How to Buy a Color Laser Printer for your Business

Color laser printers are known for their color and speed. They tend to be more pricey than inkjet printers, but produce a great quality picture. Buying a color laser printer for your business varies in price, depending on quality. Higher end models can cost in the neighborhood of $2,000.00 while lower end models are much cheaper. Depending on the size of your business, you’ll most likely want a printer capable of printing a few thousand pages monthly.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Assess your needs. Are you sure that you actually need a color printer? Will your business require high quality printing as opposed to black and white?

2. Begin shopping around online, in the papers and in stores. Resist the impulse to go out and purchase one right away. A smart decision will save you time, money and a whole lot of patience.

3. Set a budget for your company. After reviewing several different brands and models, you should start to get an idea of what you are looking to spend. Make sure to stay within the constraints and never go over your limit.

4. Travel to the selected store and ask any questions to the salesman that you may have. Find out as much information as possible about your desired printer. Choosing a printer for your business is a very important decision, so have it demonstrated on the spot.

5. Take time to discuss specific functions of the printer. Ask about its speed, resolution, memory, and fax options. Depending how many employees and co-workers there are at your company, you will also want one capable of extensive networking.

6. Purchase the printer and take it back to your business. Remove it from the box and read ALL instructions. If confused or have any questions about installation, call up the manufacturer (you can find their number within the instructions or on the box).

7. Install the software by inserting the CD into the computers drive and following the prompt’s on the screen. Once it’s successfully installed, complete a test print and make sure it‘s what you expected.

Tips & Warnings

• Often times stores will sell display models with significantly discounted prices.
• Check to see that the printer comes complete with all of the correct cables.