Things You'll Need:
- A method of payment suitable for online use (such as a credit card)
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Step 1
Set your budget.
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Step 2
Decide what features you want your printer to have. This will depend on what you’re planning to do with it. A fairly basic model is fine for printing text documents, but you may need a higher quality model with a higher resolution for printing photos and other images.
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Step 3
Do some online research about different printer models. Read product reviews and find specific and accurate information at manufacturer’s Web sites to find out which models have the features that are most important to you.
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Step 4
Narrow your choices down to two or three different models.
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Step 5
Type the printer model you’re looking for into the search box on a comparison shopping Web site then click the “Search” button.
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Step 6
Do the same for each model you’re interested in to compare prices.
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Step 7
Make your final decision. Remember to find out what kind of warranty is available for each model. A good warranty can make a slightly higher price more cost effective.
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Step 8
Buy your printer online, or choose a retail store near you if you’d rather buy in person. If you want extra help with making your choice, it’s better to buy in person rather than online.
