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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Look in your favorite newspapers. If you are lucky, you can find a printer without much effort.
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Surf the Web. Check online auction sites and the classifieds.
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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.
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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.