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Computer Supplies and Consumables

Expenditure on computer systems does not stop with the initial purchase of the hardware and software. Various computer supplies and consumables are needed to keep a computer system operating. These include:

  • paper for printers, photocopiers and fax machines
  • ink and toner for printers, photocopiers and fax machines
  • lubrication oil for various machines with moving parts
  • spare replacement parts for various items
  • storage disks of various kinds, such as floppy disks, tapes and CDs
  • cables of various kinds
  • cleaning materials
  • tools for maintenance purposes