Again Joins the Fight against Childhood Cancer Ramsey, NJ, Aug. 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc . (Konica Minolta) today announced they will again support Tackle Kids Cancer, a philanthropic initiative on behalf of the Children’s Cancer Institute at the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center. As with last year, Konica Minolta is partnering with THE NORTHERN TRUST...
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Re: Color MFP Trends, Tactics, etc
"4) Improved Consumable yields and costs * Konica Minolta continues to shift its color MFPs away from using imaging units featuring both drum-developer to offering separate mono developer and drums. This provides greater cost benefits for mono output and allows lower Mono CPC. Konica Minolta also increased toner and other consumable yields in its latest generation and forthcoming Color MFPs." +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Konica Minolta Boosts Productivity for Small- to Mid-Sized...
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Re: "Green Jobs"
Correct. We'll find a way to drill on the moon to sate our appetite for oil. I don't see the question as "will we run out of oil?" so much as "do we want to give billions of dollars a year to Hugo Chavez, Russia and the Middle East to finance THEIR agendas or should wee develop an American-produced replacement that we can export?"
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Re: "Green Jobs"
Nope, I didn't: "The study released today was conducted by academics from the University of Illinois, who used an online questionnaire of nine questions. The scientists approached were listed in the 2007 edition of the American Geological Institute's Directory of Geoscience Departments. Two questions were key: Have mean global temperatures risen compared to pre-1800s levels, and has human activity been a significant factor in changing mean global temperatures? About 90 percent of the...
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Re: Panasonic Canada discontinues A3 Copier Distribution March 2011
Panasonic Takes Aim at Fast-Growing A4 Class MFP Market Company to emphasize growing A4 MFP format in response to customer demands SECAUCUS, NJ (February 4, 2010) — Panasonic System Networks Company of America today announced plans to substantially increase its footprint in the burgeoning market for A4 multi-function products. The A4 market has undergone rapid growth and is emerging as the de facto standard in the marketplace. As a consequence the A3 market has been fading and will no longer...
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Re: New Samsung 11 x 17" Colour MFPs due Oct 01 USA
Comparing how Samsung took the consumer electronics industry by storm I am going out on a limb here to say that Samsung is going to take the American Market by Storm
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Re: "What is" Section 179
Leasing and Section 179 Did you know that your company can lease equipment and still take full advantage of the Section 179 deduction? In fact, leasing equipment and/or software with the Section 179 deduction in mind is a preferred financial strategy for many businesses, as it can significantly help with not only cash flow, but with profits as well. Non-Tax | Capital Lease The main benefit of a non-tax capital lease is that you can still take full advantage of the Section 179 Deduction, yet...
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Re: Stuxnet Lives!
A COMPUTER virus created to sabotage Iran's nuclear programme and stop Tehran developing an atomic bomb was designed by American and Israeli experts, it was claimed yesterday. The Stuxnet computer worm, the most sophisticated cyber weapon ever made, crippled uranium enrichment facilities across Iran last year and set the country back five years in the nuclear arms race. US military and intelligence sources have told The New York Times that a simulation of Iran's uranium enrichment facility...
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Re: For all Replublicans, or Indies
Fixing economy does not equal government/political change(s). Politicans are not producers, they illegally redistribute. Whoever is pushing the hardest for the FairTax is the candidate going to do the best thing to stimulate the economy! Uh, American businesses can operate with consumption-based taxes and the average consumer can utilize the full extent of their income = WINNING!
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Re: Transform Global 2012
Day one has passed and overall, I'm impressed with the event. I actually ran into a couple of P4P members and finally after all of these years got to meet Lee Rummage from RJ Young. On Wednesday evening Oki hosted the evening reception @ Hiltons Signature Island. Food, drinks and networking, at this time I also had to the chance to meet Greg Walters (Death of the Copier) and now the newly elected President of the MPSA. I also ran across many new contacts and believe it or not many readers of...
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Re: Oce:CBS::Ikon:RBS Simple Math
Larry, I agree it is a great time to be an independent! Art, When I was at Ricoh - RBS the Ricoh leadership was more concerned about all of the branches being THE SAME then they were about each individual branch succeeding. What made me loose respect for the Ricoh Management team was they did not respect individual achievement. So even though my branch hit our triple crown numbers they dismantled what we had put in place, what made us successful, because they wanted all branches to be the...
