Difference in MFP and copier?

[luann.hughes]

We are trying to determine if a Lexmark XS658DFE meets our qualifications as a copier. We mainly use the machine for walk-up copies. It looks like these machines are really more printers that copiers. Is that the case?

[JR2ALTA]

Put that model in the title of your thread to get a better answer

Mfp means it's networked or at least usb capable for printing and scanning. And possibly fax too

[HP:guy]

Basically MFP"s are scanners with printers attached.
You are looking for reliability and a good company backing it up.