As with any printer, cost per page is the figure you want to get a handle on. Paper handling Paper paths in a multifunction device are trickier to design than in ordinary printers. Depending on the unit's form factor, this complication can lead to cut corners on tray capacities, so make sure the model you pick can handle enough paper for your workload. Memory Multifunction devices with fax capabilities come with different amounts of memory that can be allocated for various functions. This memory can be used to store preset fax numbers, incoming fax pages, and, for some models, even voice-mail messages.
Memory can also determine how many pages the unit can buffer for copying and broadcast faxing.
Using OCR, you can scan documents into your computer and automatically translate them into word-processing documents. Drivers Driver software is extremely important to the usability of a multifunction device. It provides the software interface for your PC or Macintosh to print, scan, fax, and even copy documents. There is usually an integrated control-center program that furnishes centralized control of the device's input and output functions. Look for a clean interface that you can work with day to day, as well as a clear presentation of operational status and hardware problems.