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.
Although an MFP device comes with additional functions, they generally have a single main function. For example, you can have a copy machine that also functions as a printer and scanner. It may even provide extra functions like fax and automatic sorting capabilities.
Another example is a fax machine that may look like your normal fax machine, but has the capability to connect to a computer for the input, save incoming faxes as a soft copy, or be able to scan, print, and copy documents. Another example may be a combination of printer, scanner, and copier, with the capability to send and receive faxed transmissions.
Different companies in this industry have developed a lot of MFP machines, that gave birth to various types. These are the all-in-one, SOHO, Office, and Production Printing. Further differentiation is available depending on usage. Machines are designed for family or individual use, small business, commercial, and enterprise. The price, features and usability, output quality, and throughput, would naturally be dependent on these considerations.
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.
The least technologically capable type are the Production Printing devices. However, the excellent output quality, advanced functionality for finishing prints like book binding, and fast speed in producing output, more than make up for the lack of the usual features. This is best used in companies where the number of printouts are priority.
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.
Although an MFP device comes with additional functions, they generally have a single main function. For example, you can have a copy machine that also functions as a printer and scanner. It may even provide extra functions like fax and automatic sorting capabilities.
Another example is a fax machine that may look like your normal fax machine, but has the capability to connect to a computer for the input, save incoming faxes as a soft copy, or be able to scan, print, and copy documents. Another example may be a combination of printer, scanner, and copier, with the capability to send and receive faxed transmissions.
Different companies in this industry have developed a lot of MFP machines, that gave birth to various types. These are the all-in-one, SOHO, Office, and Production Printing. Further differentiation is available depending on usage. Machines are designed for family or individual use, small business, commercial, and enterprise. The price, features and usability, output quality, and throughput, would naturally be dependent on these considerations.
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.
The least technologically capable type are the Production Printing devices. However, the excellent output quality, advanced functionality for finishing prints like book binding, and fast speed in producing output, more than make up for the lack of the usual features. This is best used in companies where the number of printouts are priority.
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