What is the difference between a serial number and a machine ID number?
From the user’s point of view, not very much. It simply depends on the supplier you have and how their information management system is structured for tracking their equipment. Some suppliers use the serial number assigned to the machine at the factory, while others assign an ID number to the machine when it is sent to Vanderbilt. The two numbers function the same when using our website, and the number you need to use will be clearly marked on your machine.
From the user’s point of view, not very much. It simply depends on the supplier you have and how their information management system is structured for tracking their equipment. The two numbers function the same when using our website, and the number you need to use will be clearly marked on your machine. Return to top 27. Can I purchase a Smart Printing machine outright? The answer is, yes and no. We recognize that in some rare cases, such as tightly restricted grants, equipment may have to be purchased and counted as an asset. The downside of this practice is that such an asset will depreciate very rapidly. (New copiers are as bad as new cars in that respect.) For this reason, we don’t recommend outright purchase if it can possibly be avoided. If you feel you have a need to make a purchase under our contract, please contact the Procurement Department at 322-2911 for further information. Return to top 28. What is a multifunction device? What are the benefits of one? Briefly, an MFD is
