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.
This machine went forward as technology evolved. It provides a combination of different functions, and even allows users to access the Internet to get the input, or to save it. Majority of these machines come equipped with touch screens, which most people are more comfortable using nowadays.
Usually, an MFP device has a single function, with additional functions on top of it. For instance, it could be a digital copy machine with scanning and printing functions. It may even have fax or paper 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.
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.
For office or home use, an AIO or all-in-one device is recommended. Copying, scanning, and printing are the basic functions of this type of machine. Input can be sent through USB connection, WiFi, or Ethernet cable. Users can also choose between a laser printer and an ink jet printer. Text printouts are better with laser printers, while photos are better with ink jet printers.
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.
Office MFPs are made for networked offices. Like the others, it has printing, scanning, copying, and faxing options. The company's management team can implement protocols that require authentication, and prevent an employee from utilizing some functions based on their credentials. Input may be provided to the device through the use of USB, or through FTP and email because of the network capability.
Production Printing machines are generally not as advanced technologically. However, this lack in the number of features is countered by advanced functionality like binding a book, fast printing speed, and excellent output quality. This is perfect in businesses where the main objective is to produce the highest volume of output.
This machine went forward as technology evolved. It provides a combination of different functions, and even allows users to access the Internet to get the input, or to save it. Majority of these machines come equipped with touch screens, which most people are more comfortable using nowadays.
Usually, an MFP device has a single function, with additional functions on top of it. For instance, it could be a digital copy machine with scanning and printing functions. It may even have fax or paper 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.
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.
For office or home use, an AIO or all-in-one device is recommended. Copying, scanning, and printing are the basic functions of this type of machine. Input can be sent through USB connection, WiFi, or Ethernet cable. Users can also choose between a laser printer and an ink jet printer. Text printouts are better with laser printers, while photos are better with ink jet printers.
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.
Office MFPs are made for networked offices. Like the others, it has printing, scanning, copying, and faxing options. The company's management team can implement protocols that require authentication, and prevent an employee from utilizing some functions based on their credentials. Input may be provided to the device through the use of USB, or through FTP and email because of the network capability.
Production Printing machines are generally not as advanced technologically. However, this lack in the number of features is countered by advanced functionality like binding a book, fast printing speed, and excellent output quality. This is perfect in businesses where the main objective is to produce the highest volume of output.
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