A good multifunction printer copies, scans, faxes, and prints. A great multifunction printer, however, does all that and more. Here are a few extra features your printer might have in store!
Finishing Options On Your Multifunction Printer
Finishing options are a great efficiency solution. They help you complete an entire job without having to leave the machine--and they make your projects look clean and professional, too. However, not every multifunction printer has these options--so you'll need to look up your make and model (or read your owner's manual) to find out more.
Here are a few particularly promising finishing options to look for:
Hole-Punching
Hole-punching may seem like a pretty basic process--but not when you have dozens of documents that need identical hole-punches. Luckily, that's where a great multifunction printer can step in. You can even choose between two- and three-hole-punch options, which means you won't be limited to any one binding approach.
The hole-punching finishing option usually requires internal mechanisms, so it should be built into your multifunction printer.
Stapling
Stapling is another job that, when done manually, can take a lot of time and patience. Your multifunction printer might just be capable of handling the work for you. By stapling automatically, the machine ensures consistency across all your documents--something that's much harder to achieve when you staple by hand.
For the most part, the stapling finishing option requires an attachment, which means you might be able to add it if it doesn't come standard on your multifunction printer.
Booklet Finishing
Perhaps the most impressive feature is booklet finishing which gives you the option to fold and stitch or staple your booklets automatically. You'll have plenty of chances to customize the booklet's size, shape, and appearance, which limits the work you have to do after the printing process is complete.
Booklet finishing generally requires built-in mechanisms.
Conclusion
Does your multifunction printer offer options like hole-punching, stapling, and booklet creation? If not, it might be time to upgrade. After all, why do these things by hand if a printer is ready and waiting to solve the problem for you?
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