Make Sure You Buy The Right Type Of Printer

By Jerry Timin

Are you looking to buy a printer? Do you know what type of printer? Usually in today's ever growing world people will go with either a laser printer or a inkjet printer. The best way you can go about choosing is by understanding your requirements, and the features you want in a printer.

When comparing the two types of printers you will find that inkjet printers cost less than laser printers do, but require far more expenses down the road. If you are looking to buy a printer that will not be used to often, maybe a cost effective inkjet printer is best. However if you are look for quality pictures, and lower expenses down the line, I recommend a laser printer.

Most of the time people that are looking for a printer for their home will decide to go with an inkjet. These printers are great for home use and for photo printing while laser printers are great for a business atmosphere. Areas that will bring a high work volume that require high quality printing.

An inkjet printer uses ink that is implemented directly onto the paper, while a laser printer uses toner (ink powder) and fuses it onto the paper. These laser machines use newer technology that has proven time and time again to be the better choice when it comes to quality printing. At the current time, today's printers show a distinct difference in print quality. Although inkjet printers are getting better, laser printers still have the ability to show a finer or sharper image.

You don't want to go about purchasing a printer, to find out a month later that it will not accommodate your requirements. It is important to check what a printers printing capacity is. In other words, you should find out how much the printer can print per month. When looking at inkjet printers, you will find the majority to print anywhere from 500-1000 copies a month. Laser printers on the other hand go about printing 5,000+ every month.

It is important to consider the features that each printer has. You want to make sure the printer you select does everything you need it to do. In addition, you should consider the expenses for ink or toner. If you have decided to go with an inkjet based printer, you should look up the pricing for ink, and if you have a laser printer, take a peek at how much toner costs. If you decide to buy a laser printer, be sure to know that toner costs more upfront, but can print much more than an inkjet printer can. - 30529

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