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Re: BTA's Capture the Magic District Event - Nov. 15-16, 2012
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release For More Information Contact: Oct. 10, 2012 Brent Hoskins Executive Director Business Technology Association (816) 303-4040 BTA West to Host Capture the Magic Nov. 15-16 in Las Vegas Kansas City, MO — On Nov. 15-16, 2012, the Business Technology Association’s (BTA; www.bta.org ) West district will host its second annual Capture the Magic event at the Mandarin Oriental in Las Vegas, Nev. Dealers who register by Monday, Oct. 15, will receive a $50 on-site...
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Re: Samsung Says Offer for Sharp’s Photocopier Unit Rejected
Samsung has been looking for a way into the North american market going on 5 years now. they own 90% of the MFP/Printer market in Korea (Look it up). If Samsung gets the business from Sharp they will have a small but established infrastructure that will give them a foothold into North America. With all the doom and gloom out reports from the analysts these days its good to hear something new and exciting.
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Re: Konica
From: Docusultant (Original Message) Sent: 10/12/2002 10:43 AM Konica Introduces The 7135 Workgroup Document System Konica Business Technologies, Inc. (Konica), the innovation leader in digital imaging solutions and a subsidiary of Konica Corporation, today introduced the Konica 7135 Workgroup Document System. The Konica 7135 combines functionality with productivity in one of the most easy to set up and configure packages available on the market. Providing print and copy speeds of 35ppm, up...
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Re: Ikon Press Release iR 105+
New IKON Office Solutions Guidebook to Help Customers Become More Efficient Through Better Use of Technology Efficiency Expert Jan Jasper To Help IKON Customers Improve Office Productivity VALLEY FORGE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 2002-- IKON Office Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:IKN - News) today announced that it is offering a free guidebook for its current and prospective customers, designed to help them save time and money in producing, duplicating and transmitting documents. The guidebook,...
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Re: Ikon Press Release iR 105+
Thursday May 23, 9:20 am Eastern Time Press Release SOURCE: IKON Office Solutions, Inc. IKON Adds Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 9000MFP to Digital Arsenal Targets New Business, Increased Page Volumes Through IT/MIS Decision Makers VALLEY FORGE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 23, 2002--IKON Office Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:IKN - News) today announced another milestone in its expanding Hewlett-Packard relationship with the addition of the HP LaserJet 9000MFP to IKON's lineup of digital output devices from...
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Re: Konica
January 22, 2003 - Konica introduces 8020/8031 color devices New Digital Color Devices Offer High Speed and High Productivity at an Affordable Price WINDSOR, Conn. – January 22, 2003 – Konica Business Technologies, Inc. (Konica), the innovation leader in digital imaging solutions and a subsidiary of Konica Corporation, today introduced two new mid-range color multifunctional products (MFPs) — the Konica 8020 and 8031 Color Imaging Systems. Featuring copy and print speeds from 20 to 31 pages...
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Re: Help!
American Express will consider start up companies with a PG. Max term is 36 months, we also require 2 in advance and max amount is $25,000. Does that meet your needs ? Is so I can connect you with an Amex rep in your area.. Thanks Ed Warner
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Re: Single click for 11 X 17
Is he leasing? Check out American Expresses lease program for printers. Maybe more favorable lease terms can make up the difference. I don't mean to insult your intelligence, but have you tried adding three months to the lease term? If he prefers Ricoh, he might go for it.
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Re: I need a leasing company for a new customer
I have been very pleased with American Express. They have a New Business program...stipulations are that the maximum term is 36 months and the maximum funding is $25,000 and requires 2 down or one payment plus 10% security. There also is no Propoerty Tax for any deals under $25,000, 30 day NET plus 15 Day Grace period before late penalties, Buy-out to Return is less than sum of payments, and their end-of-lease terms are better than anything I've seen. 36 month FMV with -0- Down is .0271.
