You need an all-in-one printer that will grow with your company, but you don’t want to pay for features you don’t need, either. Consider who will be using the printer and what they will use it for. A general rule of thumb is that the more people who use the printer, the more capacity, functions and speed you will need.
Bells and Whistles
Today’s multifunction printer offers several features not previously available in one machine. Here are some things to consider in getting the printer that’s right for you:
- Doing it all: An all-in-one laser printer can scan, fax and copy as well as print. Do you need all of those functions?
- Functions: be producing marketing material or booklets? Then you’ll need a high-quality color printer.
- Network capabilities: Are you able to integrate it with your existing network for easy use by everyone in the office?
- Security: Because most printers are part of a Wi-Fi network, they are open to being used by hackers to send spam, clog up their own print queues and cause other problems. What type of security features do you need?
Option and Choices
You have many new options to consider in selecting your new all-in-one printer. The answers to these questions will give you a framework to use in narrowing your choices.