What is a typical price range for a multifunction printer?

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Multifunction printers (MFPs) typically include printing, copying, scanning, email and fax capabilities in one machine and can offer a practical and cost-effective solution for businesses of all sizes. In the UK, multifunction printer prices can start at under &pound;100 for a basic MFP for small businesses, rising to &pound;2,000-4,000 (and upwards) for the best multifunction printers, capable of large print volumes and state-of-the-art document management. However, there are many very capable multifunction printers for small businesses in the &pound;300-&pound;600 price bracket which will meet a lot of printing needs. Leasing options start from around &pound;30 a month and will rise depending on the machine specifications and whether consumables and service are included.Fill in this form to compare up to 4 quotes:It&rsquo;s possible to compare multifunction printer prices by keeping in mind the most common objective discriminating factors in performance, like:-  The size of the printer, -  Paper capacity, -  Colour or black-and-white only printing, - Printing speeds (under or over 30 pages per minute), - Printing technology (laser should be more expensive), -  Connectivity (several wireless connections, wired network, local USB only...), - User-friendly controls, -  Multitasking abilities, - Dual-way communication abilities, -  Software bundle, -  Network security protocols, - Total cost of ownership, including maintenance and consumables. The following table list the average prices of  office multifunction printers  of different types: Type of printer/copierBest forPriceSmall black-and-white inkjet multifunction printer with USB connectionHome/office, sole tradersUnder &pound;80Small black-and-white inkjet multifunction printer with Wifi connectionSmall companies&pound;100-200Small colour multifunction printer with Wifi connectionHome/office, sole traders&pound;150-&pound;300Multifunction printer (laser)(printing speed up to 40 ppm)Small businesses&pound;200-&pound;800Entry-level free-standing laser photocopier(speed up to 40 ppm, A3 printing)Small businesses with more than 1,000 copies per month&pound;800-&pound;2,000Colour free-standing photocopier(printing speed up to 50 ppm)Design and publishing professionals&pound;2,500-&pound;5,000Production photocopiers(printing speed up to 100 ppm)SMEs with heavy printing volumes (over 5,000 copies per month)&pound;5,000-&pound;12,000 To make a comprehensive comparison of multifunction printer prices, we recommend you to ask for  quotes in MFPs  to several suppliers. You can do just that on Companeo.co.uk by filling our form. You will then received quotes from the best UK suppliers!

Type of printer/copier	Best for	Price
Small black-and-white inkjet multifunction printer with USB connection	Home/office, sole traders	Under £80
Small black-and-white inkjet multifunction printer with Wifi connection	Small companies	£100-200
Small colour multifunction printer with Wifi connection	Home/office, sole traders	£150-£300
Multifunction printer (laser) (printing speed up to 40 ppm)	Small businesses	£200-£800
Entry-level free-standing laser photocopier (speed up to 40 ppm, A3 printing)	Small businesses with more than 1,000 copies per month	£800-£2,000
Colour free-standing photocopier (printing speed up to 50 ppm)	Design and publishing professionals	£2,500-£5,000
Production photocopiers (printing speed up to 100 ppm)	SMEs with heavy printing volumes (over 5,000 copies per month)	£5,000-£12,000