How do you start a commercial printing service business? What do I need, what particular equipments, etc?

I am looking for guidance and ideas on how to start my own printing service business. I do not know its basics but I really am fond of this potential business opportunity. It will be best if someone can give me specifics and the basics of this kind of business. Thank you very much.

hi JP
I'm pleased to advice with all the details you need.
first: you will need a multifunction device (MFP) with a speed not less than 60 pages per minute, you must consider the following when choosing the machine.
1- the cost of page
2- the life of parts and Consumables of the machines
3- you must ask about the company after sale services.
4- some companies lease the machines so you can decide what is lower in cost for you spend more money in the bigging and less in the run, or bay by page
5- MFP cost per page is much cheaper than a single function printer

second: you must find a good source for paper and don't get from branded paper as you are will pay more for the same quality.

as the world is going for color copies and prints and most companies out source there production quantity, your machine must be color, OK

if you need more infor send it to me by email
best regards