14 01732 759725 increasing support costs and reducing customer satisfaction. Lower Image Quality MFPs can’t match the optical precision of dedicated scanners. Common issues include skewed images, colour inconsistencies, and misreads on barcodes or fine print. Dedicated scanners deliver consistent, clear images, crucial for businesses in healthcare, finance, and legal sectors. Additionally, when these images are read by OCR, the accuracy rates are low, because the image quality is poor. Slower Workflows MFPs scan slower per page and often require manual adjustments. Dedicated scanners can process hundreds of pages per minute, integrate directly into document management systems, and streamline workflows – saving time and reducing bottlenecks. in-one device: print, copy, scan, and fax (for those who still use it). For occasional scanning, this works. But for regular, volume scanning, such as digitising archives, processing invoices, or managing HR records, MFPs quickly show their limits. Consumables Wear Out Faster MFPs are designed mainly for printing and copying. Their document feeders, rollers, and imaging paths aren’t built for continuous scanning. Pushing thousands of pages per day causes faster wear, dirty sensors, and more breakdowns. Each service call increases costs and reduces margins for resellers. More Breakdowns, More Downtime Heavy scanning can make MFPs fail, halting printing, copying, and scanning simultaneously. Customers experience downtime, and resellers face urgent service requests – In today’s digital-first world, scanning has become a critical part of any organisation’s document management strategy. From archiving to compliance and workflow automation, businesses rely on scanning to bridge the gap between paper and digital information. For print resellers, this presents an important opportunity. While multifunction printers (MFPs/MFDs) are popular for general office use, they are not always the best fit for volume scanning. Relying solely on MFPs for large-scale scanning can lead to frustrated users, overworked machines, and costly service interventions. Dedicated scanners – purpose-built for efficiency, quality, and durability – offer a more reliable, profitable, and customer-friendly solution. The True Costs of Using MFPs for Volume Scanning MFPs appear convenient as an allBy Mark Davies, Sales Manager at Kodak Alaris Dedicated Scanners: The Smarter Choice for Print Resellers BUSINESS BRIEFING
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