Is the Best Choice For Your Business a Copier or MFP?

While we often use the terms copier and multifunction printer interchangeably today, in reality, they are very different machines. If you’re in the market for a new device, taking stock of your needs will help determine which format is best for your business. Machine size and feature sets will play a role so be sure to think about the number of users and the tasks they’ll need to perform before you purchase or lease.

Let’s look at the differences between  copiers and multifunction printers to help you decide:

Multifunction Devices

These devices offer the functions of four machines; a copier, fax, printer and scanner all incorporated into a single compact desktop sized device. Here are a few of the key benefits:

• A smaller footprint saves valuable real estate and can replace a room full of machines.
• The scanner function on your MFP can increase your team’s productivity by routing digital documents directly into workflows including saving documents directly to network folders, email, fax or directly onto the cloud.
• One machine costs less to repair, maintain and supply than four.
• Reclaim valuable office space for mission critical tasks like additional work stations.
• Fax capabilities mean you can communicate with clients who still rely on fax technology.

Standalone Copiers

Copier technology has changed tremendously in just a few short years. Today, copiers are much like multifunction printers only with a larger footprint. Copiers have a hard drive, can connect to your network and can produce up to 90 pages of output per minute. In addition, they offer:

• Enhanced power and speed means that they can keep up with even the busiest office environments.
• Today’s copiers can handle more sizes and types of paper stock and other printable media.
• They also offer advanced finishing features like collating, stapling, three hole punching, and several different types of binding.

Still not sure if you need a copier or an MFP? Give one of our team members a call and we’ll be glad to help. Let us show you the perfect business solution to meet your company’s unique and growing needs!