Choosing an MFP for home

In the period of computer technology, almost every home has a laptop, computer, tablet, or other modern technology. One of them is a multifunctional device (MFP). Of course, many users manage with regular printers, but if you need to not only print, but also periodically scan, copy, then the MFP will be the best purchase. How to choose a multifunctional device for the house, and will be discussed in this article.

What is MFP

The MFP is a combination of such equipment as the printer, the copier and the scanner. Some models of the device include an additional phone and fax. Many functions often have to be used at home - such as printing text, copying printed or handwritten material, scanning documents, and high-quality printing of photographs.

Buying separately a printer, scanner, copier or fax machine, you will spend much more money than buying all the necessary devices in one device.

In addition, buying an MFP will give you many other benefits.

1. Compactness. A set of individual devices will take a lot of space.
2. Reliability. In case of breakage of working parts, the repair will be much cheaper.
3. Multitasking. Work with documentation, photos, etc.
4. Economical use of colors.
5. Easy to install and configure - need only one outlet. Included is one cable, driver, and installation instructions.
6. Ease of operation. As a rule, the MFP is equipped with a modern LCD display.

Choose the type of MFP

Laser or jet? This question interests a large number of buyers. Both the first and second have their advantages and disadvantages. After studying them in more detail, you can make the right choice.

Laser

First consider the advantages of laser multifunction devices.

1. Laser models for home performfast printing. On them, unlike inkjet, you can perform large volumes of work (printing speed up to 25 pages per minute).
2. The simplicity of the device.Repair is required extremely rarely, since the device almost does not break.
3. The device is easy to work. Even an untrained person can cope.
4. Multifunctional device works almost no noise and vibration. After refilling the cartridge, it lasts for quite a long time, on average from 1,000 to 2,000 sheets.
5. Drying of the paint is excluded because the toner powder is inside.
6. Cheap models are available in a large assortment.
7. The device accepts paper of different quality. It is also possible to print on labels, films and thick fabric.

Have color laser models for home there are some drawbacks. First of all - this is the high cost of the device. In addition, although the device has the ability to print in color, you should not buy it for photos. But for documents and drawings it is quite possible to choose a laser. Disadvantages black and white laser models home can be attributed to the high cost of the device and frequent refilling of the cartridge.

Jet

Inkjet MFPs are mainly color models. Their advantages include the following:

• reasonable price of the device;
• simple cartridge refilling;
• connectivity with CISS (ink savings);
• Photos printed on photo paper are of high quality.

The drawbacks of jetting are also quite a few.

1. The main disadvantage of inkjet multifunction devices isfrequent ink drying (if you do not use the device for more than a month). This can lead to drying of the printhead, which is fraught with costly repairs.
2. The ink in the cartridge runs out quickly, so it needs to be refilled frequently, and this, in turn, affects print quality. Black stripes appear, there is a blur of letters.
3. Vibration at work devices - this is due to the movement of the right-left print head.
4. Printing time on ink-jet multifunction devices is longer, and printing speed is lower than that of laser (per minute from 10 to 15 pages).
5. Finished sheets should be protected from water drops, because text spreading is possible.

Briefly about the benefits of CISS

This system applies only for jetty. CISS are cartridge and capsular. The difference lies in the installation on the printhead, respectively, of the cartridge unit or lightweight capsules.
The economical consumption of ink is ensured by the supply of ink from the rechargeable tanks to the print head.. Cartridges (or capsules) are connected to ink cans using a multichannel silicone loop.The system is completely hermetically sealed, except for the compartment in which the pressure is stabilized.

What guide when choosing a multifunctional device

If you decide to purchase a multifunction device, it is not necessary to stop your choice on expensive models. It is quite possible to buy a cheap, but reliable MFP. For this it is necessary to take into account important criteria. If you need a multifunction device with the ability to print in color, then stop the choice on an inkjet printer. It is perfect for amateur printing images on photographic paper in small quantities. Connecting a system of continuous ink supply, you will significantly reduce the cost of printing, while maintaining good quality. High-speed printing for home use multifunction device, as a rule, is not required - this criterion fits perfectly inkjet machine. And when choosing black and white (monochrome) device Pay attention to the laser models of the MFP. When printing large quantities of material, a minimum of ink is expended.

The presence of a copier is available in all models, the use of one-sided copying reduces the cost of the device.

Print format for normal use applies to A4. Some models are designed for printing on paper formats A1, A2, A3 and A5. Listing is made both on a plain paper, and on a photographic paper. The printing of business cards of booklets is provided. To facilitate the work is important the presence of WiFi, USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth.

However, not all of the above functions can be useful while working at home, so when choosing an MFP, some of them can be excluded.

1. There is no demand for the use of large paper sizes, for example, A1, A2.
2. Blutooth and Enthernet are also not relevant for home use.
3. High speed printing is rarely required, so you can get by with a low speed.
4. Having a fax and duplex printing is unlikely to be necessary at home.

Excluding the above characteristics, you can purchase an MFP much cheaper.

Top 5 best multifunction home appliances

Thanks to the positive feedback from experts and, of course, users, take a closer look at the best multifunctional devices from 2016-2017. The rating includes five models of multifunction devices - there is plenty to choose from.

Epson Expression Home XP-335

Xerox WorkCentre 6025

The disadvantages of the model include complex management and settings.

Samsung Xpress M2070W

The disadvantage is the high cost of new cartridges.

Brother DCP-9020CDW

Canon PIXMA MG7740

Unfortunately, such a device also has its drawbacks. First of all, it is high ink cost. Also not included with USB cable. The glossy plastic of the case is also not a virtue, but these are trifles in comparison with the excellent print quality.