What Type of Accessories Do I Need for My Copier? A Complete Guide for Offices and Home Offices

When businesses invest in a copier, they often focus on the hardware — the print engine, the monthly duty cycle, or the print speed. But there’s something just as important that determines how well your copier performs: the accessories you choose to support it.

Copier accessories aren’t add-ons for convenience. They’re powerful workflow enhancers that help your office print more efficiently, create more professional documents, and reduce manual labor. The right accessories don’t just support your copier — they optimize your entire document management ecosystem.

In this in-depth guide, we’ll walk you through the most essential copier accessories, what they do, and how to determine which ones your home office or business may need. We’ll also highlight practical examples from Aztec product lineup, and close with a pathway to connect with our experts for customized recommendations. 

• Expanding paper capacity

• Automating manual tasks (stapling, folding, hole punching)

• Managing high-volume workflows

• Improving document quality

• Enhancing user accessibility

• Adding connectivity to support modern hybrid offices

Whether you run a law firm printing legal packets, a school district managing daily notices, or a home office scanning and copying occasional paperwork, accessories play a critical role in supporting productivity.

Let’s break each one down.

1. Cassette Trays: Expand Your Paper Capacity and Media Versatility

• Sharp’s MX and BP series: Add 2–4 cassette drawers to expand capacity up to thousands of sheets.

• Canon’s imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX series: Great for offices needing multiple paper sizes preloaded at all times.

• Brother’s business laser line: Affordable cassette expansions for small teams with high mixed-media needs.

A feeder — typically called an ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) — allows you to stack multiple pages for automatic scanning, copying, or faxing.

There are three main types: 

• RADF (Reverse ADF) – Scans one side at a time, physically flips the page

• DADF (Dual-Scan ADF) – Scans both sides simultaneously

• High-Capacity Feeders – Designed for bulk jobs of hundreds of pages

Without a feeder, everything must be scanned by hand — placing each page on the glass manually. For modern offices, that’s not practical.

Feeders enable:

• Faster scanning

• Large job handling

• Bulk copying

• Duplex (double-sided) automation

• Smoother digital workflows (PDFs, searchable OCR, archiving)

Feeders Available on Aztec-Supported Copier Lines

• Sharp BP series: High-speed dual-scan feeders ideal for enterprise digitization.

• Canon’s DX line: Known for reliable RADF and DADF units with advanced jam-prevention.

• Brother: Excellent small-office ADFs that support quick scanning and copying.

Who Benefits from Feeders?

• Organizations digitizing paper records

• HR departments processing multi-page documents

• Accounting firms scanning invoices and tax forms

• Schools copying exam packets

If your office handles stacks of paper daily, a high-capacity feeder will completely transform your workload.

Finishers automate the final stage of document production — saving time, maintaining consistency, and creating professional-quality output.

Inner vs. Outer Finishers

Just like finishers for production equipment:

• Inner finishers sit flush with the copier

• Outer finishers attach externally for higher volume

Deciding between them depends on:

• Space

• Volume

• Document types

• Professional requirements 

Examples from Aztec’s Partnered Product Line

• Sharp BP-70C series: Modular finishers for enterprise booklet production.

• Canon imageRUNNER DX units: Inner finishers ideal for school and business environments.

• Brother MFC series: Cost-effective finishing options for smaller offices.

Who Needs Finishers?

• Businesses producing packet-heavy work

• Law firms with client binders

• Marketing teams developing brochures internally

• Schools printing booklets or curriculum materials

• Small and home offices wanting hands-free stapling

Finishers save enormous labor hours and guarantee consistent output quality.

4. Connectivity Options: Modern Copiers Need Modern Networks

Wireless and network connectivity accessories are essential today—especially in hybrid work environments.

They allow:

• Wireless printing from laptops, phones, and tablets

• Secure authentication-based printing

• Cloud scanning (OneDrive, SharePoint, Google Drive)

• Remote management

• Touchless print-release workflows 

Types of Connectivity Accessories

• Wi-Fi modules (for copiers that don’t come with built-in Wi-Fi)

• Wired Ethernet expansion cards

• Mobile printing enablement kits

• Bluetooth or NFC authentication modules 

Why This Matters

In hybrid work environments, employees come and go with multiple devices. Ensuring your copier communicates reliably with your network is essential for modern workflows.

Aztec configures connectivity add-ons for:

• Sharp (industry-leading cloud integration)

• Canon (excellent mobile print compatibility)

• Brother (top-tier small-office Wi-Fi support)

Every office has different printing needs, and Aztec’s approach begins with a workflow consultation:

✔️ Step 1: Workflow Assessment

We analyze:

• Print volumes

• Document types

• Number of users

• Space constraints

• Media requirements

✔️ Step 2: Accessory Selection

We recommend the right mix of:

• Cassettes

• Feeders

• Finishers

• Connectivity add-ons

✔️ Step 3: Installation & Ongoing Support

Aztec technicians configure your copier, accessories, tray logic, finishing presets, and workflows to ensure maximum efficiency.

As your printing needs evolve, we help you adjust and scale your accessories to match your business growth. 

The Right Accessories Make Your Copier… Better 

A copier is only as powerful as the accessories that support it. Whether you're running a home office or managing daily print operations for a large organization, choosing the right accessories will:

• Improve print consistency

• Increase document quality

• Support hybrid workflows

• Expand paper and media options

• Speed up scanning and finishing tasks

At Aztec, we help organizations choose the accessories that make the biggest impact — whether you're adding something simple like a cassette tray or building a full-scale finishing and scanning workflow.

👉 Ready to upgrade your copier setup? Contact Aztec today to get a customized accessories recommendation and discover the perfect fit for your office or home workspace.