| There are many different types of printers out there | | | | Some printers have fax machines built into them. You |
| today, and sometimes it can get very confusing. Do | | | | might think that the fax machine is a thing of the past, |
| you remember when there was only one type of | | | | but it is in fact alive and well - particularly within |
| printer? If you are old enough, then you probably | | | | businesses requiring quick sign offs. Having one of |
| remember the huge Dot Matrix printer that sat on its | | | | these built into your multifunction printer can save you |
| own stand, utilising a stack of paper almost as tall as | | | | yet more desk space, and will save more money. Of |
| the stand itself. Every time it was issued a print | | | | course if you do not use a fax machine it might well |
| command, it would screech and shake the floor. Those | | | | be surplus to requirements. |
| were the days weren't they? | | | | One of the most important aspects of a multifunction |
| Now we have so many more printers to choose from. | | | | color printer is its ability to photocopy. This is a |
| They have different names, serial numbers, and | | | | significant leap forward when you consider that |
| sometimes it is difficult to tell which is which. Today | | | | standard copy machines are usually large and |
| however we will be taking a look at the colour | | | | cumbersome - not to mention very expensive. These |
| multifunction printer. So what exactly is it? Well, let's | | | | might not be as fast as larger copy machines, and |
| have a look! | | | | they might not have the same paper capacity, but you |
| When one refers to a multifunction device, they are | | | | can be assured that they will get the job done in a |
| talking about something that is built for one purpose, | | | | pinch. |
| but in doing so is in fact able to actually fulfill many | | | | With all of these features combined into one package, |
| different purposes. In the case of a multifunction printer, | | | | it's hard to imagine that anyone would NOT want to |
| it is a device that can do its standard printing job, but | | | | own a multifunction color printer. The most important |
| has other peripherals attached to it. Why exactly? One | | | | thing here is that you purchase your printer from a |
| of the biggest reasons for having a multifunction | | | | tried and well established manufacturer. These are |
| device is to save space. | | | | very expensive products and you want to make sure |
| For instance, many multifunction color printers will | | | | that you get the printer that will meet your needs. |
| include a scanner. If you think back, then you probably | | | | There are many different models to choose from and |
| know that scanners were large objects that took up | | | | many different brands. So keep this in mind when you |
| quite a bit of desk space. When a scanner is built | | | | decide to go shopping, whether you go to an actual |
| directly into the printer, you will have a lot more room, | | | | store, or utilise the internet. In the end, it all falls to the |
| and it will most likely be cheaper than buying a | | | | decision you make. So make it a good one. |
| standalone scanner. | | | | |
