Whether you are a student, a teacher, an entrepreneur, or just a photo lover who aims for long-lasting pictures. The secret to success is a printer that understands your needs with a click and saves your effort, time, and money. In this buying guide, we compare 2 famous types of printers and discuss the main features that you should look for.
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Laser Printers
Mono & Colored
This is a popular option for business use since it is good for multi-users. The toner lasts long, which makes a good deal in lowering the cost per page. Also, there are good options for home use in the market.
Some models print with only black for faster, eco-friendly results.
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Look for These Features
in Laser Printers
Internal / Compact Memory
Makes bulky commands and large documents easier
Trays’ Number & Capacity
Reduces paper feeding times
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
Comes in handy for bulky scans and copy commands.
Ink tank printers have refillable tanks, swapping the cartridges in other models. This can save you some ink spending, as ink bottles can be more affordable.
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Why Choose
The Ink Tank Printers?
Easy to Refill
Pumping bottles makes the container easy to refill, and easy to reach and supervise.
Long Lifespan
Keep it plugged in, and you will enjoy printouts even if you use it occasionally.
Budget Friendly
The refills are cheaper than traditional cartridges, making it prints a lot of pages at less cost.
Extra Functions
Whether you aim for a laser, inkjet, or ink tank printer. They all compete in these points. Look for them before you buy any type of printer.
Printing Speed | Measured in the number of pages per minute. |
Printing Resolution | Look for a high DPI value (Dots per Inch). |
Paper Size & Type | Find a printer that accepts various sizes of paper.If you print pictures, look for a printer that works well on photo paper. |
Double-Side Printing | To speed up printing documents and sheets even more. |
Multi-functionality | Prints -Scans-Copy |
Simplified Settings | Because all that you need from a printer is to respond to the simple command of “print”, it is important to find one that is easy to set up and adjust settings. |
Connectivity | USB - Ethernet - Wi-Fi - Bluetooth |
*If you prefer to connect through the internet (wired or wireless) then make sure that you have a fast good network, so the printer’s responses won’t be affected.
Network Vs. Direct Wi-Fi
Mainly, there are 2 ways to connect to your printer wirelessly. One is through a local network called “direct Wi-fi”, while the second is through the typical network that you use to connect to the internet called “Network Wi-fi”.
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