Why Your SMB Needs a Multi-function Printer

The benefits of a multifunction printer (MFP) are too good to pass up for any small- to medium-sized business (SMB). With printing, copying, scanning, and faxing capabilities, coupled with a small footprint, MFPs are a versatile, affordable choice for any company looking to get the biggest bang for their buck. More specifically, a Sharp MFP is the way to go to maximize the quality of your end results. Let’s take a closer look at some of the key benefits that come with a Sharp MFP.

All-In-One convenience

As mentioned, the main function behind an MFP is the convenience of being able to print, copy, scan, and fax all from one device. A Sharp MFP comes with user-friendly touch screen controls that help the user easily navigate between the multiple functions, offering a convenient and efficient way for your team to accomplish their tasks. Along with producing exceptional image quality, a Sharp MFP will help your office realize a major boost in productivity.

Cost savings 

Utilizing an MFP in your office means that you can minimize the size of your print fleet. Fewer devices will drastically reduce maintenance and software upgrade costs that can add up quickly over the course of a year and, ultimately, the lifetime of your imaging devices. You also cut back on the amount of supplies that you need to order, such as toner and ink, with an all-in-one machine. Not to mention, fewer devices means that you save space, a crucial benefit to SMBs that are challenged with making the most out of smaller workspaces. Don’t forget the cost savings on your electric bill that you will realize by powering one device rather than four separate machines.

Easily connect to the cloud 

Today’s SMBs are utilizing cloud platform services to seamlessly connect and share business content. Sharp MFPs are equipped with an award-winning document storage and sharing service called Cloud Portal Service. This service makes it easy to capture, index, and archive both paper and digital documents. Cloud-based solutions help businesses stay organized, decrease the need for physical storage space, and allows employees to work on-the-go, making it a great addition for any SMB.

Improve the efficiency of workflows 

For SMBs, seamless, streamlined workflows are essential to the functionality of a fast-paced office environment. MFPs help remove a lot of those manual tasks that take up a significant amount of time. For example, you can easily initiate an invoice payment through a digital approach rather than a paper-based approach that takes several extra steps. With Sharp MFPs, you also get the benefit of Sharpdesk, an application that allows users to browse, edit, search, compose, process, and forward scanned electronic documents. Sharpdesk and other applications help streamline workflows and increase efficiency, making the MFP a great addition to any SMB’s toolkit.

If your SMB is not utilizing a Sharp MFP, you are missing out. These benefits are affordable and hard to pass up in today’s fast-paced environment. Contact Definitive Technology Solutions today to learn more about some of the Sharp MFPs that are available to help your Bloomington small business thrive.