The rise in popularity of small home printers

Introduction

The phrase ‘new normal’ became a bit of a cliché after being first coined following the pandemic, however three years later, the way we live and work today really does seem to have changed for the long term. The Office for National Statistics, announced in its Opinions and Lifestyle Survey that 44% of workers reporting home or hybrid working. With Statista also reporting that as of March 2023, there were around 4.39 million self-employed workers in the UK the ‘new normal’ is likely here to stay.  

Home and hybrid working

With this trend, at Evolve we have recently seen a huge rise in popularity of small home printers, allowing home and hybrid workers, or those who are self-employed, to really up their home office game. Be it your spare bedroom, study or garden shed, it is great to create a space that’s dedicated to your job and to make that space a perfect zone for productivity.

At Evolve we have recently seen a huge rise in popularity of small home printers.

Unless you live in a mansion, you’re likely unable to squeeze a large corporate printer into your home-office, while if its only yourself using the machine it would probably be a little excessive too. Imagine though, if you could have all the support of a managed print service, the quality that comes with cutting edge equipment, as well as using a machine that is appropriate for a small home office. Well, you can with Evolve Business Solutions!

At Evolve we offer solutions and Konica Minolta equipment for any scale of business – it’s not just large corporates who we support, we also have options in place for small businesses, self-employed and home-workers too. We’ve compiled information about two of Konica Minolta’s best-suited models that we recommend for a home office and how they offer the best support for home workers.

Bizhub C3120i

If you need a machine with multiple functions that is still small enough to fit on your desk, this 4-in-1 device is for you! Perfect for a home office or a small team, this bizhub C3120i desktop copier, printer and scanner also has capabilities for standard G3 faxing and operates silently.

The Konica Minolta bizhubC3120i has a great 4-in-1 multiple function for print, copy, scan and fax.

With the capacity to print 31 pages per minute in colour or black and white, this device also has embedded WiFi allowing users to print from mobile devices or use the NFC (Near Field Communication) tag on the printer to tap-to-print from a mobile phone. There is a dual scan document feeder as well as the tap-to-scan feature so that the user can scan to PC, email, network, USB or mobile device in full colour up to 600dpi. The C3120i has a simple user interface with its handy adjustable colour touch panel.

The C3120i has all the functions you need, whilst still being able to fit on your desk.

The machine’s low energy consumption makes it eco-friendly whilst keeping your energy bills low and additional sustainable features include toner saving modes and paper saving duplex printing.

Bizhub C3100i

If you only need printing capabilities for your business, the bizhub C3100i will perfectly fit the bill. Small, quiet and eco-friendly, this device will sit perfectly next to your PC in your work-sanctuary – compact enough even for the smallest of spaces.

The bizhubC3100i by Konica Minolta can print 31 pages per minute.

It has the capability to print 31 pages per minute in either colour or black and white with the option of duplex printing to save on paper costs while also helping to save the planet! As with the C3120i, this device also has the same helpful embedded WiFi and tap-to-print functions.

Small, quiet and eco-friendly, the C3100i is perfect for the home office

The toner saving pre-sets and user-friendly interface make this Konica Minolta machine reliable and hassle-free – a great companion for your home office needs.

Managed print services

A device that suits your print, copy and scan requirements perfectly is vital for a productive workplace, and a managed print service can offer a vast array of positives for productivity and cost savings.

• Increased sustainability
• Reduced costs and increased savings
• Peace of mind
• Minimising downtime
• Automated supplies replenishment
• Reduced environmental impact
• Data protection
• Ongoing support
• Supports cash flow
• Improves productivity within your business

Evolve Business Solutions are here to support small businesses and self-employed individuals to have the most productive office space. For support and advice on which machine and managed print solution would suit your needs best, contact us on 01473 372666 or contact enquiries@evolve-businesssolutions.co.uk