On of the most popular uses of mfp (multifunction printer or copier) based scanning is the ability to scan to e-mail. One of our clients recently highlighted a frequent problem that users encounter when they don't fully understand the way to setup their scanning for efficient scanning to e-mail use. Here's the story.
Office Document Strategies Blog
Topics: Multifunction Printer, Scanning, MFP, colour multifunction, colour multifunction printer
7 Key Factors For Choosing Your MFP For Scanning
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Thu, Jan 5, 2012 @ 06:01 AM
It is common for many offices to use a multifunction printer (mfp) product for scanning. When you are considering the purchase of your next unit, here are 7 factors to consider before you decide.
Topics: Multifunction Printer, Scanning, MFP
Recently Kyocera Canada released the results of the latest mfp product reliability study performed by Industry Analysts, Inc. The results are a substantial win for Kyocera and show that reliability is tops with their product line.
Topics: Multifunction Printer, MFP, colour multifunction, colour multifunction printer, Kyocera copier, Kyocera Canada
Green Postage Meter and MFP Equals Refurbished - Your Vendors Lie
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Fri, Dec 9, 2011 @ 02:12 AM
Does trying to look environmentally friendly mean you should lie to your potential customers?
We have noted that in both the MFP business and in the postage meter business certain suppliers are promoting their 'Green" product as good solutions for clients.
Topics: Postage meter, Multifunction Printer, MFP, Copier, postage machine
Small, Medium Business (SMB) And Managed Print Services
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Tue, Nov 29, 2011 @ 03:11 AM
Topics: Multifunction Printer, document storage strategy, cost of printing, Managed Print Services, managed toner plan, MPS
Colour Multifunction Copier Install Is Done Right Inspite of My Error
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Sep 7, 2011 @ 08:09 AM
I recently returned from a short vacation. While away one of my clients had a new colour multifunction copier installed in their offices. At the same time our technical team member reactivated a B&W multifunction print device that they had mothballed for about a year while their offices were under construction.
Topics: Multifunction Printer, Colour printer, Copier, colour multifunction, colour multifunction printer, Customer service
6 Cautions For Buying a Lease Return Copier or MFP
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Tue, Aug 9, 2011 @ 07:08 AM
Sometimes people want the capability of a newer copier-mfp but are not able to pay for the latest and greatest. An option that often works for them is to consider a lease return or refurbished machine. Unfortunately, this type of purchase can be a challenge if you do not understand how the industry works. Here are things you should consider before entering into a deal.
Topics: Multifunction Printer, MFP, Copier, colour multifunction, colour multifunction printer, Lease return
Bad IT Support, Multifunction Printer, Postage Machine Deals
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Tue, Jul 5, 2011 @ 07:07 AM
One of the things that bothers me the most when I am dealing with clients is when I learn about deals they have entered into that are just not good for the client. This occurs in all of the areas of our business, IT support, multifunction printers or postage machines.
Topics: Postage meter, Multifunction Printer, MFP, IT network, postage machine, leasing
Multifunction Copier - Like A Furnace? - A Hamilton Comment
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Thu, Jun 30, 2011 @ 07:06 AM
A little while ago I was talking to one of our clients in Hamilton ON and he described looking for a multifunction copier (MFP) as like looking for a furnace, "Something you have to do not something you want to do". His premise was this was a necessary evil not a necessity.
Topics: e-mail, Multifunction Printer, Scanning, document management, MFP, Printer, office document strategy, Kyocera copier
TASKalfa 4550ci Multifunction Colour Printer, A First Look
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Jun 22, 2011 @ 07:06 AM
Kyocera had just introduced a significant upgrade to their multifunction printer lineup. Eleven new models have just hit the street and they offer a major upgrade to the past line from Kyocera.
Topics: Multifunction Printer, software tools, MFP, colour multifunction, colour multifunction printer, Kyocera copier