What you Need to Know Before Buying Your Next
Printer
There are many different printer types and models in
the market today -- so many in fact that you really
have to give serious thought to how you’re going to
use your next printer. Some printers are better at
printing photos than others, while some printers
area so advanced that they can double as a copier.
Before ever paying a visit to Best Buy or Staples,
be sure to give your needs some serious thought. The
worst thing you can do is to make an impulse buy or
allow a pushy salesman to talk you into a printer
with features you’ll never use.
Once you determine how you’re going to use your new
printer, spend some time researching printers
online. There are many great websites that have
compiled hundreds of printer reviews. Spend some
time reviewing printer specifications to get feel
for what’s out there. Pay close attention to print
speed (measured in pages per minute). Look for
printer that produces output at the rate of about
20+ pages per minute in black and white. Also look
at resolution – there are many printers in the
market today that offer very low resolution print
outs. If you plan on printing photos, high
resolution is critical.
The absolute best advice – read what other consumers
had to say about printers. Amazon, Epinions, and
other online shopping sites including my site (http://www.inkcartridgesworld.com/_printers.html)
have collected user feedback on most printers. This
is a great indicator of how good the printer really
is. You can gain considerable insight into common
printer problems that you never would have known
about. You’ll probably want to steer clear of
printers that have known issues with paper jams,
that use excessive ink or are probe to smudging, and
printers that under deliver.
My last recommendation – check out costs of
replacement ink cartridges before making a final
purchase decision. Ink cartridge prices are at all
ends of the pricing spectrum. Obviously, you want to
find the least expensive inkjet cartridges.
Remember, you’ll be replacing printer cartridges
once every couple of months. Can you afford to pay
$50 every time you run out of ink? Be especially
weary of printers that cost less than $100 – they
usually require the most expensive replacement
cartridges.
Author Info:
Bill Smith is an expert on printers and ink
cartridges. Visit his website,
http://www.buythebestbuy.com , for more
information about printers and ink.
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