A large woods that shows green printing

Einführung einer Strategie für umweltfreundliches Drucken

30 September 2019
Desktop vs multifunctional printing image

Should organisations be moving from desktop to multi-functional printers?

30 September 2019
A large woods that shows green printing

Einführung einer Strategie für umweltfreundliches Drucken

30 September 2019
Desktop vs multifunctional printing image

Should organisations be moving from desktop to multi-functional printers?

30 September 2019

Should organisations be moving from desktop to multi-functional printers?

Since their inception, desktop printers have been a part of consumer and business environments, providing quick access to printing and improving business operations. But is it time for a shakeup with how your organisation prints?

 

Improve your organisational efficiency

A desktop printer is a device used to print documents that are sent from a digital file. They are often smaller in size, to fit on a desk or table, as their name suggests. However, they can come in many models with various capabilities, depending on the style and brand of the printer. In contrast, a multi-functional printer incorporates the extra functionality of printing, fax, and copying. They are often larger devices, however can come in smaller forms similar to desktop printers.

It can be confusing for business’ to understand whether switching to a bigger and more powerful machine, like a multi-functional device, is worthwhile. Even after this decision has been made, selecting the right hardware, software and managed service solutions is a difficult process.

Therefore, it is important for organisations to take into account both the positives and negatives of both types of printers in order to make a well informed, suitable decision, which is ultimately a good investment.

 

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Should organisations be moving from desktop to multi-functional printers?

Since their inception, desktop printers have been a part of consumer and business environments, providing quick access to printing and improving business operations. But is it time for a shakeup with how your organisation prints?

 

Improve your organisational efficiency

A desktop printer is a device used to print documents that are sent from a digital file. They are often smaller in size, to fit on a desk or table, as their name suggests. However, they can come in many models with various capabilities, depending on the style and brand of the printer. In contrast, a multi-functional printer incorporates the extra functionality of printing, fax, and copying. They are often larger devices, however can come in smaller forms similar to desktop printers.

It can be confusing for business’ to understand whether switching to a bigger and more powerful machine, like a multi-functional device, is worthwhile. Even after this decision has been made, selecting the right hardware, software and managed service solutions is a difficult process.

Therefore, it is important for organisations to take into account both the positives and negatives of both types of printers in order to make a well informed, suitable decision, which is ultimately a good investment.

 

Latest insights

20 July 2026

85 % der NHS-Trusts verfügen über keine proaktive Überwachung der digitalen Nutzererfahrung an vorderster Front

Eine Untersuchung im Rahmen des Informationsfreiheitsgesetzes ergab, dass weitere 28 % der NHS-Trusts keine Angaben dazu machen konnten, wie viele IT-Ausfälle bei ihnen aufgetreten waren.

Keep up to date with all the latest in Managed Workplace Services.

By submitting this form, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the Apogee Privacy Statement.
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