Sick of printer issues during closings

I can’t be the only one who has nightmares about printers at the most crucial moments. Just last week, my laser printer decided to jam right before a mortgage closing, and I lost ten minutes scrambling to fix it. It seems like all the notary tools are ready, but the printer never is. How do you all manage these tech hiccups on the job?

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Oh man, printers can be such divas! I always keep a portable printer handy as a backup for those all-too-common meltdowns. You never know when you’ll need a quick rescue.

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I totally get it! I’m always on edge around closing time, too — you might want to check out @isaac.wea8026’s tip on portable printers — so handy when tech acts up.

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I’ve had that happen too! I always bring a portable scanner just in case I need to digitize documents quickly. It can save you those ten minutes of panic when tech decides not to cooperate.

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