If you're a little fuzzy about the differences between copiers, printers, and multifunction systems, that's understandable. The terms are often used interchangeably, but there are significant differences between these three types of imaging technologies. Here's a look at the capabilities and features commonly found in devices from each category.
Laser Printer
A network laser printer can be a valuable productivity booster for your team. These devices do what they say—crank out detailed images fast—and the right laser printer can produce thousands of documents a month.
Some common capabilities include:
- Automatic duplexing to save paper Internal memories for faster reprints of saved documents
- Sharp black and white text or color imaging reproduction
- Ability to print on a wide variety of media types
- Energy-saving features
Copier
A copier can reproduce documents fast, maintaining the integrity and clarity of the original image. Some also include capabilities to make changes.
Here's an overview of some standard copier features:
- Fast start-up times
- High dpi resolutions
- Reduce, enlarge, or combine images, add page numbers, etc.
- Handle a variety of media types and paper sizes
- Energy-saving capabilities
Multifunction System
No matter what name you assign to it—multifunction system, multifunction printer, or multifunction copier—this office workhorse is second-to-none.
Here's how a multifunction system can redefine productivity for your company:
- Stand in as a printer, copier, scanner, and fax machine in one, and space-saving device
- Scan, capture, and convert documents and send them to a variety of locations
- Launch paperless workflows and route information to electronic document management systems
- Add a staple, fold, hole-punch, or saddle stitch to your documents
What Kind of Device Does Your Office Need?
Our Managed Print Services experts can help assess your requirements and make a recommendation that works best for your company. Contact us at CPC Office Technologies to learn more today!