If your existing printer suddenly gives up the ghost and can no longer be repaired, a replacement is usually needed quickly. After all, many people can’t manage without an output device — not in the family and certainly not in the home office or small office. It’s not a good idea to jump straight to the next best printer offer, no matter how attractive the price of the device may seem.
It is much better to ask yourself a few questions about your future printer model before making a purchase. The more precise your answers are, the better the output device will ultimately suit your application scenario.
It’s worth the effort when you consider that a well-chosen printer will usually serve you for several years without complaint.
The focus here is not so much on output quality. After all, there is no such thing as a really bad printer these days. The printing units in all printer classes are too sophisticated for that. Bad purchases are more likely to be caused by the wrong choice of printing technology, a lack of features or excessive follow-up costs.
What do you need: Printer or multifunctional device?
The first decision before buying a printer is simple:
Do you only want to print or should the new purchase also be able to make copies and scans?
In the first case, a pure printer (single function) will suffice. In the second case, you should focus on a multifunction device. Then ask yourself whether you need a fax or not. This allows you to quickly rule out certain device series.
Very inexpensive combination models usually only have a rudimentary control panel with small displays — as here on the HP Deskjet 2820e. They often prove to be impractical, as you have to perform most actions using buttons without labelling.
Very inexpensive combination models usually only have a rudimentary control panel with small displays — as here on the HP Deskjet 2820e. They often prove to be impractical, as you have to perform most actions using buttons without labelling.
HP
Very inexpensive combination models usually only have a rudimentary control panel with small displays — as here on the HP Deskjet 2820e. They often prove to be impractical, as you have to perform most actions using buttons without labelling.
HP
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</div></figure><p class="imageCredit">HP</p></div>You need to be aware of this: A multifunction device gains in size the more functions are integrated. Almost all models with a fax function also have a built-in automatic document feeder (ADF), which increases the height of the device. If there is enough space at the planned installation site, you can of course also consider a model with an ADF but without a fax.
If you decide in favor of a multifunctional device, the control panel is an important point. Its importance is often underestimated. Wrongly so, as it makes numerous tasks besides copying — such as connecting to the WLAN or searching for problems — much easier.
On the other hand, a device with a very small display or pure button operation often turns out to be cumbersome and time-consuming to use. Over time, you will usually prefer to carry out certain monitoring and control activities via an app on the mobile device or using a driver or help tool on the PC.
On the other hand, large touch displays are reflected in a higher purchase price. That’s why entry-level multifunction devices only have text displays, from which you often can’t read much more than the number of copies.
Which is better: Inkjet or laser printing technology?
Whether a printer with inkjet or laser technology is best for you depends on the main purpose of use.
A printer for your workplace, which is essentially intended to print invoices on company paper or typesets, does not need to be able to display bright colors, but must be able to print texts very clearly and legibly. In this case, a black and white laser printer is the right choice. Small single-function devices are available from as little as $100 — such as the Pantum Laser Printer.
A monochrome printer is out of the question for a family printer. Color printing is a must here, as the tasks are too varied. After all, the device should be able to fulfil the printing needs of all users. Both a color laser model and an inkjet device can do this. As the document authenticity of a color laser printer is probably not important in the family, an inkjet printer is the best solution.
Pure black and white printers, such as the Brother HL-L2400DWE shown here, are ideal if color is not important but texts need to be crystal clear on paper. As compact workplace devices, they start at a good $100.
Pure black and white printers, such as the Brother HL-L2400DWE shown here, are ideal if color is not important but texts need to be crystal clear on paper. As compact workplace devices, they start at a good $100.
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<div class="lightbox-image-container foundry-lightbox"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="Reine Schwarzweißprinter wie hier der Brother HL-L2400DWE bieten sich an, wenn Farbe keine Rolle spielt, aber Texte glasklar auf dem Papier landen sollen. Als kompakte Arbeitsplatzgeräte starten sie bei gut 100 Euro." class="wp-image-2349286" width="960" height="540" loading="lazy" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><p>Pure black and white printers, such as the Brother HL-L2400DWE shown here, are ideal if color is not important but texts need to be crystal clear on paper. As compact workplace devices, they start at a good $100.</p> </figcaption></figure><p class="imageCredit">Brother</p></div> </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">Brother</p></div>Once you have come this far in your decision-making process, you should also consider how high your throughput will be. This is not an easy question to answer — especially if your focus is on private printing.
If you expect or know that the printer will be in use several times a week and will have to produce multiple copies, this already speaks in favor of higher usage.
And the more potential users there are, the higher the expected number of printed pages. This increases the utilization of the device. Small entry-level printers are quickly overwhelmed here. It is best to choose a mid-range inkjet model.
For multifunction devices, the price gives a rough indication: An all-round cartridge model should cost over $100. If you’re looking for a multifunction printer with a tank system, you can expect to pay around double that amount.
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