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Re: I need a leasing company for a new customer
Phone Number for American Express Business Finance. (866) 700-2986
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Re: Docu Breeze
KONICA INTRODUCES DOCUBREEZE - A BROWSER-BASED, AUTOMATED FILE PROCESSING SOLUTION DESIGNED TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AND SAVE MONEY FOR COMPANIES OF ALL SIZES - Seybold San Francisco 2003, Moscone Center, September 9-11, Booth #213 WINDSOR, Conn. - September 9, 2003 - Konica Business Technologies U.S.A., Inc. (Konica), the innovation leader in digital imaging solutions and a subsidiary of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc., introduces DocuBreeze. A browser-based, automated file processing...
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Re: Current Lease Rates
All this talk about rates looks at leasing only from a selfish point of view without regard to the commitment your customer will make based on your recommendation. You can't ignore rates but what about forced insurance, late fees and grace periods, renewal terms, buy-out options and expenses, whether there will be property Tax assessed and how accurate will be the assessment... For these reasons and more, I'm willing to have a slightly higher rate (.0271 - o Down - 36mo. FMV) with American...
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Re: Current Lease Rates
As long as we keep going with whoever has "The low rate of the Month", leasing companies will continue to come up with what I call "alternative forms of revenue." As long as lease companies feel that we don't care about anything but low rates, they will continue to lower their rate with the intent of getting their profits back in new ways. How many of you know whether your lease company charges "rental" for days between the day a copier is delivered and the day the lease commences. Even...
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Re: Shame on GE Capital
I have had the SAME problem, I have a customer who is so angry about this call center in India. He is a big time All American guy with Flags and Proud to be an American all over his wall. You should have heard him when he got a collection call from someone in INDIA, when he had not even recieved his first bill yet. GE Confirmed that this is indeed the case. Graham
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Re: RBS Continues to Dump Machines & Make Dealers Look Bad!
Here's some more on this: The attempt to reduce or to eliminate predatory pricing is also likely to reduce or eliminate com petitive pricing beneficial to consumers. --Harold Demsetz Predatory pricing is one of the oldest big business conspiracy theories. It was popularized in the late 19th century by journalists such as Ida Tarbell, who in History of the Standard Oil Company excoriated John D. Rockefeller because Standard Oil's low prices had driven her brother's employer, the Pure Oil...
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Re: Tom Salierno & Global??
Former Ricoh U.S. President Joins Xerox’s Global Imaging Systems TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global Imaging Systems, a Xerox (NYSE: XRX) company, has named Thomas Salierno Jr. as senior vice president of acquisitions. Salierno is the former president and chief operating officer of Ricoh U.S. Over the course of his 30-year career with Ricoh and Savin Corp., which was formerly a subsidiary of Ricoh, Salierno held a range of senior management positions, including chief financial officer,...
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Re: Gas Price Check
I got this today... Are you aware that the Saudis are boycotting American products? Shouldn't we return the favor? Can't we take control of our own destiny and let these giant oil importers know who REALLY generates their profits, their livings? How about leaving American Dollars in America and reduce the import/export deficit? An appealing remedy might be to boycott their GAS. Every time you fill up your car you can avoid putting more money into the coffers of Saudi Arabia. Just purchase...
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Re: Gas Price Check
Still hanging around $2.40 here. Right, 'cause you think it's a good idea to support Chavez and Middle Eastern countries by continuing to send them billions of dollars to fund their interests and a bad idea to spend some money on American technology to break our dependence on them.
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Re: Konica Minolta Introduces the Di1610 Series
Konica Minolta Unveils The Di1811p And 7218 Printer/Copier/Scanner/Fax Solutions New Modular MFPs Offer an Affordable, Flexible Solution to Meet the Diverse Needs of Small Businesses and Workgroups RAMSEY, NJ -- May 4, 2004 -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announced the Di1811p and 7218, new digital print/copy/scan/fax solutions designed to meet the increasingly complex document output needs of small businesses and workgroups. With standard GDI print,...
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Re: Political Speeches
I watched the full version of that and heard Obama say he'd stop the spending of $10,000,000,000 per month in Iraq. Is this a BAD thing or a GOOD thing? I heard his say that he'd not Weaponize Space, Is this a BAD thing or a GOOD thing? I heard him say he'd work with Russia to reduce our Nuclear Weapons Inventory, Is this a BAD thing or a GOOD thing. And lastly I heard him say his priority for defense spending will be to protect the American people (rather than American Business Intersts);...
