How to buy a printer

Do you want a new printer? here are some things you may consider:

1.Find out your operating system so you choose only printers that support your pc.

2.Be sure of what printer you want/need:for example you may need fast printer so you will have to buy a black and white colour only.Maybe you also want to have scanner in it.Next do you want memory card or do you want to be wireless.That's some things you must consider

3.Determine your budget:it's good to know what your budget is before going to a store

4.With all above find your printer:you can search on online stores to find the cheapper ones or you can consider on buying a second handed printer 

5.What do you need the printer to do? This is probably the most important question to answer. If you just need to occasionally print out documents such as letters, copies of Web pages from the Internet or simple spreadsheets, a low-end inkjet or laser printer is fine. If you need to do presentations or high quality photographs, you want a photo printer. If you print over 100 pages on a daily basis and don't need color, you may want to look at the faster laser printers. And, of course, if you are starting a home business and you need a combination of scanner, printer, copier, and fax machine, a multifunction printer is best.

6.Consider the Following Factors And Your Needs.

• Resolution - the number of dots a printer prints in a square inch (over 1440 dpi is good). Choose a higher end model with a higher resolution if you will be printing lots of presentation-quality text, graphics and photos.
• Operating Cost - Calculate the cost of replacement ink cartridges and paper, because printer users must continually purchase more ink cartridges and toner when the old ones run out or dry up. Be aware that the cost of paper, toner and ink can amount to more than the original cost of the printer within a year or so.
• Speed - the volume of printout (pages per minute) is essential if you are printing large numbers of documents in black and white
• Size of the printout - will you be printing on oversized or non-standard paper, heavy card stock, blueprints, transparencies, etc? Then choose a printer whose paper path is no sharper than 90 degrees to allow printing on various types of media without jamming.
• Post-Script Fonts - most inkjet printers are not PostScript-compatible. If you need to print PostScript graphics or fonts, consider a laser printer.
• Photo Quality - Specialty color printers that have photo lab quality are essential if you are looking for a printer that can print high-resolution images on photo paper.
• Digital camera cards and Memory Sticks - does the printer need to have built-in slots for these de vices?
• Network enabled - will you be connecting the new printer to a home or office network?
• Image processing - Processing images takes a lot of power, so printers often have as much computing horsepower and memory as a PC. Some printers form the complete image in memory prior to printing it, which allows them to handle large files quickly.
• Ease of use - how easy is the printer setup process?
• Compatibility - The newer printers are all USB-compatible, which means they will work for Windows 98/2000/XP, and with Mac System 8.1 or higher.
• Warranty - be sure to purchase a printer that includes a manufacturer's and/or store warranty (at least 90 days).

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7.After Determining Which Printer You Want, Comparison Shop!

• Once you've finalized your list of requirements, check out some of the large comparison review sites, such as CNET or PC Magazine or PC World, to get an idea of what printers are currently out there in your price range. Also check the cost of printer ink cartridges, toner and paper for the different models. Finally, read all user reviews and note any comments regarding reliability, ease of use, and any hardware issues or defects.
• Once you've identified some potential candidates, go to Best Buy, Staples, CompUSA or any other computer superstore to see the printers in person. If you have a small workspace area, consider the printer's footprint and how it will be connected to your existing system.
• When you're ready to buy, consider buying from an online vendor such as Amazon.com in order to get the best possible price.