Selecting multifunctional printers can be a daunting task. These suggestions should make your job easier.

By Kim Roessel

• Removable Hard Drive Security is designed to secure residual information on an MFP’s hard drive through removal for storage in a safe or vault.

• Data Overwrite Security is designed to secure residual information on an MFP’s hard drive using a multi-pass overwriting process.

Fleet Managers have been asking for device management software so they can monitor their fleet of MFPs from their desktop. Software is now available to provide a systems administrator automatic network device discovery and meter readings of networked printers and MFPs across the LAN or WAN. It will collect the copy, print and fax meters of MFPs. Some of the newer technology will offer automated service call notification, toner status monitoring, scan meters and remote firmware upgrades.