Multifunction devices combine printing, scanning and copying in one machine, and many models add fax or an automatic document feeder. Our range of over 400 models covers inkjet and laser machines for home offices, small businesses and busy workgroups, from brands such as Epson, HP, Brother and Canon.
How to choose a multifunction printer
Print technology. Inkjet suits mixed use, especially colour documents and occasional photos, and ink tank models are built for low cost per page. Laser gives sharp text, fast output and toner that does not dry out when the machine sits idle, which matters in offices with steady volumes. Both are well represented in our range, along with thermal inkjet and a few dye-sublimation models.
Paper size. A4 is the standard format and covers most letters, invoices and reports. If you copy or scan plans, spreadsheets or posters, look at the A3 models, which are fewer in number and larger on the desk. A single A2 device is also listed for specialist work.
Colour or black only. Machines with cyan, magenta, yellow and black are the larger group in our range, and they make sense if you print presentations, marketing material or school projects. Black-only models cost less to run when your output is mainly text. Most models with scanning listed offer colour scanning, so a black-only printer can still digitise coloured originals.
Paper handling and running costs. Check the number of input trays: many devices have one, but some have two, three or four, which lets you keep A4, letterhead and A3 loaded at once. An automatic document feeder saves time on multi-page scanning, and automatic duplex printing cuts paper use. Compare cartridge or toner yield as well, because consumables usually cost more over time than the device itself.
Intended use. Models positioned for home and office work are the larger group here, with a smaller set aimed at business use. Business models generally offer larger trays, higher monthly duty cycles and better network and security features, so choose one if several people will share the device.
Brands we carry
- Epson: known for EcoTank refillable ink tank multifunction printers, which replace cartridges with bottled ink.
- HP (including HP Inc and Hewlett-Packard): maker of the OfficeJet inkjet and LaserJet laser families, with strong support for printing from phones and over the network.
- Brother: popular for compact mono laser multifunction devices and refillable ink tank models for home offices and small teams.
- Canon: best known for PIXMA inkjets, which are good at photo and colour document output, and for imageRUNNER devices for larger offices.
- Lexmark: focuses on business laser devices designed for shared workgroup use with durable consumables.
- Xerox: a long-standing name in office copiers, with multifunction devices built for busy workgroups.
- Kyocera: its ECOSYS line is designed around long-life drums and toner to keep cost per page low.
- Ricoh: specialises in office copiers and A3 multifunction systems for departments and print rooms.
Also in our range: Pantum and OKI.
Multifunction device FAQ
What is the difference between a multifunction device and a printer?
A multifunction device prints, scans and copies, while a standard printer only prints. Many multifunction models also include fax and an automatic document feeder. It replaces several separate machines and takes up less space.
Is an inkjet or laser multifunction printer better for an office?
Laser is usually better for offices that print a lot of text, because it is fast and toner lasts. Inkjet is better when you print colour graphics or photos, or only print occasionally. Ink tank inkjets can also keep the cost per page low for moderate volumes.
Do I need an A3 multifunction printer?
You only need A3 if you regularly print, copy or scan documents larger than A4, such as drawings, large spreadsheets or posters. Most home and office work fits on A4, and A4 machines are smaller and cheaper. Many A3 models can also handle A4, so they work for both.
How many paper trays should a multifunction printer have?
One tray is enough for most home users, but offices benefit from two or more. A second tray lets you keep plain paper and letterhead loaded together, or A4 and A3, without swapping. Larger devices in our range offer up to four trays for high-volume use.