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Re: Political Speeches
I agree with you on some points that his goals are admirable in wanting to cut wasteful spending. That's about it. In the future if he is elected, and he cuts the nuclear arsenal, cuts defense spending, brings all of our troops back to the US from around the world (which numbers around 500,000), says that we no longer will protect our allies (which means that US bases around the world will have to be closed). Does he honestly think that by telling the world we no longer will produce nuclear...
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Re: Political Speeches
I have to disagree, the issues I believe make those Americans "unhappy" with the administration are directly tied to the administration. Iraq Rendition Torture Warrantless Wire taps of American Citizens All of these are the decision of the President, not congress.
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Re: Political Speeches
I guess it is not totally unfounded to blame the President for Iraq but the decision was supported by Congress and the American People at the time. As far as the decision to stay, even the Democrats are backing off discussions of immediate withdrawal. Most Americans do not support the Cut-and-Run approach. I also don't feel that "most Americans" are against "water boarding" or Warrantless wiretaps of terrorists. If you choose to believe the polls, keep in mind how easy it is to push an...
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Re: Political Speeches
I agree with you on Polls, they can certainly be twisted to say anything they want. However, I'd have to disagree with everything else. The decision to invade Afghanistan, where the terrorists are was supported by Congress and the American People. The invasion of Iraq was not. Since we both think polls are meaningless, I'm not sure how we'd determine if most Americans are against anything. Your assertion that you don't mind spying or torturing Terrorists has a flaw, how do you know if they...
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Re: Political Speeches
Where we disagree: That the American people don't and have never supported the War on Terrorism That wire taps are illegal That there is no way to know if someone is a terrorist without torturing them I'm not aware of your Gitmo assertion, but if there is nothing wrong with these 80 prisoners, why does nobody want them?
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Re: Political Speeches
I never said that. I said Iraq. There was no al-queda in Iraq until after the US invasion. The war in Iraq is a separate entity from the war on Terrorism. Unwarranted Wire Taps of US citizens are illegal not according to me, but according to the US constitution.
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Re: Global buysCOMDOC...yes you heard correct!
TAMPA, Fla., Jan 30, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Fifth graph, first sentence should read: Subject to customary closing conditions, the acquisition is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2009. (sted Subject to customary closing conditions, the acquisition is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2008.) The corrected release reads: GLOBAL IMAGING ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE COMDOC Global Imaging Systems, Inc., a Xerox company (XRX:Xerox Corporation News , chart , profile...
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Re: RISO Redefines High-Speed Low-Cost Digital Color with Launch of New Inkjet Printers
Contact: David Murphy 978-739-3687 dmurphy@riso.com RISO REDEFINES HIGH-SPEED LOW-COST DIGITAL COLOR WITH LAUNCH OF NEW INKJET PRINTERS Revolutionary ComColor® series prints up to 150 color pages per minute for about half the operating costs of comparable toner-based MFPs Danvers, MA – June 17, 2009 – RISO, Inc., a leader in digital printing technology, today introduced its much-anticipated ComColor® series of full-color inkjet printer/MFPs to the North American market. With ComColor’s print...
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Re: The Great Debate
OK, I'll make a comment or two. Bush had an off night, but his resolve remains intact. I believe that substance, steadfastness and experience wins over show and confusion, every time. I am a Navy vet (68' to 72') and my eldest son is currently at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center in Waukegan, IL. and headed to the Avionic's school in Pensacola in December. He is very proud to be an American, supports his Commander-In-Chief and anxious to serve his country. I will rest easier knowing that...
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Re: Fuser problems on DSc338/C3828/1238
I realize this is a few months old but felt this would be worthwhile information. When it comes to paper weight the actual thickness is what counts. I have seen the same speced paper vary in thickness from manufacture to manufacture and from ream to ream. The best thing to do is to learn how to read a micrometer. A decent one that reads .001" of inch can be bought for about $30 american. They do make micrometer's specifically for paper but these cost alot more. This way you have a measuring...