| Most of us already own at least one printer and | | | | it be able to print on both sides, do you need |
| chances are that you have more than one. There are | | | | scanning capabilities and what about using it as a fax |
| many families that have black and white laser printers | | | | machine? Look at what is offered by searching on |
| as well as either color photo inkjet printers or an | | | | places like Amazon and determine what features are |
| all-in-one printer that will not only print but also scan, | | | | must haves and which ones would only be "nice" to |
| fax and copy. | | | | have. |
| When buying a new printer there are 4 key elements | | | | Black & White or Colors |
| that you must consider and I will briefly go through all | | | | There are two types of printers for sale. One can |
| of them here. | | | | only print in black and white whereas the other will |
| The Price | | | | printer in all kinds of colors (including black and white). |
| Obviously the price of the device matters a great | | | | Printing in colors are normally a lot more expensive |
| deal. You can buy some high-end printers that will do | | | | and also a lot slower than printing in black and white. |
| almost anything in super high quality and at lightning | | | | However if you are printing presentations or photos |
| speed but if you don't really need those features it | | | | you might not want them to be colorless. |
| would seem ridicules to pay for them. So before | | | | Laser or InkJet |
| buying anything you must evaluate and determine | | | | When buying a printer you will need to choose |
| your true need so you don't end up buying | | | | between either a laser printer or one using Ink |
| something that will do much more that what is | | | | cartridges. Unless you are willing to pay a fair amount |
| required and paying an extra amount for no reason. | | | | for the device you will only be able to get laser |
| On the other hand you don't want to end up buying | | | | printers that will do black and white prints. InkJets on |
| something that will not live up to all of your | | | | the other hand will normally always be able to print in |
| requirements either. | | | | colors are they have 4-6 different color cartridges |
| Functionality and Features | | | | installed. |
| Now this point is kind of tied together with the price | | | | There you have it. Four key elements to consider |
| and more features and functions will normally cost | | | | when looking for a new printer to purchase. Take |
| more. It is not always the case but you can use is as | | | | your time and make an informative pick instead of |
| a rule of thumb. Do you need the printer to be able | | | | just buying the first one you come across. You'll be |
| to print a certain amount of pages per minute, should | | | | glad that you did. |