Printers
With such a large variety of printers available on the market choosing a printer can seem like a daunting task. There are many types of printers including wireless printers, multifunction printers, photo printers, inkjet printers, and laser printers. Generally, if you are printing photographs it is better to use an inkjet or ideally a photo printer however if you have a lot of documents to print then a laser printer is ideal. The main factor in choosing an office printer is what the printer will be used for and the amount of printing you intend to do each month.
Home Users – If you just do occasional printing and don’t need any other features an inkjet office printer is a good option. However the price difference between inkjet printers and all in one inkjet printers is very small so it might be worth getting a multifunction inkjet printer that will also allow you to scan, copy. Some of the multifunction inkjet printers also come with a fax machine function.
Photo Printing – If you plan to use a printer mainly to print photographs then a photo printer should suit your needs. Photo printers have come a long way in terms of quality, it can be difficult to tell the difference between a photograph printed on a photo printer and a photograph produced the conventional way. Most photo printers can produce good quality photographs however the more expensive photo printers generally offer you extra features or faster photo printing. However, if you’re serious about photography and want to guarantee photo-lab quality photos then you may need to pay more and purchase a professional photo printer.
Home Office – If you have Home Office sometimes space can be a factor so that is why many home offices choose a multifunctional printer, you can get a multifunctional printer that has printing, copying, scanning, and faxing facilities. You can get inkjet multifunction printers or laser multifunction printers however it might be more economical to purchase a laser version if you have a lot of printing as the cost per print page is cheaper so in the long run, a multifunction laser printer can work out cheaper.
Business – If you have a business you will probably require an office printer with more memory, fast processing time so you can process multiple print jobs at one time and you can print lots of documents. You may also want an office printer with network features so multiple staff can access the printer. You should also consider the size of the paper you print on, whether or not you require duplex printing facilities etc.
Most business owners understand that paying extra for a good quality laser printer is a worthwhile investment as it may work out more economical in the long run when you calculate the cost per page. You can choose a mono laser printer or a color laser printer. Many small businesses only have a small requirement for color printing so they often purchase a high-quality mono laser printer and maybe a small inkjet for any color printing they might do from time to time, it really depends on the requirements of the business.
