The benefits of wireless printers for businesses

Wireless printers are revolutionising many office spaces, eliminating the need for intrusive and dangerous cables linking machines to a central printer and placing constraints on the office layout. With modern wireless printers boasting an impressive range, it's now possible for more employees to use a single machine than previously, as well as allowing workers to print on the move from mobile devices in range, such as smartphones and laptops.

Reduced costs are one of the most obvious benefits to businesses, as separate printers no longer need to be purchased for every desk, and the cost of wireless printers is typically no more than you would expect for a standard printer - so you won't be paying excessively for the convenience. More money still can be saved as you won't need to fit cables or install network jacks to link up machines, now that the connection is over Wi-Fi, and the wireless network can be encrypted to offer all the security of a cabled network.
The benefits of wireless printers are not only financial though, with a less cluttered office and fewer tangled wires meaning there will be less hazards in the workplace. The impressive range of wireless devices also means the printer can be located wherever is convenient, giving office planners greater freedom of interior design. You could even potentially use a single printer across more than one floor of your office, as long as you ensure its location is easily accessible by everyone who needs to make use of it.
If you've set up other wireless devices in your home or office before, such as Wi-Fi internet, wireless printers should be second nature, and many come with an installation CD to make the process even more straightforward. You should be sure to note down the settings of your wireless network when indicated, which could be essential later on, and you should consider setting up an encryption key to prevent unauthorised users from making use of the printer if they come within range.
Wireless printers eliminate many of the problems inherent in their wired cousins, making it easier than ever to connect multiple users to the same machine. Once your wireless printer network is set up, you could even add wireless functionality to other existing printers if the machines are compatible, connecting them to the new Wi-Fi network and allowing you to get more life out of your current office equipment.