Information about printers ARE THERE ANY OTHER CHOICES IN THE PRINTER MARKET? In addition to ink jet printers and laser printers, there's a third category to add to your deliberations on which type of printer to buy. Have you considered that you might want something that can do more than just print? How about a unit that can scan as well as print? It's appealing to many people since the addition of a scanner means you can make photocopies at your desk. A Multi Function Product (MFP) also loosens up tight spaces and tight budgets. Manufacturers have incorporated many of the shared features found in single devices and incorporated them into one unit. The benefit is in lower hardware costs but beware: whenever a Jack-of-all-trades substitutes for the master of one, quality suffers. Users often find that the compromise is in the quality of scanned images. But it comes back to the question of what you need and what you expect. You can't expect the quality of a graphics arts scanner in a multifunction machine that costs half the price. Besides, few business applications require more than an MFP provides. As with all new product areas, multifunction printing continues to evolve. Manufacturers are now incorporating color for printing and also for scanning and copying. Please note: The information in these pages is not intended as support or recommendation of a particular type of hardware. While we do our best to maintain accuracy, KO-REC-TYPE® assumes no liability for the information contained herein. BACK Copyright 2001 Ko-Rec-Type® | Trademark Information Products | Ink Jet Printer supplies | Laser Printer Supplies | Fax & MFP Supplies Typewriter & Printer Ribbons | Photocopier Supplies | Correction Supplies | Product Finder Where to Buy | Guarantee | Company Overview | For our Dealers | Contact Us