| Most people get confused about which kind of printer | | | | make sure that your computer has a USB port. If |
| to purchase. Here are some basic questions you | | | | your PC is older and doesn't have one, opt for a |
| should ask before buying one. | | | | parallel printer instead. |
| What kind of printer should I buy? | | | | Why are some printers cheaper than others? |
| The kind of printer you should buy depends on what | | | | Printer vendors usually make more money from |
| you need to print out. If you only need to print | | | | selling ink and toner cartridges than from selling the |
| documents such as simple reports and spreadsheets, | | | | actual printers. Printer users should continually buy ink |
| letters, or copies of Internet pages, a low-end inkjet | | | | when it runs out so that some vendors can sell their |
| printer may be enough for you. If you need to print | | | | printer cheap, but have high mark-up on ink |
| high quality photographs and presentations, you | | | | cartridges. Consider this when buying your printer. |
| would want a photo printer. If you need to print | | | | Can printers be used on a network? |
| more than a hundred pages daily without the need | | | | Definitely so. If you have a home network, it can be |
| for colour, you should get a laser printer. Of course, a | | | | easy to configure it so that all the computers can |
| combination of a printer, scanner, copier and fax - a | | | | access the printer. Office-level printers, on the other |
| multifunction printer is always best. | | | | hand, are equipped with a Network Interface Card |
| How much should I spend on a new printer? | | | | that allows it to become accessible to many |
| Regular inkjet printers today generally cost less than | | | | employees. |
| £50. Of course, more expensive inkjet printers have | | | | Should I replace my old printer? |
| better colour quality, can handle many print jobs at | | | | If your current inkjet is doing just fine and you only |
| one time or can print on heavy paper. Good photo | | | | need to print occasional documents, then you don't |
| printers range from £130-£200. Black laser printers | | | | really need a new one. However, if you are printing |
| start from £150 while coloured ones start at £200. | | | | family photos and would want top quality prints to |
| You may view our printer price list as we have a | | | | show around, you might want to get a photo printer. |
| range of models and brands that will fit your budget | | | | Also, if you are starting a small business or if your |
| considerations. | | | | business is starting to pick up with printing needs, |
| How can a printer connect to computers? | | | | then it's time to step up and get a new one. |
| Older models of printers connect through what is | | | | If you have more questions about buying a printer, |
| termed as a parallel cable. All PCs should have at least | | | | call us up at 0870-803-1151 or use JBO Solutions’ |
| one parallel port where the printer can be connected | | | | premiere online live support. Our operators are more |
| through. Modern printers now use USB connection | | | | than willing to assist you. |
| which is a lot faster. If you plan to buy a USB printer, | | | | |