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printer buying tips
Purchasing a printer can be a daunting and sometimes confusing
task.
The first and foremost important consideration to consider when
purchasing a printer is the technology the printer utilizes to print. Today,
ink jet and laser printers are the two most popular printer technologies.
Ink Jet - Inkjet printers are
an affordable and effective solution for home users and home businesses.
Laser - Laser printers are
a recommended solution for businesses or networks that require speed and
efficiency, and high quality resolution.
Resolution on a printer is measured by the amount of dots per
inch a printer is capable of printing. When looking at purchasing a printer, it
is important to look at the DPI the printer is capable of printing.
It is also important to know that some printer manufacturers may
generate their own methods through software for increasing their resolution.
Speed is another important consideration when looking at
computer printers. The speed of a printer is rated in PPM, or pages per minute,
and rate anywhere between 4 and 10+ PPM, depending on several factors such as
if it is Black and White or Color, text only or full page. You should expect a
faster PPM from a laser printer printing text than an Inkjet printer.
Ink or Toner is an important factor when purchasing a printer.
Look at the below characteristics of the Ink and Toner used with the printer.
Price - By far the most important factor is price; if the
printer becomes a frequently used device you may find that the price of the ink
can far surpass the price of the printer. Look how much the ink will cost when
it needs to be replaced.
Availability - From where can the ink or toner be purchased?
Some printer manufacturers may require that you purchase the ink directly from
them; and if purchased from a third-party, cause your printer warranty to
become void. Verify that the ink can be purchased from a third-party and if so,
from whom.
Type - See what ink or toner used with your printer, and for
users considering an Ink Jet printer, see if the printer accepts separate color
cartridges. Some manufacturers may include all the cartridges as one cartridge,
causing you to have to purchase all the available colors for one color that may
be out. In addition, see if the cartridges are just ink or ink and nozzles.
Cartridges with ink and nozzles will cost more than those that have just ink.
Cost Per Page - The measurement of the
ongoing price of the printer after its initial purchase. It is important to
look at the cost per page and see how much you may be paying for the amount of
printing you expect to do. You can expect to pay less for a laser printer than
an ink printer when looking at Cost Per Page.
Paper handling - The method of how the
printer handles and distributes the paper can be an important consideration
when looking at printers. Many Ink Jet printers well feed paper through a slot
on the top of the printer, while laser printers will use a tray method of
feeding the paper to the printer. Make sure your printer is capable of handling
all your paper needs.
Options - When purchasing a printer, look to see if the
printer requires additional add-ons that may be required; this can also factor
into the overall cost of the printer. These add-ons can include but are not
limited to such things as cables, trays, ink, software, etc.
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