Office Printer & Equipment Brands
When it comes to office equipment, there’s no shortage of options out there. Of course, a reliable solution should come from a reliable manufacturer so, to help you, here’s a quick rundown of some of today’s most popular and respected brands.
HP
HP have a long and successful history providing office equipment and their current line-up certainly reflects this. Now split into two companies, the half known as HP inc provides a range of office printers, scanners, photocopiers and multi-purpose units. This also scales up to more unique needs, including large scale printers and plotters, to meet the demands of even the most niche industries.
Sharp
Sharp equipment has always been recognised for its engineered brilliance and simplicity of use – in fact, the name Sharp itself comes from the “Ever-Sharp mechanical pencil”. However, today Sharp are more commonly known for their multifunction printers, photocopiers, fax machines and scanners. Sharp provides an extensive range solutions, with digital integration for more seamless file sharing and a wide variety of options and upgrade to suit the needs any business.
Toshiba
From laptops to printers, the Toshiba range covers a lot. It is a brand known for digital excellence and their printers, scanners and multi-purpose office devices are no exception, with the latter coming complete with additional digital documentation and Cloud support. Their range also extends to formats both larger and smaller than A4 paper, giving businesses a wide range of options to cover a wide range of needs. Toshiba also leads the way with components made from recycled plastic to the latest e-STUDIO5008LP, capable of literally erasing the ink from the page so you can reuse the paper.
Canon
Canon may be most well known for their cameras, but the company also offers a versatile range of office equipment, ranging from projectors to fax machines, large scale printers and, of course, multi-purpose units that combine numerous functionalities. Similar to their cameras, this brand embraces digital controls and integration for easy use.
Lexmark
Lexmark is an interesting brand, in that the company has moved away from traditional inkjet printers, moving to laser printers as a result. While this might make them a little more costly at first, this more modern approach to printing is readily appreciated by many, helping the brand carve its own unique space in the market.
OKI
A less well-known brand, the Japanese OKI company, also referredto as OKIDATA or the Oki Data Corporation, is known for its range of digital printers and consumables. They’ve made their own space by meeting more niche needs, such as A5 colour printers, without compromising on quality.
Brother
Brother is a very versatile company – in addition to scanners and other equipment, they cover a wide range of printing needs. This includes inkjet printers, laser printers and both monotone and colour options. They also produce a number of “Workgroup Printers” designed from the ground up for busy office workloads.
Samsung
The Samsung business range of solutions has some very innovative ideas, such as digital flipcharts, that highlight many of the modern technology features increasingly found in their range of printers and office equipment – something many offices appreciate.
Xerox
The Xerox brand was once synonymous with printing and scanning. Today, the company continues to provide innovative solutions, with a line-up that includes multi-purpose devices complete with digital connectivity, touchscreen controls and more.
Kyocera
While they produce a range of printers, Kyocera’s multifunctional devices are the most popular in their range. They’re well appreciated for offering simple yet modern touchscreen controls and interconnectivity, making them ideal for busy offices and quick printing.
Ricoh
Ricoh cover a range of commercial and industrial needs, alongside offices, so you are sure to find a printer that meets your needs. This includes thermal printing, clothing printers, label printing and even equipment for industrial grade volumes.
Panasonic
The Panasonic range if very broad, which is something the company uses in its multifunction devices. Many of these multi-purpose units combine numerous additional features, such as telephone and digital answering systems, for companies that want complete, all-in-one workstations.