MFP or printer - which is better?

If you are thinking about buying a device for printing, then you need to think about what to take and how to use it? The market boasts not only countless printers, there are multifunctional devices that manage to combine several functions at once: printing, copying and photocopy. MFP or printer - which is better? Let's deal with this.

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Types of printers and MFPs

To make the right choice, it is necessary to consider the principle of operation of the devices and get acquainted with their advantages and disadvantages.

A multifunction device can be classified according to the following criteria:

• What technology is used in print.
• Color it or not.
• And the components that the MFP includes.

Both printers and MFPs can be classified by printing technology:

• Inkjet. Ink is used for printing.
• Laser The fuel for such an apparatus is a special powder.
• LED light. It works practically on the same technology as laser devices.

Which is better - a printer or an MFP for the home? To answer the question you need to go a little deeper into the nuances.

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Color differences

Both the multifunction device and the printer can be divided into types according to the color of printing:

• Full color. Most often, such devices use color-type cartridges - CMYK. If we are used to RGB with three primary colors, then we will have to face four: turquoise, magenta, yellow and black.
• Black and white. There is nothing to explain. Operate similar devices for printing documentation.

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Functional

This is where the differences between the devices begin. The MFP is one step ahead of the printer because it has the following features:

• A scanner is an image analysis device that can receive an electronic copy of it. After scanning, images can be edited and viewed on many devices.
• Copy machine. This gadget is capable of scanning and printing any document, photograph or drawing.

Some multifunction devices are equipped with fax. With it, you can receive images or texts that have been sent over a variety of transmission networks. Faxes themselves can be divided into two types:

1. Telefax. Transmission is carried out using telephone lines.
2. Datax Uses local or open networks for data exchange.

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MFP or printer - which is better?

The main selection criterion is your own preferences and goals. Decide on the features that you will need:

• Do you need a device that can simply print documentation or text, but not necessarily have a copy function? Then the printer is your choice. There is no sense in wasting money on the purchase of a multifunctional device. The speed of his work is slower, and he takes up much more space.
• Do you often work on a personal computer and need to use fax? Do you often scan or copy various documents? Why you still haven’t purchased a multifunction device? Not only will you save a lot of money, because you do not have to take components separately, you can also free the shelves from other massive devices.Modern devices are able to satisfy all your needs in working with documents, photographs and other interesting things. Also, such gadgets sometimes boast fantastically huge reserves of printing resources.

Important! Some representatives of office models will be able to provide you with a guarantee that consumables will not need to be replaced for several years.

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Is it possible to put an end to this?

Do not rush. You need to think not only about functionality. Settings and parameterization are an integral part of working with input and output devices. Sometimes it is better to purchase a printer and scanner, since the functionality of the MFP has very few settings. You will not be able to parameterize each device in it individually. If you suddenly need a scanner with a high resolution, then inside such a device you will never find it. If the printer breaks down inside the instrument cluster, the entire device will turn into a huge scanner.

Important! Another minus is the automatic head cleaning function. This feature leads to increased ink consumption, which will significantly affect the cost of maintenance.

But when choosing multiple devices, remember the following things:

• Devices together will take up more space than an MFP would take.
• The price of such a question does not seem small to you.
• Yes, and one device with great functionality is easier to manage than several at once.

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And if you plan home use?

Which is better - a printer or an MFP for the home? You can give the answer, since you need to rely on several things when choosing:

• Goals.
• Facilities.
• Your occupation.

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Now you know what to follow in order to choose the right device. Good luck in choosing devices!