How to choose a printer

From small inkjets to powerfully lasers, there's never been a wider variety of quality printers available at prices any business can afford, many with wireless and Ethernet networking capabilities. The most common printer styles are laser and inkjet. Use this guide from OnTimeSupplies.com to choose the right printer for your office.

Other features to consider:

• Memory: Most printers come with enough memory to handle typical printing tasks.  However, you can increase the installed memory in most machines if your office routinely prints complex, graphic-heavy documents.
• Paper Capacity: The higher the paper capacity, the less often you have to reload paper, a great convenience in busy offices and a necessity for printers connected to multiple users.
• Automatic Duplex Printing: Prints on both sides of the page automatically to save money and produce more professional looking documents.
• Print Speed: Refers to how many pages your machine prints per minute (ppm). The higher the ppm, the faster you documents pring.
• Print Quality: 600 x 600 dpi is fine for everyday printing.  For crisper finishes, look for resolutions of 1200 x 1200 dpi, or 2400 x 600 dpi for photo quality results.
• Compatibility and Emulations: Determine whether your machine will be used with PCs, Macs, or a mixed work place. In addition, some printers offer multiple emulations, such as PostScript and PCL 6, which may be required for certain applications.
• Connectivity: If you plan to connect to an Ethernet or wireless network now or in the future, buy a network ready printer now.  Adding the options later costs more than buying a network capable machine.