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.
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.
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.
Various companies in this business have created different MFP machines. As such, there are different types in existence now, which are SOHO, all-in-one, Production Printing, and Office. These can be differentiated based on their usage, as well as the customer base they were made for. Some of these devices are made for individuals, families, small businesses, commercial offices, and enterprises. As such, cost, ease of use, features, throughput, and output quality, naturally depend on the type required by the user.
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.
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 designed for offices that are networked. Similar to the others, it offers print, scan, copy, and fax options. Management can add authentication protocols that may limit a person's capacity when using the machine based on his/her credentials. In addition, input can be provided using a USB, or through email and FTP due to its network capability.
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.
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.
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.
Various companies in this business have created different MFP machines. As such, there are different types in existence now, which are SOHO, all-in-one, Production Printing, and Office. These can be differentiated based on their usage, as well as the customer base they were made for. Some of these devices are made for individuals, families, small businesses, commercial offices, and enterprises. As such, cost, ease of use, features, throughput, and output quality, naturally depend on the type required by the user.
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.
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 designed for offices that are networked. Similar to the others, it offers print, scan, copy, and fax options. Management can add authentication protocols that may limit a person's capacity when using the machine based on his/her credentials. In addition, input can be provided using a USB, or through email and FTP due to its network capability.
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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