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Practical technology for the physical workplace.

Printers, multifunction devices, scanners and document equipment — supplied as hardware, sized around actual output and where the device has to live.

  • PRINTERS
  • MULTIFUNCTION
  • SCANNERS
  • DOCUMENT EQUIPMENT

Coverage

Hardware supply, not a print contract.

This is equipment supply. Managed print services, consumables contracts, leasing arrangements and ongoing support contracts are not offered, and nothing here should be read as offering them.

  • PRINTERS Desktop and workgroup devices sized to expected volume and location.
  • MULTIFUNCTION DEVICES Combined print, copy and scan units for shared areas.
  • SCANNERS Dedicated capture where document handling is part of the process.
  • DOCUMENT EQUIPMENT Supporting hardware for physical records and filing.
  • RELATED WORKPLACE HARDWARE The practical equipment a working office still needs.
Business technology context: a shared office area with print equipment in the background.
Business technology context
Business technology context: printed documents being handled in an office.
Document equipment context

Selection factors

Six things that decide the device.

Most print equipment is bought on speed and replaced because of something else entirely — usually location, noise or the scanning workflow.

  • VOLUME

    Realistic monthly output rather than a peak figure.

  • FORMAT

    Paper sizes, duplex and finishing requirements.

  • LOCATION

    Shared area, private office or reception — noise and access matter.

  • NETWORK

    Wired, wireless or direct connection, and who needs to reach it.

  • SCANNING

    Whether capture is occasional or part of a daily workflow.

  • FOOTPRINT

    Physical space, power and the route to get it in place.

Text version: selection factors

VOLUME: Realistic monthly output rather than a peak figure. FORMAT: Paper sizes, duplex and finishing requirements. LOCATION: Shared area, private office or reception — noise and access matter. NETWORK: Wired, wireless or direct connection, and who needs to reach it. SCANNING: Whether capture is occasional or part of a daily workflow. FOOTPRINT: Physical space, power and the route to get it in place.

Business technology context: a multifunction copier in a workplace.
Business technology context

Office technology

The office still needs physical technology.

Print volumes have fallen in most organisations and disappeared in almost none. The equipment is chosen around what is actually produced, where it is produced and who needs to reach it.

  • PRINTERS Desktop and workgroup devices selected around expected volume and where they sit.
  • MULTIFUNCTION DEVICES Combined print, copy and scan units for shared areas.
  • SCANNERS Dedicated document capture where scanning is a real part of the workflow.
  • DOCUMENT EQUIPMENT Supporting hardware for handling paper records and physical files.
  • RELATED OFFICE TECHNOLOGY The practical equipment a working office still needs in place.
Printers & office technology

The physical workplace

  • Business technology context: document handling equipment in a workplace.
    Document handling
  • Business technology context: printed documents on an office desk.
    Printed output
  • Business technology context: everyday equipment in a working office.
    Business technology context

Technology enquiry

Tell us what the office actually produces.

Volume, formats, location and whether scanning matters will narrow the options quickly.

  • VOLUME
  • FORMAT
  • LOCATION
  • NETWORK
  • SCANNING
  • QTY

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