Devices and specifications
Multifunction Printer (MFP)
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What is Multifunction Printer?
A multifunction printer (MFP) is a single office device that combines print, copy, scan, and fax in one unit, in place of several separate machines.
A multifunction printer (MFP) is a single office device that consolidates print, copy, scan, and fax functions into one unit, replacing the need for separate machines.
Modern office MFPs, such as the Toshiba eStudio range, also include scan to folder, scan to email, secure print release, and remote diagnostics as standard or optional capabilities.
The terms MFP, multifunction device (MFD), and photocopier are often used interchangeably in Australian business contexts, though MFP is the current manufacturer and lease-industry term.
Most managed print leases on the Mid North Coast are based on A3 colour or mono MFPs rather than single-function printers.
In short
- One device for print, copy, scan, and fax.
- Adds scan to folder, scan to email, and secure print on business models.
- Also called an MFD or photocopier.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a multifunction printer and a copier?
In modern offices the terms describe the same class of device.
A multifunction printer (MFP) prints, copies, scans, and faxes from one unit, which is what most people still call a photocopier.
The lease industry uses MFP or MFD as the current term.
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Related terms
- A3 vs A4 PrinterA3 and A4 are paper sizes. An A3 multifunction printer handles both sizes, while an A4 desktop cannot print A3 at all. A3 is roughly double the size of A4.
- Duplex PrintingDuplex printing is the ability to print on both sides of a page automatically in one pass. It cuts paper use and is standard on most office printers.
- Scan to Folder and Scan to EmailScan to folder sends a scanned document straight to a shared network or cloud folder. Scan to email delivers it as an email attachment.
- Pages Per Minute (PPM)Pages per minute (ppm) is the rated output speed of a printer, measuring how many A4 pages it produces in a minute. Higher ppm suits busier offices.
- OCR (Optical Character Recognition)OCR is the technology that reads the text off a scanned page, turning a picture of a document into words a computer can search and edit.
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