Printers

You own a computer and you've decided to invest in a printer. As with every other technological product, there's a host of differing ones out there and to decide on which one suits you, you'll need to make some decisions on why you need a printer and what you want it to do.

First of all you should answer some questions that'll help you decide from the huge range of printers on the market.

• How often will you be printing?
• What is your priority - speed or quality?
• Will you be mainly printing text or graphics/photographs?
• Do you need basic black and white printing or colour printing?

Of course, cost will be a major factor for many people purchasing printers and fortunately the cost of printers, especially laser printers has fallen over recent years as the technology improves. One commonly over-looked factor when buying a printer is the cost and accessibility of the accompanying consumables, namely toner or ink cartridges. Investigate all of these considerations before making a purchase. You may find that a more expensive printer uses cheaper and more readily available cartridges, compared with a less expensive printer, thus lowering the total cost of ownership (TCO).