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Speed-Up Your Work With A Multifunction Printer

by Mog Lix Shop Online for Industrial Tools, Safety Equipment
A multifunction printer or all-in-one printer is a machine which can perform the functions of printing, copying, faxing, and scanning. They are one of the most common choices of all businesses whether small-scale or large-scale. They are even preferred at homes for various academic applications. Because of having numerous functions in a single machine, it is well-known for saving money, improving workflow, and making space uncluttered. Old models of printers were not capable enough to be connected to various networks so they were generally connected by USB or Parallel. With the advancement of technologies, these multifunction printers can now be connected to WiFi or ethernet. Some ultra-advanced models also have a DVD burner and LightScribe functionality. The printers which are used in offices are mostly networked and all-in-one. 

Types of Multifunction Printers

According to the varied speeds in pages-per-minute and duty cycle, this printer scanner is divided into four segments:

  • All-in-one: Thes devices mainly focus on the print and scan functionalities for household applications. Equipped with bundles software for organizing photos, simple OCR, and other uses of the internet, these printers are known for their durability, efficiency, and reliability. 
  • SOHO Multifunction Printers: Designed for small-scale offices or home office usage, this printer scanner is a large desktop or small freestanding unit. It has an automatic document feeder, greater fax capabilities, and faster output performance.
  • Office MFPs: This printer is a medium-sized free-standing unit which is designed as a central office system.
  • Production Printing MFP: This is a large free-standing unit which is designed as a central printing device or reprographic department device.

Things to Know When Buying a Multifunction Printer

  • Know your needs: Firstly, you must understand what is your purpose of buying a multipurpose printer. How do you want to use this device? For just copying and printing or beyond that? 
  • Calculate the total cost of ownership (TCO): Consider other factors as well apart from just hardware cost when evaluating a multifunction printer.
  • Research about the reviews: By focusing on the data available on the actual performance and management, you can come to the final decision easily.
  • Know about the modern features: Consider that can you connect this device with internet or not. Also, look for software or wizards information.

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