Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Tips for buying for printers


If a consumer uses their computer for anything other than games, they know the value of a printer.

Buying a printer can save people time and money they might otherwise spend on printing at an office supply store such as Office Depot or Kinko's. But while printers are a source of real convenience, it's also a source of real frustration. Do the differing features in printers really matter all that much? Is one of the company better than the other? The following are some tips for buying printers.

1.    Types of the Printers

Buying a printer can either be a satisfying experience or a pain in the neck. It all depends on your preparedness.
There are many different types of printers. Consumers have choices like inkjet, laser and monochrome printers, among others. Before people buy a printer they should think about what the primary use of their printer will be.


Let's say someone only prints a lot of text documents, such as reports or research. According to consumer research.com, a monochrome laser printer would probably be the best thing for you since they are the types of printers specifically designed to print in only one color (usually black).


If someone writes a lot of business documents with a moderate amount of graphs and simple pictures, a laser printer might be best. A laser printer can print in several colors, but, like the monochrome printer, is made for quick and simple print jobs.


If a photographer or graphic designer needs to buy a printer, they should consider an inkjet printer. They are a little more expensive, not as quick, but have a much higher quality when printing photos and visuals when compared with a laser printer.

2.    Function

Printers can do a lot of things these days, many of which are not needed by the average consumer
 

In addition to printing, think about what else you want the printer to do. For example, if you don't scan a lot of documents, don't buy a printer with a scanner. The same goes for all the other additional features: fax, copier, etc. If you do not need it, don't buy it. You'll save money you can spend on other things for your computer or you'll be able to upgrade to a printer that does the specialized things you want it to do better and faster.

3.    Which Company?


The line between loving and hating your computer is thin. Prepare, plan and budget and you'll be on the right side of that line every time Many people feel a bit of company loyalty when it comes to buying hardware for our computers. Is there a company you just won't buy from? One you can't stand the customer service for?


According to the editors of CNET UK, Canon is No. 1, No. 2 and No. 9 in their top-ten list of printers with the Canon i80 reaching the top of that list with an 8.3 out of 10. Epson also has three different printers making the top of the list. Do a little bit of research and you'll be happy with your purchase for a printer well after you walk out of the computer store.


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