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Use Color Multifunction Systems to Print Digital Photos

Digital cameras have become a necessity for businesses. They’re inexpensive, easy to use and create a message that cannot be expressed with words. Of course getting the pictures onto a marketing statement or proposal is another step that needs to be addressed. Businesses are now using color multifunction systems to print color digital photos at blazing speeds at a fraction of the cost of slow photo printers.

Personal Photo Printers vs. Color Multifunction Systems (MFPs)

· Personal photo printers are slower than MFPs taking multiple minutes to print a photo compared to an MFP’s speeds of up to 45 photos per minute.

· Most personal printers do not allow you to print on letter-sized paper, limiting you to a 4 X 6 size. MFPs conveniently let you print high-resolution photos on normal 8.5 X 11 size paper.

· Photo printer paper is expensive and cost per photo can be from 25 to 80 cents per page. MFPs can reduce that cost.

· Using an MFP will let you add notations and comments to the image.

· Don’t clutter your desk with yet another printing device. MFPs will take care of all your printing needs as well as allow you to make copies of current photos.

· MFPs will even let you scan photos directly to email.

Utilizing a color multifunction system will save you money by performing all the duties of a commercial office copier and printer. As a networked device everyone in your office can share it and you don’t have the hassle of another printer on your desk with another set of costly supplies.