subject: Try To Understand The Basics Of Printers Before Purchasing [print this page] Many people find when they go to purchase a new printer that they get very confused easily. One of the reasons for this is because of the choice that is now available to a close. It doesn't matter if you are running a small business or simply want one for home it can become a little bit mind boggling trying to figure out exactly which one is suitable for you. Nowadays, there are many printers available that are intended for specific needs and you first need to find out exactly what you will be using yours for before even considering making a purchase.
There used to be a time when we simply use printers to print. Now we find that many different types of printers are available for particular areas of interest. If you want to print from your digital camera you can purchase a specific photo printer which offers high quality high resolution prints but will not print any other type of material. If you are an architect and you need to print technical drawings you can purchase a specific type of printer that has been especially designed for doing this. If you wish to print documentation there are many printers available which can now print, sort and find everything for you. And to be honest we are really only talking the tip of the iceberg in terms of what is now available to us.
Let's have a quick look at some of the common types available
Inkjet printers - one of the most common type available that you will find in many homes and businesses. They start at very reasonable prices however still offer quality printing. The higher end models that are available Printout photographic quality. Again you need to be very vigilant in ensuring the cost of ownership remains low as this is an area where many manufacturers reap the benefits of supplying cartridges and specialized printing paper.
Multifunction printers - these are fantastic if you run a small business or a small home office. They are great savers and offer the flexibility of using it as a fax machine, photocopying machine, scanner and of course printing. There are many advantages and disadvantages to using one of these. One of the major disadvantages is if you have a problem it could mean that you will lose all the functionality associated with it.
Laser printers - cost of ownership of these is low which is ideal for many businesses and home users. They are ideal if you are a heavy printer user and they still offer high quality printing. We have seen the price of diesel juice over the years weaning it is more manageable for many more people and because of the local running costs make a lot more sense. Generally they are black and white however we are starting to see more color versions available at much better prices than what they used to be. Cost of ownership for color printing needs to be looked into before you think of purchasing.
Hopefully this has given you a quick idea of the different types of printers that are available and what you need to look out for before making a purchase. It's important to make sure that you check what the various manufacturers have to offer beforehand. The cost of ownership is important and something that you will need to check out before deciding to make a purchase. Also make sure that you shop around to see who offer the best prices and do some price comparisons on the various websites that are available.
