How to choose the best affordable MFP for home - practical tips

Benefits MFP for home in the comments do not need.In one case we have several technical devices that perform very different tasks (copier, scanner and printer).Not to mention the space savings, the money is also is considerably cheaper, because the "wholesale" always better "retail."But how to choose the optimal model of the IFIs?

It is clear that a device designed for home use, the possibilities are somewhat limited in comparison with the devices for professional use.Based on this, you must first determine with the main tasks that the device will have to decide.Then it becomes clear and the requirements that must conform to a specific MFP.

There can not be any general recommendations, and even more so - is meaningless, any agitation.Everyone chooses what he is best suited.Therefore, we consider only some of the features of different models of MFPs.

Print Type

• Black-and-white format.If the instrument is needed mainly for work with text documents, it is - the best option.
• color printing.Necessary in cases where the will of photographic materials (scanning, printing).But such models are more expensive.

Ink device

Pros

• compactness;
• small cost;
• high quality color printing, but the B & W bit worse.

Cons

• lower print speed, consequently, the performance (but this is not very important for the home);
• necessary to eliminate long "downtime" in (several weeks), because during this time the cartridge may be dried.

Laser MFP

Pros

• performance;
• more economical ink consumption;
• refilling is cheaper;
• clearer printing in B & W format.

Cons

• are more expensive than inkjet counterparts;
• refueling process is somewhat more complicated, although the price is reasonable (about 330 rubles), but the cost of a new cartridge several times higher (from 1 300 to 1 500 rubles).

print

Resolution More concerns photographs, where important the increased image sharpness, and for charts or text documents it does not matter.This parameter Inkjet MFP Laser exceed about 2 times.

Print speed

For home conditions sufficient rate to 20 pages per minute.But there is a caveat - this option is reflected in the documentation, highly conditional, since all the pages "filled" in different ways (the number of characters, spaces, indents, etc.).

only thing you need to consider - the term "speed" refers simultaneously to all functions: the printing and scanning, and copying.

Print Features

There are 2 main index:

• format sheets, you can work with (because sometimes you need something to print in A3);
• single- or double-sided printing.The latter option is more economical in terms of paper consumption.

Available CISS

It is a system that provides flow of ink in the continuous mode.It provides them with less consumption.If there is no built-in, it can be and install.But in this case must be purchased MFP, which print head and the cartridge are separated.Why?Eventually (after installing the CISS) will not deteriorate print quality.

Services

The most common are:

• Sorter - allows grouping of waste sheets on "their" trays;
• paper feeder;
• display;
• wireless communication with a PC;
• can connect removable media;
• facsimile function (fax).

But of course, that in all such "convenience" will have to pay, so you need to evaluate them from a practical point of view - so they are needed, or you can do without it?

costs

operation One of the most difficult issues.How intense is supposed to work with the IFIs?If only periodic, it is advisable to purchase a model with a small amount of cartridges - refill them cheaper.

Prices MFP

For most users, the main landmark - the low cost of compliance and quality.In this regard, for example, you can stay on such models.

«Canon»

Model «i-SENSYS MF3010».Laser printing in B & W format.Great just for home use.In about 16 prints per minute - 18 pages, but only on A4 sheets.Resolution - 1200 x 600. It is possible to send photographic documents by e-mail.Refilling the cartridge is designed for about 1 500 pages.

Weight 8 kg with small dimensions - 370 x 250 x 275.

Estimated price - 7200 rubles.

«Epson»

Series «Stylus SX235W».Inkjet printing 4 color.Virtually all the parameters are similar to the previous MFP, only the main differences in the resolution (5660 x 14440), printing speed (up to 30 pages / min) and the presence of the wireless interface.

Weight - 4 kg (390 x 145 x 300).

Price - 5459 rubles.

Council

Do not stop at one shop.Suppliers are different, so the range can vary greatly.The optimal choice involves some information and analysis.It is worth to visit several sales outlets, look and compare prices, discounts and the like.Then, be more clear, it is better to buy.