MFP or printer - which is better?

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

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Types of printers and MFDs

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

The multifunctional device can be classified according to the following features:

• What technology is used in printing.
• 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. Fuel for this device is a special powder.
• LED Light. Works practically on the same technology as laser devices.

Which is better - a printer or a mfu for the house? To answer the question, you need to go a little deeper into the nuances.

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Differences in color

Both the multifunctional device and the printer can be divided into color types:

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

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Functionality

This is where the differences begin. The MFP is one step ahead of the printer, due to the fact that it has the following functions:

• The scanner is an image analysis device capable of receiving its electronic copy. After scanning an image, you can edit and view on many devices.
• Copier. This gadget is able to scan and print any document, photo or picture.

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

1. Telefax. The transfer is carried out using telephone lines.
2. Datefax. Uses local or open networks for data exchange.

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MFP or printer - which is better?

The main criterion of choice is their own preferences and goals. Decide on the functions you will need:

• Do you need a device that can simply print out the documentation or text, but not necessarily the copy function? Then the printer is your choice. There is no point in wasting money on the purchase of a multifunctional device. The speed of its work is slower, and it takes much more space.
• Do you very often work for a personal computer and have a need to use a fax machine? Do you often scan or copy different documents? Why have not you purchased a multifunctional device yet? Not only will you save a lot of money, because you do not have to take the components separately, so you can also free the shelves from other massive devices. Modern devices are able to satisfy all your needs in working with documents, photos and other interesting things. Also, such gadgets can sometimes boast fantastically huge stocks of resources for printing.

Important! Some representatives of office models will be able to ensure that you will not need to replace consumables for several years.

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Is it possible to put on this point?

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

Important! Another disadvantage is the automatic head cleaning function. This function leads to an increased consumption of ink, which will significantly affect the price of service.

But choosing a few devices, remember the following things:

• Devices together will occupy more space than the MFP would have occupied.
• The price of such a question does not seem small to you.
• Yes, and one device with more functionality to manage more easily than several at once.

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And if household use is planned?

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

• Objectives.
• Tools.
• The kind of your occupation.

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