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Step 1
Make a budget. Faster printers tend to be more expensive. Know how much you are willing to spend for the time you'd be saving with faster print speeds.
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Step 2
Ask around for recommendations. Talk to family, friends or neighbors to see if they’ve had good luck with high-speed printers.
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Step 3
Think about what you usually print (pictures? school papers? massive corporate reports?) to determine the print speed you need. Most high-speed printers print about 30 black-and-white pages per minute and about 24 color pages per minute.
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Step 4
Consider what paper type you usually use. Some high-speed printers do not print well on glossy paper. Although a high-speed printer may not be the best choice for printing high-quality photos, it might be great for printing research papers or presentations.
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Step 5
Ask for print samples. Once you have narrowed down your final choices of high-speed printers, ask for sample print-outs. You might have to pay for these copies, but this step will help you decide whether or not the quality is good enough for your needs.
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Step 6
Purchase the printer you feel is right for you once you’ve weighed your options and potential uses.
