What a multifunction printer does
| Function | What it means | Look for |
|---|---|---|
| From computers and phones, over USB, network or Wi-Fi | Speed (ppm), duplex, mobile printing | |
| Copy | Scan and print in one step | Document feeder, reduce/enlarge, ID card copy |
| Scan | Paper to PDF or image | Scan to email, folder, USB; duplex scanning |
| Fax | On 4-in-1 models | Only if you still fax |
Benefits of a multifunction printer for an office
- Space: one footprint instead of a printer, copier and scanner.
- Cost: one set of consumables and one service contact.
- Workflow: scan a signed document straight to email or a shared folder.
- Control: office MFDs can track use by user or department. The Konica Minolta bizhub 225i in our range supports accounting for up to 50 user accounts.
If the MFP breaks, you lose printing, copying and scanning together, so office MFDs are usually bought with a service arrangement. See photocopier maintenance in Kochi.
Types of multifunction printer
Ink tank all-in-ones
For homes and small offices that want low-cost colour: Canon PIXMA G-series, Canon MAXIFY and Epson EcoTank. See ink tank printers.
A4 laser MFPs
For offices printing mostly black text: Canon imageCLASS MF244dw and MF274dn, Kyocera ECOSYS M2040dn, Brother all-in-ones.
A3 multifunction devices (photocopiers)
For shared office machines with heavier volume and A3 paper: Canon imageRUNNER, Kyocera TASKalfa, Konica Minolta bizhub and Xerox AltaLink. See A3 photocopiers.
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