Install a Networked All-In-One Device

One of the most useful and money saving devices for your LAN is a network connected AIO.  Also called Multi-Function-Device (MFD) by some manufacturers. Typically an AIO or MFD is capable of printing, scanning, copying, and possibly faxing. Many manufacturers market these devices, my personal preference is the Epson Artisan Series for home networks. Your busy office network may need a higher duty cycle device using laser rather than inkjet technology. Do your research and shop around, including the internet, to save big money on these products. Many of these networked devices offer a choice of wired or wireless networking. Of course wired may be the best choice, but if you plan on placing the device where cabling is not reasonable then you want to obtain a device with wireless support. When configuring the device I suggest using a static TCP/IP address rather than dynamic (DHCP) addressing for greater stability. Additionally if network scanning is problematic perhaps an entry in your HOSTS file may be needed. Having this device directly connected to your network relieves any specific PC from the duty of sharing the print function, reduces supply requirements to one device, leaves fewer devices requiring electricity, and gives any computer on the network with the necessary software installed the ability to realize the full functionality of your AIO/MFD investment. These devices can be a little tricky to install but not impossible, if you need help almost any professional IT person can complete this task for you in about an hour, a little longer if you need the software installed on more than a few computers.