As an IT professional, you have more than enough on your plate: Security, business continuity, data management, user errors, plus…everything else. Your printer shouldn’t make your job even harder—nobody’s got time for paper jams!
But how do you go about choosing the right multifunctional printer (MFP)? Businesses in today’s interconnected world need more than just printing, copying, scanning and faxing capabilities from their MFPs. They also need flexible software and hardware product options that have the interoperability to help manage their documents. A recent Spiceworks survey of 160 IT pros across industries reveals the key factors IT pros consider when assessing MFPs:
BIGGEST MFP CHALLENGES
The biggest challenges they face is finding reliable devices that are easy to use and manage (while keeping maintenance costs low):
CRITICAL CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE YOU BUY
(percentage of those who rated the factor as very iportant or critical on a 5-point scale)
EVALUATING MFPs
While roughly three-quarters rely on previous experience when evaluating MFPs, here are a few other helpful sources to consider:
Independent ratings and review
Online communities
Product datasheets and technical specifications
Peer recommendations / word of mouth
Vendor / manufacturer websites
Supplier / dealer recommendations
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