When your workplace wants a photocopier, getting to grips with the different types of copiers can make purchasing a difficult and prolonged process.

It is not just about the difference between black and white photocopiers and colour copiers, but now there is a huge choice of decisions to assist your workplace IT more economic with multifunctional copier technology.

You will now find combined scanner copiers, MFP copiers (Multifunctional Printer Copiers), integrated facsimiles, and all these different kinds of systems with assorted levels of advanced connectivity, such as wireless and Bluetooth technology.

You can make finding the best option easier by identifying your core office needs for photocopier technology. Your business may only need a single photocopier, or may need a fleet of multifunctional copiers with wireless network capabilities.

It does not have to seem so complicated though. Today’s manufacturers design photocopiers and imaging systems to be sophisticated and productive. You can even enhance office productivity with a various range of commercial utility software for efficient copy, scan, print and fax operations, as well as networking, electronic communication and document management.

Developers design software and hardware utilities for photocopiers and multifunctional copiers to be highly compatible across all major brands, enabling you to optimize your productivity. Utilities will also help boost photocopier and MFP functionality and can help you systematically monitor usage and any abuse. You can now incorporate various data security measures to protect your information, which older copier systems previously exposed when photocopying documents.

The key consideration, whether for a single MFP copier or a fleet, is your expected running costs and consumables.

Some suppliers can remotely monitor your usage, ensuring you never run out of consumables like copier paper and cartridges.

Buying a photocopier involves balancing productivity with costs, considering paper sizes, quality levels, and advanced functionality.