It wasn't very long ago that printers printed, copiers copied, and scanners scanned--and that was it. Each machine had its own simple functions and certainly didn't talk to mobile devices or operate on a network. The good news is that we've come pretty far since those days--but, while multifunction devices have all kinds of benefits, it can be difficult to choose between them. Today, we're here to change that.
Prioritizing Your Needs
The first thing to consider when choosing devices of any kind is exactly what you need. Do you want a device that can do it all, or do you just need something that can help with your scanning jobs so it's easier to go green? It's important to remember that your business is unique, which means that your needs won't look like anyone else's. You'll have to do a quick, thoughtful analysis of your workplace, your current goals, and your ideal future in order to prioritize your needs. Once you've done that, it's easier than ever to choose perfect devices.
Here are a few additional tips to make the buying process quick and painless:
- Consider speed.
Printers, copiers, and scanners--and multifunction devices, too--are going to have different speed capabilities. If you have a lot of big print jobs on a regular basis, you'll want a faster device that can get things done on time.
- Do research on features.
Today's devices have all the bells and whistles, but if you don't know how to use those bells and whistles (or don't need them), you'll be wasting money. Do a little bit of research on things like scan-to-email capabilities, memory cards, hard drives, and more.
- Prioritize security.
Any device you purchase needs to fit into your security processes, and, ideally, have some security of its own. Don't choose a device that will put your data at risk!
Scanning, printing, and copying are all huge parts of the business world. For help choosing perfect devices to get the job done, contact us today!
