Good day, my dear subscribers and new readers! Today I want to talk to you on a very important and relevant topic for our time. Digital technologies are so firmly entrenched in our lives that even in everyday life we cannot imagine ourselves without them.
And today, just as we cannot do without an iron, microwave or vacuum cleaner in the house, it is difficult for us to imagine our life without a printer. And I will tell you in this article how to choose the right printer for home use so that it will serve you well and for a long time.
Why do you need a printer at home?
That is the question that everyone who reads this article should be asking themselves right now. After all, if you need to print any document, you can contact a special office, which today there are a lot in cities and towns. Such office equipment is necessary only for offices or offices where they work with documentation. And, indeed, we can agree with this: it seems that a simple layman does not often need printing services.
But in fact, a person needs this service much more often than he thinks. So, we need a printer at home for printouts:
- photos
- coloring books, puzzles, puzzles and other educational materials for children
- various recipes for housewives
- any useful information
- electronic checks, tickets
- work information if you work from home
- documents that are needed at school, hospital, traffic police or at work
As you can see, the range of use of this type of office equipment at home is quite wide.
I think those who have not yet purchased such equipment are seriously thinking about buying it.
But in order not to make a mistake and choose a good device, think about the purposes for which you need it, what format of documents you will print, how often you will print.
Is it worth spending money on a thing that will just take up space at home and collect dust?
Overview of printer types for home use
The variety of different types of office equipment and equipment in stores can confuse an ordinary person who does not understand these issues. I think there is no need to explain that managers in service centers are aimed, first of all, to push the goods, but the one that is more expensive.
And for home use, you do not need expensive equipment, with some exceptions, of course. I give examples of types of printers that are quite suitable for home use:
- Inkjet - suitable for printing small text documents and high-quality photographs;
- Laser - capable of printing text and graphic files;
- MFP is a multifunction device designed for printing, as well as copying and scanning, more often MFP is used in offices.
After we have listed all types of printers, let's take a detailed review of each of them so that each of you can determine for yourself which model is right for you. And, of course, you have the right to know not only about their advantages of these printers, but also the disadvantages that they have.
Jet
The advantages of the inkjet include its low cost and the highest print quality. Photos printed on it sometimes turn out better than professional ones.
The disadvantage of this model is that the ink in the cartridges does not last long, only 200 sheets. Inkjet cartridges are replaceable, and their refilling is expensive. In addition, the ink in them dries quickly if the equipment is not used, so I want to advise you to print at least two sheets a week so that the machine does not stand idle.
You don’t need special skills to refill cartridges, you can do it yourself with a syringe. So, if you have the opportunity to buy cheaper paint somewhere, for example, through friends, then such a device as an inkjet will suit you.
laser
This printer comes in black and white and color. The advantages of this type of technology are many. It has a high printing speed, the cartridge is refilled not with paint, but with powder, which prevents it from drying out.
One refill is enough to print up to 2000 A4 sheets.
The cartridge is refilled in specialized workshops, but if you adapt, then it is quite possible to do this at home on your own.
Both refueling from a specialist and buying a can of powder are inexpensive.
In addition, if there is a need to change the cartridge, then its cost is acceptable. The only drawback of these printers is the high cost. But, since the maintenance of equipment is cheap, the technique justifies itself.
Here, of course, we will talk about technology on a completely different level.
By the way, an interesting fact: when MFPs first appeared on sale, they were popularly called "combines".
The main advantage of the MFP is its versatility, it is able to print, copy and scan. Most often, the MFP is used in offices due to the variety of functions and wide possibilities. The disadvantage of the MFP is its high cost. If you do not use its full potential, then you do not need it.
Choosing a Printer for Your Home
How to choose the right printing equipment for your home? What points should you pay attention to when choosing? First, of course, the cost of the device.
Remember that quality will never be cheap. This is how it always happens. Have you ever bought cheap shoes? How long did it last for you? Cheap sneakers fall apart after the first rain. So it is with the printer: it is better not to spare money, but the device will serve you for many years without repair.
Purchase equipment in specialized stores where warranty service is provided. Pay attention to the manufacturer. The following brands, which are included in the top 5 firms, have positively proven themselves in the office equipment market:
- Xerox
- Hewlett Packard (HP)
- Canon
- Epson
- Samsung
Let's take a closer look at each of these brands.
Xerox
For many years, this company has occupied a leading position in the world market. All inventions and innovations in the field of laser technology belong to this company. The brand focuses on users who use the wide range of printing equipment. MFP.
Interesting fact: Many people even express themselves this way when they want to say copy ???? Can you please make a photocopy of this document?
"Xerox" are distinguished by high quality and speed of printing, ease of maintenance, affordability. There is also ColorQube technology (printing without a cartridge).
Hewlett Packard (HP)
AT 1975 that brand produced the first LaserJet laser models, which, of course, we still use in an improved form.
Hewlett-Packard (HP) can be called a giant of the office equipment market without exaggeration. The range of the brand constantly has more than 150 models of printing equipment: from powerful MFPs to simple laser and inkjet printers.
Canon
In 1988, this company released a model "Canon BJC-440", marking the beginning of color printing.
The company is known for the variety of manufactured equipment: Canon produces cameras, camcorders, copiers, as well as medical equipment.
Epson
It was this company that released the first inkjet model in 1964 and continues to develop inkjet and laser printing technologies to this day.
The Japanese manufacturer produces printers with continuous ink supply technology. That is, the problem that the ink is unevenly printed on the sheet will never affect you - the ink level is adjusted by itself in accordance with the settings.
Samsung
The Korean company successfully adapts the best practices of global manufacturers by introducing the latest technologies. The equipment produced by this company is designed for the average man in the street, that is, for ordinary people with average incomes.
Therefore, the cost is inexpensive. But, the quality, I want to say at a high level.
Which model to choose for home use
When choosing a printer specifically for the home, pay attention to the tasks that it will perform. For example, if you only want to print photos, then an inkjet photo printer is perfect for this purpose. If you print text files in large volume, then buy a laser one. For work at home or study, an MFP with all its capabilities is suitable.
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