Printer Buying Guide 2: Types Of Printers
TYPES OF PRINTERS
We offer a range of different printers, so consider the features each type offers:
Inkjet printers
Inkjet printers are ideal for lower volume printing in offices, and for personal use at home.
Features you'll like:
- Prices start low
- Huge variety
- Highest photo quality when used with photo paper
- Often better quality when in colour
Things to consider:
- Ink can smudge when freshly printed
- Higher cost per page than laser
- Slower to print
Laser printers
Laser printers are ideal for high-volume printing in offices where there's a lot of paperwork.
Features you'll like:
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Highest text quality, fast print speeds, cheaper ink
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Faster, smudge-free printing of a very high quality, especially when printing text
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Faster printing in high quantities
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Can print double-sided
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More resilient printing
Things to consider:
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More expensive – particularly if you want to print in colour
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Colour quality isn’t as good as on inkjet printers
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Lower photo print quality
Wireless printing
Wireless printing is cable-free, so allows you to print from wherever you are in your home.
All-in-one printers
A complete home solution for inkjet printing, scanning, faxing and photocopying, while saving space. Some can print directly from the internet. Uses plain, coated or photo paper up to A3.
Source: https://www.johnlewis.com/buying-guides/printers-buying-guide
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