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Posted on December 30, 2008 by John C. Arkin | Posted under Hardware
How To Choose The Best Printer For Heavy Printing Needs At Your Workplace
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Ink/Toner Usage In offices where a great deal of printing is going to be done, ink consumption has to be an issue. If you make the mistake of buying a printer that uses up the ink quickly, you'll not only be spending more than necessary but you also run the risk of running out of printing supplies when you need them most. Also consider the type of printing you're going to be doing. For example, if you can get away with not printing in color, you'll be better off choosing a monochrome laser printer than an inkjet printer. The toner cartridges tend to last longer and the system will print faster. Reliability To purchase a workhorse, you've got to find printers that are designed to withstand a lot of abuse. Many printer models simply were not created to last more than a year or two even with only moderate use. That's not going to be a good investment for your business. Make sure before you make your buying decision that you read some honest reviews of the printer in question. Also avoid buying brand new models so you get a feel for their reliability. Remember to find reviews at legitimate sites for reviews. And remember that models can vary in reliability even when they are made by the same brand. That means even though your Canon lasted for years a new Canon printer models may not deliver to your same expectations. Features While multi-use printers can be a great idea in many offices, if you are going to be doing a lot of printing you're better off not relying solely on one of these for your needs. Instead, you could purchase a workhorse and a multi-use unit. The reason is that multi-use units have so many things that can go wrong with them and are not built for heavy printing purposes. Price When it comes to printers, you often get what you pay for. Don't hesitate to spend a little more in order to get the best printer possible for your needs. Do your research ahead of time so you'll know what budget to set for your new purchase. About The Author: This Article is written by John C Arkin from MyOfficePortal.org the contributor of Office Supplies Information & Resources. More information on the subject is at How To Choose The Best Printer For Heavy Printing Needs At Your Workplace, and related resources can be found at Printer Buying Tips. |
Tags: BUYING A PRINTER, TONER CARTRIDGES, PRINTER MODELS
