WLA Task Force on Technology Utilization
Topic Paper

Office Equipment

The following is a listing of current equipment owned and used by WLA that would involve our technology review (I hope).

Comments regarding replacement and options come from WLA staff members.

Three computers: 2001 Custom Built used by Brigitte ; 2000 Dell 229 used by Tom ; 1998 Compac used by Lisa. None are networked at this time. Recommended purchase of new unit every two years, rotate among staff. Lisa's unit would need upgrading for networking.

Lisa uses a Desk Jet printer purchased last year. Tom has a 1997 Laser Jet IV, Brigitte has a 1998 Laser Jet V. There are two Epson dot matrix (1996) printers. One is in storage, the other is used for mailing labels and membership forms. Extremely slow.

The office has a Toshiba copier that was purchased in February 2000. Replaced a ten year old unit. Life expectancy is ten years also. Has the option to add a network printing card should staff computers get networked.

Office has a Sharp fax machine purchased in 1997.

Telephone equipment is over ten years old, Brigitte used a cordless headset bought in 1996 that could use replacing.

Support comes from South Central as needed.


Mike Gelhausen