How to Buy a Used Color Laser Printer

You want to buy a color laser printer, but you don't want to invest in a new one. Buying a color laser printer used is a fairly easy process. It is actually very similar to buying a new printer. Here are a few steps to help you buy a used color laser printer:

Instructions

1. Take a few minutes to figure out what features you are going to need in a printer. Since you are buying used, you might not be able to get all of those features, but it will make your decision a bit easier.

2. Research. This is an important step with any purchase. Since you know what features you are looking for, take a few minutes to match those features to a printer. Just go online and see what best fits your needs.

3. Decide. Will you be buying a refurbished printer? Refurbished printers go through a process of cleaning and are checked before they are sold. This might be a good buy since it is checked before your purchase.

4. Look in your favorite newspapers. If you are lucky, you can find a printer without much effort.

5. Surf the Web. Check online auction sites and the classifieds.

6. Visit used office-supply stores. Some will have laser printers that were sold when a company went out of business. You can also check local auctions.

Tips & Warnings

• If you can, ask the person you are buying the printer from to print a test page before you buy. Most printers will just need to be plugged into the wall and have paper loaded to print. This will be a good way to make sure that everything works.

• If you have a friend who has recently purchased a new printer, ask to buy the old one. You might even be able to talk your friend into giving it to you for free.

• Use your connections to find someone selling a printer. This is a safer route than buying from someone you don't know.

• Be cautious. You will often have little or no recourse when buying a used printer if it turns out to be a dud.