How to Choose the Best Multifunction Printer for Your Business

When choosing suitable business printers for your office, it helps to know that multifunction printers (MFP) and multifunction copiers are not all designed the same. 

There are different categories of printers and business copiers, each geared toward a specific task. Choosing the right printer can be challenging as they come in various sizes, capacities, and functionalities. 

Knowing what you are looking for in a business printer will help you make a more informed choice. Albuquerque’s printer professionals at Crumbacher can help you find the multifunction printer, business copier, or business printer that works for your business.

Should You Get Inkjet or Laser?

Ink or laser, what is the difference? Both choices are suitable depending on how you plan to use the printer. Let’s look at some differences between the two.

Laser Printers

• Laser printers are known for their rapid print speeds and crisper-looking prints. 
• They cost less per page in comparison to inkjet.
• A laser printer works by attracting charged toner from a photographic drum and applying it to the paper fed into it. The head roller fuses the image. Simple in design, they use toner powders (different shades) to print text and graphics.

Inkjet Printers

• Ink cartridges for inkjets cost less than a laser toner cartridge but cost much more per print. 
• Inkjet printers can print glossy photos as easily as they can print essays and pie charts. However, the result isn’t as crisp as with a laser jet. 
• Inkjets are slower and may cost more to run over time.

If you are looking for a business printer with rapid speed for volume printing, you should keep a laser printer in mind. 

MFPs for the Win

When it comes to versatility, if you want more than just prints, many MFPs (multifunction printers) are capable of photocopying, faxing, printing, and scanning, all in one machine.

An MFP can be the perfect solution even for smaller companies with a considerable workforce or freelancers working from home.

Many of these MFPs have different technical features; they can connect to the web, have Wi-Fi capabilities, and even offer mobile printing. Automatic document feeders let you use both sides of the paper for prints and scans. Some multifunction printers can use both laser printing for quick prints and inkjet for high-quality HD photographic prints.

Mobile Printing and Touch Screen

Mobile printing options make it easy to control the printer straight from your phone. Some apps allow you to print directly from your phone or by emailing the printer. Just set up your phone with your printer through Near Field Communication (NFC) and get a quick print whenever you need it.

With touchscreen capabilities, you have more control of your printer. You can check cartridge and toner levels with a single touch. Scan essential files and documents and send them directly to cloud storage for easy retrieval.

You can print high-definition photos from your digital SLR camera directly from a USB drive. Plug your USB into the USB port if your MFP has one.

Crumbacher Has Your Multifunction Printer Solution

Choosing the right multifunction printer for your needs doesn’t have to be complicated. The business IT experts at Crumbacher are here to help. We offer only the best multifunction printers and provide continued service and maintenance to keep them in optimal working order. If you are ready to take your office’s productivity to the next level, give our office a call today!