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 type of device has evolved with technology. Aside from combining multiple functions, it can even connect to the Internet for input, or to save output. Most even come with touch screens that people in this generation are familiar with.
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 device could be desktop-sized or larger, but it is normally used in Small Office/Home Offices. It would normally have the options to scan, print, fax, copy, and, in some instances, allow the user to use the machine for storing documents. Like AIOs, users would connect to it through WiFi, Ethernet, or USB. Because of the bulk, this type of device normally have extra feeders or paper trays, and provide additional functions such as sorting and automatic paper feeding.
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.
This type of device has evolved with technology. Aside from combining multiple functions, it can even connect to the Internet for input, or to save output. Most even come with touch screens that people in this generation are familiar with.
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 device could be desktop-sized or larger, but it is normally used in Small Office/Home Offices. It would normally have the options to scan, print, fax, copy, and, in some instances, allow the user to use the machine for storing documents. Like AIOs, users would connect to it through WiFi, Ethernet, or USB. Because of the bulk, this type of device normally have extra feeders or paper trays, and provide additional functions such as sorting and automatic paper feeding.
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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