Multifunction printers have become extremely popular over the last several years. These printers generally include copying and scanning functions, as well as sending and receiving faxes in some cases.
Some of the newer models also include photo printing capabilities, with digital memory card readers and preview screens built right into the printer.
Before choosing a multifunction printer, there are a few things you need to keep in mind.
Printing your photos yourself on your own printer is convenient. That convenience does come with a price. To have your photos printed at a photo store often costs less than 10 cents per print. Doing it yourself will cost you about $1.00 per print.
It may be good for occasionally printing photos but it is a costly luxury for printing all your photos.
Another thing to consider is the quality of the various components. For example, the scanner may not be as high resolution as some stand-alone models.
Using your all-in-one printer for scanning depends on how important the resulting prints are. If you are working with photos and want a clear sharp print you may want to use a separate scanner.
Sometimes all-in-one printers have limited printing options. A printer whose function is only to print may give you more options of paper size or may give you a better print quality.
The final thing to consider is that if you ever have a problem with your multifunction printer, you'll lose your scanner, copier, printer and possibly fax while it's getting repaired. Having separate units means you would only be without one of them if you ever need repairs done.
If your needs are relatively basic, however, a multifunction is a great choice. You can get all the same functions as having 3 or 4 separate machines, for less money and in a lot less space. - 16039
Some of the newer models also include photo printing capabilities, with digital memory card readers and preview screens built right into the printer.
Before choosing a multifunction printer, there are a few things you need to keep in mind.
Printing your photos yourself on your own printer is convenient. That convenience does come with a price. To have your photos printed at a photo store often costs less than 10 cents per print. Doing it yourself will cost you about $1.00 per print.
It may be good for occasionally printing photos but it is a costly luxury for printing all your photos.
Another thing to consider is the quality of the various components. For example, the scanner may not be as high resolution as some stand-alone models.
Using your all-in-one printer for scanning depends on how important the resulting prints are. If you are working with photos and want a clear sharp print you may want to use a separate scanner.
Sometimes all-in-one printers have limited printing options. A printer whose function is only to print may give you more options of paper size or may give you a better print quality.
The final thing to consider is that if you ever have a problem with your multifunction printer, you'll lose your scanner, copier, printer and possibly fax while it's getting repaired. Having separate units means you would only be without one of them if you ever need repairs done.
If your needs are relatively basic, however, a multifunction is a great choice. You can get all the same functions as having 3 or 4 separate machines, for less money and in a lot less space. - 16039
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