Printing

The greatest benefits of multi-functions systems are a lower cost to you and greater productivity over most laser printers. Multi-function systems easily print documents of varying sizes, and can print volume scaled to your needs. In fact, these systems also have time-saving finishing options not always available in ink-jet or laser printers like stapling, booklet making and three-hole punching.

Lower Operating Costs

Most of multi-function systems feature significantly lower operating costs as compared to most ink-jet and laser printers. Often the cartridge-based system of a laser printer will include proprietary technology that creates a greater cost for replacing toner and parts. Higher-end multi-function devices utilize independent toner cartridges and highly durable replacement parts that can substantially reduce the total cost of operation.

High Performance Output

Business operates today at a much faster pace than ever before. As a result, requiring your employees to wait for the output of any document can significantly hamper your office’s productivity. Multi-function devices are designed to be scalable to include greater speeds and quality for both color and black & white output thus increasing your operational efficiency.

Unique Finishing Features

Most ink-jet and laser printers lack production level finishing options. This lack of production capability necessitates offline finishing which can decrease overall operational efficiency. Multi-function devices allow for the addition of production quality finishers that can offer such finishing options as offset stacking, multi-position stapling, booklet making, online bindery options and three-hold punching.

Multi-function Systems Versus Printers

As with anything, there is the right tool for the job. Laser printers are ideally suited for small printing applications and low volume. Choosing a multi-function system over a printer requires the understanding of when it is the right tool. For very small print volumes over a long period of time, the higher toner and maintenance costs of a laser printer may be the right choice. More often than not, however, the low toner and maintenance costs of a multi-function system will provide a greater value for mid to high end printing applications. Because a multi-function system offers copying, printing scanning and faxing it can provide a greater value to your employees than a simple ink-jet or laser printer.

What About Color Printing?

Today's world now works in color. Users that create content on their color monitors expect to print it out in color, which is driving an increased demand for color printing. Fortunately, there are new technologies that print color documents more cost-effectively and allow you to control color usage. Learn more...