How A Second Hand Printer Can Still Give First Class Printing!

How A Second Hand Printer Can Still Give First Class Printing!

Despite the price of purchasing a new multi function type printer has considerably reduced in recent years, buying a second hand unit could also have cost saving benfits over the longer term, and there are a number of important items to check carefully before hand.

It's vitally important to visually inspect the number of inkjet cartridge tanks to identify for single colours with a separate black cartridge which can be individually replaced, and the condition of the drum, if buying a laser toner printer, as this is always an expensive part.

Look carefully at any remaining toner in the toner cartridge or the condition and ink levels of pre installed ink cartridges as it is very probable that replacement carts will be required. A source of cheap ink cartridges but with long life and quality printing can be found online at a reputable printer supplies website.

Undoubtedly, if the intended printing volume is to be exceptionally low say, no more than a dozen A4 sheets spread over many weeks, then buying a second hand printer can, of course, be an ideal solution. The advance in technology in only one to two years can often mean that technical changes would likely be insignificant or not really relevant to everyday, standard printing needs.

Printers are now replaced on a much more frequent basis less than two years sometimes - because of lowered prices, and as a result, it is almost certain that a used printer can offer many up to date features found on the latest models, still in good working order and at a giveawayprice!

The key is to check the machine's printer operating functions in person, and always print several stand alone test sheets at the unit to show print quality, without the use of a computer. By this method an useful indication can be gauged of how soon any or all of the printer ink cartridges may need to be replaced. This of course, may have an impact on the final price!

Before the test sheets are printed out, take time to open up the unit to carefully check as far as possible inside the body of the printer for the build up of dust, grease, ink staining and leakage. Try to locate all the access covers, normally front, sides, and rear to ensure there is no paper or other foreign objects jammed anywhere insidethe working parts or in inaccessible cavities, which will stop the printer from working.

Don't forget to make sure the power cable is packed and if possible, the computer to printer USB cable with any necessary converter attached although you will need to check connections to your computer first.

Some OEM manufacturers may artificially raise the cost of printer cartridges on older models to encourage an upgrade to the latest model and possibly the purchase of lower cost cart. However, most of the newer printers can operate using compatible ink cartridges of a comparable standard of printing quality but at a much reduced buying cost, and is another key factor to pre-check.

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