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

Finding the best option can be made easier by indentifying 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 photocopier and imaging systems are designed to be sophisticated but 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.

Software and hardware utilities for photocopiers and multifunctional copiers exist to be highly compatible across all the major brands so you are not restricted in optimising your productivity. Utilities will also help boost photocopier and MFP functionality and can help you systematically monitor usage and any abuse. You can even now incorporate different data security measures to protect your data, which used to be unavoidably exposed when photocopying documents with previous generation copier systems.

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The most fundamental consideration, whether searching for a single MFP copier or a fleet of photocopiers, is your anticipated running costs, such as volume of usage and consumables.

Some suppliers can even monitor your usage remotely with your agreement, so you can always stay in supply of consumables such as copier paper and cartridges, without ever reaching the stage of being out of supply.

From your basic copier needs such as the different paper sizes featured and (different|various) levels of quality, to utilities to enhance functionality, and even advanced networking and communication capabilities, buying a photocopier for your office is all about balancing productivity with costs.