Multifunction machines

There are a variety of multifunction machines available for the workplace and home office.

One of the main advantages of a multifunction machine is their space-saving ability. The downside is that when one function goes wrong, it can render all functions unworkable.

Multifunction machines began as a way to integrate fax and photocopier technology together, so that you could print and copy and scan paper documents.

Nowadays, multifunction machines are likely to have media card readers as well for printing from digital memory cards, especially from cameras, and some multifunction machines now come with a built in harddrive to store large amounts of data for re-use.

Although multifunction machines are often aimed at small business use, the range can run into huge industrial units that integrate various common features.

Common features of multifunction machines

Common features of multifunction machines therefore include:

Photocopying
Document scanning
Integrated fax machine
Printer (inkjet/laser and b/w or colour)

References for multifunction machines

Multifunction printers: Multifunction machines from Lexmark, a major manufacturer.
Multifunction: Multifunction machines from A2B Office, a UK supplier.
Multifunction copiers: Reference of multifunction machines available in the UK.
Multifunction copiers: Multifunction copier machines as listed at Office World Me.
Multifunctional: Technical history and description of multifunctionm machines
Multifunction: Range of industrial level multifunction machines from xerox