Industrialization has always brought modernization with it over the years. However, because of this, people have flocked to cities, causing housing and office spaces to become smaller. This, in turn, started to limit the space for different types of furniture and equipment that people need. But, it led to inventions like an all-in-one washer and dryer instead of having two separate ones. The same thing has led to the evolution of the MFP machine or multifunction peripheral, which combines the functions of a printer, copier, fax machine, and scanner.
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.
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.
You may also have a fax machine that can copy, print, and scan documents, allows online access to send input, saves incoming transmissions to a computer - all while retaining the traditional look and feel of a fax machine. Or, you can have a three-in-one machine capable of copying, scanning, and printing, while at the same time allows users 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 machine or AIO is typically small. It is best used in the office or at home. The core functionality of this type would be limited to scanning, printing, and copying. Users can connect to the device using WiFi, Ethernet, or USB. They also have an added option of choosing between an ink jet or laser printer. While laser printers produce better text output, ink jet printers produce better pictures.
Primarily designed for Small and Home Office spaces, a SOHO MFP can be large or small, desktop-sized. Aside from the usual features of scanning, faxing, and copying, some offer storage of documents for easier retrieval. Like AIOs, users can manage input through USB, Ethernet cable, or WiFi. Their bulk or size is normally due to extra features like paper feeders or trays, document sorting, and automatic paper feeding.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You may also have a fax machine that can copy, print, and scan documents, allows online access to send input, saves incoming transmissions to a computer - all while retaining the traditional look and feel of a fax machine. Or, you can have a three-in-one machine capable of copying, scanning, and printing, while at the same time allows users 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 machine or AIO is typically small. It is best used in the office or at home. The core functionality of this type would be limited to scanning, printing, and copying. Users can connect to the device using WiFi, Ethernet, or USB. They also have an added option of choosing between an ink jet or laser printer. While laser printers produce better text output, ink jet printers produce better pictures.
Primarily designed for Small and Home Office spaces, a SOHO MFP can be large or small, desktop-sized. Aside from the usual features of scanning, faxing, and copying, some offer storage of documents for easier retrieval. Like AIOs, users can manage input through USB, Ethernet cable, or WiFi. Their bulk or size is normally due to extra features like paper feeders or trays, document sorting, and automatic paper feeding.
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.
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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