Multifunction Peripheral

What Does Multifunction Peripheral Mean?

A multifunction peripheral (MFP) is a device made up of multiple peripheral functionalities and capabilities, including printing, copying and scanning.

MFPs provide centralized document management for large and small enterprises. Manufacturers segment MFPs by page-per-minute (PPM) speed. Cost varies by output quality and usage.

Techopedia Explains Multifunction Peripheral

MFPs include one or more of the following features and components:

Printing
Copying
Scanning
Faxing
Stapling
Duplexing
Hole punching
Color and/or black and white printer compatibility
Extra paper trays
Photo organization software
Optical character recognition software
A USB or parallel port

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