Modernization and industrialization has always gone hand in hand. As more people flock in the city, houses and office spaces grow smaller, and so does the space that can be freed up to accommodate various furniture and equipment. Remember when a washer and dryer used to be separate, but now you can have both in one? This is modernization's response to this new need. It's the same now with a scanner, fax machine, copier, and printer. You can have all of these in one multifunction peripheral or MFP Machine.
Technology has helped evolve this concept. It combines multiple functions, and even allows users to send input or save output while remaining online, among others. Most machines come equipped with a touch screen, which is often used by this generation's users.
Normally, an MFP device would have one main function, with one or more additional functions. An example would be a digital copy machine that can also scan and print documents. It may even have fax and sorting capabilities.
Another example would be a fax machine that looks like a normal one, but offers Ethernet option so users can access their computer for the document they need, or to save what was faxed to them as a Word document, for instance. It may also be a device that has printing, scanning, and copying capabilities, with additional functions of sending and receiving faxed transmissions.
MFP machines come in different types, driven by how manufacturers in the industry started developing theirs. The basic types are Production Printing, Office, SOHO, and all-in-one. Usage differentiates these types. Furthermore, the customer base is also a determinant, whether it's for enterprise, commercial, small business, family, or individual use. These considerations all dictate the throughput, output quality, ease of use, features, and price of these machines.
An all-in-one or AIO is a smaller machine designed for use at home or in the office. The basic function of these machines are limited to print, scan, and copy. Users set up connection through Ethernet, WiFi, or USB. Further differentiation is on whether the user would like a laser or ink jet printer. Laser printers are better for text, while ink jet printers are better for photos.
A SOHO MFP can either be large or desktop-sized, but is primarily designed for Small Office or Home Office spaces. It would generally have print, scan, copy, and fax options, and may allow for document storage. Similar to AIOs, connection may be Ethernet, WiFi, or USB-based. Due to their larger size, SOHO devices would normally have additional paper trays or feeders, and offer additional functions like automatic paper feeding and sorting.
Networked offices, on the other hand, would benefit more from Office MFPs. Like other types, users have fax, copy, scan, and print options. Authentication protocols can be put in place by the management. As such, an employee's credentials would limit their capability to access certain functions or features. Due to the availability of networked connection, input can be managed through FTP and email, and also through USB.
Production Printing devices are normally not as technologically capable as the other types. However, what they lack in features, they make up with high-speed, advanced finishing functions like book binding, and high-quality. This is best used in businesses that primarily focus on the volume of printouts.
Technology has helped evolve this concept. It combines multiple functions, and even allows users to send input or save output while remaining online, among others. Most machines come equipped with a touch screen, which is often used by this generation's users.
Normally, an MFP device would have one main function, with one or more additional functions. An example would be a digital copy machine that can also scan and print documents. It may even have fax and sorting capabilities.
Another example would be a fax machine that looks like a normal one, but offers Ethernet option so users can access their computer for the document they need, or to save what was faxed to them as a Word document, for instance. It may also be a device that has printing, scanning, and copying capabilities, with additional functions of sending and receiving faxed transmissions.
MFP machines come in different types, driven by how manufacturers in the industry started developing theirs. The basic types are Production Printing, Office, SOHO, and all-in-one. Usage differentiates these types. Furthermore, the customer base is also a determinant, whether it's for enterprise, commercial, small business, family, or individual use. These considerations all dictate the throughput, output quality, ease of use, features, and price of these machines.
An all-in-one or AIO is a smaller machine designed for use at home or in the office. The basic function of these machines are limited to print, scan, and copy. Users set up connection through Ethernet, WiFi, or USB. Further differentiation is on whether the user would like a laser or ink jet printer. Laser printers are better for text, while ink jet printers are better for photos.
A SOHO MFP can either be large or desktop-sized, but is primarily designed for Small Office or Home Office spaces. It would generally have print, scan, copy, and fax options, and may allow for document storage. Similar to AIOs, connection may be Ethernet, WiFi, or USB-based. Due to their larger size, SOHO devices would normally have additional paper trays or feeders, and offer additional functions like automatic paper feeding and sorting.
Networked offices, on the other hand, would benefit more from Office MFPs. Like other types, users have fax, copy, scan, and print options. Authentication protocols can be put in place by the management. As such, an employee's credentials would limit their capability to access certain functions or features. Due to the availability of networked connection, input can be managed through FTP and email, and also through USB.
Production Printing devices are normally not as technologically capable as the other types. However, what they lack in features, they make up with high-speed, advanced finishing functions like book binding, and high-quality. This is best used in businesses that primarily focus on the volume of printouts.
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