| Multifunction printers offer a variety of functions in one | | | | efficient due to not wasting the space on several |
| compact machine. For one price you can have a | | | | office machines while still getting all the functions you |
| machine that can print, copy, scan and fax. More | | | | need. Maintenance on a multifunction printer can also |
| expensive models can network with several | | | | be less costly due to not having to maintain separate |
| computers, can have its own hard drive for document | | | | office machines. |
| storage and can even scan documents and | | | | Features |
| automatically turn them into a computer file. With all | | | | Smaller multifunction printers offer the print, copy and |
| these options available you may want to consider a | | | | scan capabilities for an affordable price and the fax |
| few options before choosing the right multifunction | | | | feature is added on machines that cost a bit more. |
| printer for your situation. | | | | Larger desktop and floor models have those features |
| Print options | | | | plus networking, USB capabilities so you can print |
| Multifunction printers come in inkjet, laser or color laser | | | | directly from a memory stick, Optical Recognition |
| models. Inkjet models tend to cost much less than the | | | | software so you can scan documents and turn them |
| laser ones and supply a higher quality print for graphics | | | | directly into a standard computer file, a hard drive that |
| or photos. The laser style is better for high-quantity | | | | can store documents plus so much more. The quality |
| printing and print much faster than the inkjet. | | | | of print also differs depending upon the machine with |
| Size | | | | the low-quality print costing less than the higher-quality |
| Multifunction printers come in a variety of sizes from | | | | print. |
| small desktop versions to large floor models. Having | | | | Other points to consider |
| four machines in one can be convenient for a small | | | | While a multifunction printer can be cost efficient for |
| home or business office with limited space. The larger | | | | small office use it can cause some trouble if it is in |
| floor models alsw save space in an office and can | | | | need of maintenance. If your printer breaks down it will |
| work wonderfully in a workstation situation where | | | | affect your fax, scanner and copier too. This may |
| several employees from one area have access to it. | | | | cause problems if your office needs these machines |
| Having one machine with multiple functions in one spot | | | | to do business. Also, by using your printer for multiple |
| can be a great timesaver in a busy office. | | | | functions you will go through a lot of ink cartridges and |
| Cost | | | | toner. The cost of using these forms of ink is much |
| A multifunction printer can start as low as $200 and | | | | higher for making copies than using a regular copy |
| go up to several thousand dollars depending upon the | | | | machine. |
| functions it offers and whether it is an inkjet or laser | | | | Overall, using a multifunction printer can save you |
| printer. For the home or a small office a low-cost | | | | money, space and time and make your office function |
| multifunction printer can be cost efficient when you | | | | more efficiently. Whether you are purchasing a |
| consider that purchasing a copier, printer, fax machine | | | | multifunction printer for your home, home office or |
| and scanner separately would cost much more. For a | | | | business you are sure to find the style that will work |
| larger office the more expensive models are still cost | | | | for you. |
