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 is a fax machine that may look like your normal fax machine, but has the capability to connect to a computer for the input, save incoming faxes as a soft copy, or be able to scan, print, and copy documents. Another example may be a combination of printer, scanner, and copier, with the capability to send and receive faxed transmissions.
MFP machines come in different types, driven by how manufacturers in the industry started developing theirs. The basic types are Production Printing, Office, SOHO, and all-in-one. Usage differentiates these types. Furthermore, the customer base is also a determinant, whether it's for enterprise, commercial, small business, family, or individual use. These considerations all dictate the throughput, output quality, ease of use, features, and price of these machines.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 is a fax machine that may look like your normal fax machine, but has the capability to connect to a computer for the input, save incoming faxes as a soft copy, or be able to scan, print, and copy documents. Another example may be a combination of printer, scanner, and copier, with the capability to send and receive faxed transmissions.
MFP machines come in different types, driven by how manufacturers in the industry started developing theirs. The basic types are Production Printing, Office, SOHO, and all-in-one. Usage differentiates these types. Furthermore, the customer base is also a determinant, whether it's for enterprise, commercial, small business, family, or individual use. These considerations all dictate the throughput, output quality, ease of use, features, and price of these machines.
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.
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.
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.
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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