Finding the Right Printer
Choosing the right printer can pose some difficulty due to the sheer amount of printers on the market. Thankfully, we’re going to provide some information regarding printers so that finding the right one for you doesn’t become a headache. Here’s a look at how to find the right printer for you.
Choosing the right printer – Laser or Inkjet Printer, the question is now
This first issue can stump a lot of people, but there’s a fairly large difference between the two. For example:
- Laser Printers – A laser printer is more suitable for offices as they’re capable to handle high volumes of copies for a very low cost (and at a rapid pace). In addition to this, the printouts won’t run if the ink is wet. Replacing ink cartridges is costly, which explains why these printers a suit for office use.
- Inkjet Printers – Inkjet printers are capable to print just about anything. Although printed text doesn’t look as crisp as it does when coming from a laser printer, it still looks great and gets the job done.
All-In-One?
Some printers can do almost anything that a fully functioning office is capable of. Whether faxing, scanning or printing, it could save you a lot of money. All-in-one printers work great for home use as they save space and keep things simple for operation. With many all-in-one printers flooding the market, the chances of picking up a printer (that only prints) is fairly minimal.
A Photo Printer
A photo printer works great for anyone considering turning their at home office into a digital photo studio. Since many photo printers on focus on photography, the chances of them being able to handle mass text or high volume printing is fairly slim.
Duplex Printing (Printing Both Sides)
Duplex printing is an excellent perk that comes with certain printers as it utilizes both sides of the paper. They eliminate having to go through and re-insert pages to print on the other side (for paper conservation).
Cost of Supplies
Since you have a general idea of what kind of printer you’d like, it’s time to look into the supplies they need for operation. Ink can be fairly expensive no matter what kind of printer you decide to use, but it can definitely change an opinion in regards to the printer you decide to stick with. For example, inkjet ink is much less costly than laser ink.