Autoloaders have to be connected to a PC in order to work.
The advantage of an autoloader is that you get more versatility . Standalones , on the other hand, can be setup in minutes by just plugging them into the wall. They have a small keypad and display right on the front. To make copies, you simply put the master disk in the input hopper, push the copy key and enter the number of copies. In the past, many people have opted for standalones because of their speed, quality and ease of setup.