How to Buy an All-In-One Printer

By eHow Computers Editor

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Tired of all the electronics piling up in your office? Maybe there are capabilities out there that you have been living without. Do you want to make life simpler? An all-in-one printer may be the solution you have been looking for. It may take a little work to find what suits you, however, once you understand what you are looking for, it can become a very simple process. Follow the steps below to learn how to buy an all-in-one printer.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Moderate researching skills
Internet connection
Computer

Step1

Know your options. Look on the Internet, consumer magazines and stores to discover the different types of all-in-one printers available to you.

Step2

Determine your needs. Do you want the highest resolution? Would faster printing make life easier? Do you need a color photocopier? Decide which features best suit your needs.

Step3

Find the printer with the options that fulfill those needs. Consider how easy it is to access the features. Select the printer with the right options and ease for you.

Step4

Look up ratings. There are consumer Web sites that rate all-in-one printers. Find out problems others have had without having to make those mistakes yourself.

Step5

Compare pricing. Once you have selected the all-in-one printer, find the best deal. Check back online and in the stores to find the right price for the all-in-one-printer you’ve selected.

Step6

Make your purchase. Keep your receipt and packaging in case a return is necessary.

Tips & Warnings

Consider warranties when price comparing.
Keep in mind any extra parts, such as paper and ink cartridges, which may affect pricing in the long run.
Take your time. When considering options, you don’t want to pay extra for an all-in-one-printer cluttered with features you won’t use, while wishing for options not available on your printer. Carefully consider each option (laser printing or inkjet).
Keep everything. Sometimes the box or packaging is required for a return.
Pay attention. Some are called all-in-one printers, but do not include a fax machine. However, if you have fax software and modem, you may be able to use them to fax without the option available on your printer.