- 10th January 2012
- Published: 10th January 2012

For many businesses the purchase of an important office utility such as a photocopier may seem a daunting investment, but the benefits of owning or leasing such devices are wide ranging. In conjunction with cost control software, our photocopiers and MFD's could significantly reduce your organisations total cost of ownership, with some examples demonstrating savings of up to 66%.
A networked multi function device (MFD) offers the following benefits over a standalone printer:
- Lower Total Cost of Ownership
- Increased productivity. Faster with clever features like leaflet printing
- Enhanced functionality
- Reduction in the number of consumables
- One source for service
- Space saving when compared to separate fax, copier & printers
- On-Site maintenance is generally included
With a multifunction device, you can cut the cost of your daily photocopying and faxing expenditure. A low initial purchase price may make a standalone printer seem the cheaper option, but the upfront price is only a small percentage of the total cost of ownership. The real cost is revealed in the cost per page, which includes on-going costs such as consumables and maintenance. A multifunction device is generally the most effective cost option.
Cost Saving Example
A typical laser/inkjet printer has a cost per page of 3.45pOur efficient multifunction copier/printers average of 0.6p
Based on an annual usage of 30,000 pages this is a £855 saving.
Using colour makes an even greater difference!

Our carbon footprint due to office equipment is becoming an increasingly important measurement due to the growing awareness of climate changes. All new multifunction devices are Energy Star compliant and consume less power by automatically switching into standby when the product is not being used. This feature alone can reduce the energy needed in periods of low activity by over 60%. On-demand fusing technology reduces CO2 emissions whilst ensuring fast warm-up times and almost instantaneous availability from standby mode. Most of our new range now have clever LED scanning and super fine toner reducing energy costs further.
For more information on how our range of multifunction devices and software solutions could unlock potential savings within your business, contact us today.