How to Rate Printers
Printers are invaluable tools for converting virtual content into physical copies, whether you need to print documents or photos. But with all of the types of printers available and the array of features they include, selecting the right one can seem like a challenging task. Avoid paying for features you don't need and get the ones that matter by using a personal rating. Rating a selection of printers by the features and functions that matter to you makes finding the right printer a whole lot easier.
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Narrow down a selection of printers based on your needs. Look at photo printers if you'll be using your printer primarily to print photos. Select from laser printers if you'll need to print documents in bulk and print them fast.
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Rank your prospective printers by their performance. Key performance factors to look for in a printer include the pages per minute for black and color printing to determine speed and dots per inch to get an idea of how detailed the output will be.
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Rate the form factor and features of your printer choices. Ask yourself: how easy is it to replace the ink, how durable is the design and how easy would a paper jam be to fix? Compare the features between your choice of printers, such as wired and wireless connections, included software, LCD screens and installed RAM (random access memory).
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Test out your prospective printers before you buy one. After you've narrowed down a selection of printers, the best way to rank them is by the quality of their output. Arrange with a sales associate to have a test page printed from each of your prospective printers and compare their prints.
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Tips & Warnings
For higher-end printers, it is a must that you compare service plans and support for potential printers to protect your investment.
