Do you have a business in the area that would let you use their machine if you provided the paper? Just a thought, because that is what we do. My boss is great. I just get the paper i want and make copies at the copier at work. I don't do them that often, probably one big bunch every 3 weeks or so.

Compared to the expense of buying a copier, you'd have to figure how many copies/how many months it would take the PTO to break even before experiencing a cost savings of having their own copier. That information can help you decide if it's worth spending PTO funds on this expense. You'll also need to determine if purchasing a copier would be a justifyable expense if viewed through the parent membership's eyes.

The school charges too much per copy and the print shop is across town.
It saves the Pto a few cents a copy but what about the time and fuel it costs the members? It's especially bothersome when we only need a small amount copied.