subject: Complement Your Computer With Your Own Printer [print this page] In this age of technology, everyone is looking for more and more gadgets to make their lives easier. One of these gadgets, in fact the master of all gadgets, is Computer. It can be very rightly classified as the best invention of modern age.
Even after having a personal computer life is not complete! We still need to attach a lot many accessories to it, for complete functionality. We use Internet connection, webcams, headphones, scanners, joysticks, and a lot of other equipment to gain maximum benefits from our computers.
A computer alone is not enough these days. Speakers, scanner, printer, webcam, Internet connection and many more complement it. This is why you need to always look at what you need after you purchase the computer.
Visit any computer accessory store and you will come across a large number of printers; all having different functions. From hi-fi expensive combos, to simple black n' white deskjets, every type is high in demand.
Your choice of printer will depend on your need. A small Deskjet is appropriate for printing simple black n' white documents. If you want multi-purpose printer, then opt for a combo providing functions like scanning, photocopying, color printing and even fax.
The next important part is the selection of paper to be used in your printer. For normal printing, a 24-pound paper is good enough. However, for photo printing you have a wide range of variety. You can choose from matte, semi-gloss or full glossy papers. All give a different appearance to the picture.
Papers range from inexpensive non-branded versions to brand specialized ones. Hence, it's not just the quality of paper, but also the requirement and budget that has to be kept in mind.
For printing of photographs, photographic paper with matte or glossy finish can be used. These are expensive varieties both produce remarkable results.
