MFPs are evolving to meet business needs
Canon Multi-Function Printers (MFPs) have been a mainstay of office environments for many years, and new innovations are enabling them to adapt and thrive in today’s digitised world. As the name suggests, Canon Multi-Function Printers are the Swiss Army knives of business – a single, highly adaptable tool that offers multiple solutions including scanning, copying and faxing in addition to printing.
Unlike large-scale commercial printers, MFPs are designed to enhance productivity within businesses and public sector entities. Thanks to their compact size, intuitive ease of use, and the way that they can boost productivity by taking on some of the less stimulating office tasks, they have made themselves an essential component of almost every office set-up.
The benefits of MFPs are well-established, and include improved efficiency through consolidation (no need for separate, single-function devices), reduced space requirements, lower costs, and improved workflows.
Adapting to new circumstances
Far from being left behind by digitalisation, Canon MFPs are as relevant today as ever – if not more so. That’s thanks to the enduring need for hard copies in many administrative processes, and, just as importantly, to the innovations that Canon continues to introduce. Smarter MFPs that offer additional functionality, seamless integration and connectivity and improved data management capabilities continue to play a vital role in enterprises of every shape and size.
MFPs have always been noted for the convenience and efficiency they offer, but the latest generation of Canon Multi-Function Printers go far beyond this. By offering new ways to digitise, manage and protect mission-critical data and documents, today’s MFPs are capable of meeting the document-handling requirements of even the most digitised businesses.
Enhanced security
Data protection legislation such as POPIA and GDPR has placed a new emphasis on security and compliance. Built-in authentication and individual user tracking enable businesses to not only reduce costs (and improve sustainability through lower wastage and energy use), but also to audit, track and trace document requests and copy creation. User authentication protocols can be adjusted depending on the sensitivity of the documents in question, and ensuring document integrity is now much more straightforward.
Business survivability
By offering scan-to-cloud and scan-to-secure storage, Canon MFPs ensure that business data and documents are kept safe. Should the worst happen, and a disaster such as a fire or flood damage hard-copy files, business can continue as usual thanks to the ability to easily retrieve digitally archived documents.
Next-level connectivity
Canon MFPs are fully “plug and play” thanks to multiple connectivity options, such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Ethernet. This means that they are fully compatible with existing office IT architecture and networks, and can be put to use almost immediately. They are also easily integrated with online document storage and sharing platforms, thereby enabling authorised users to collaborate and share from multiple locations.
Ready for tomorrow
Canon has focused on improving every aspect of its MFP offering, including the user experience (think customisable interfaces and app-based printing), security (cutting-edge encryption and anti-virus software), and remote access support.
This goes to the heart of what makes MFPs so essential: the fact that they offer consolidated functions allied to expanded capabilities, all in a single, easy-to-operate device that wins over hearts and minds because it saves people time and hassle, day in and day out.
With a Canon MFP in your office, logjams become effortless workflows, and what might previously have been a potential bottleneck can be transformed into a smart productivity hub that reduces admin and security headaches, and lets you focus on growing your business. With a Canon MFP at the heart of your enterprise, there is no limit to what you can achieve.
To learn more about Canon solutions from Kemtek, please contact Jason Annetts at jasona@kemtek.co.za or call +27 (0)11 624 8021.
