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Guide to Buying a New printer

One of the more perplexing decisions when faced with choosing a new printer is which print technology is going to suit you best. At the moment there are two main printing systems: the laser technology, using toner cartridges and a transfer drum assembly; and ink jets using ink tank cartridges and fine-spray nozzles. The method that will suit you best will depend largely on what you plan to print on your new printer, and cost factors that affect the costs of running it. Laser printers are possibly better for high-volume printing, with lower 'per page' costs and they better black intensity text than most ink jets. Laser printers tend to have a faster page rate but ink jets still offer the important advantages in affordable colour printing.

For home use, you'll probably want to print out digital photos or graphics, which makes colour a must. The traditional differentiation between lasers and ink jets has been office versus home use; however, colour offers obvious presentation advantages for business use as well. Fortunately, prices for both categories of printers have come down enough to make it practical to purchase both a laser and an ink jet if you absolutely need both colour and high-quality text.

The work you do

There are a number of different printer configurations available today, many of them quite specialised in the applications. There are specialised photo printers, direct disc CD printers, Multifunction printers, desktop ink jets and high-speed lasers.

If you want a printer that is specifically designed for printing photographs, you will most likely look for a colour ink-jet system that is a photo printer, allowing very high quality colour output and capable of printing all the way to the edge of the page. Recent releases by major brands now include all-in-one Multifunction devices that include scanning and printing capabilities. Many smaller units that are designed purely as a photo-printer to plug directly into your digital camera are also available. Much the same can be said for CD or DVD printing, with specialist printers available for printing directly onto discs, saving label application.

On the other hand if you are a small home-office worker, then your requirements may be more general, in which case you need to make a printer decision based on the types of documents your produce and how many. In general terms, ink-jet printers offer high quality colour outputs at a low hardware cost, but high consumable cost. Lasers offer significantly higher speeds but at a much higher hardware cost. High volume usage however, reduces the cost per page considerably.

Multifunction printers (MFP) are often ideal for home office or student needs because they combine multiple functions into one unit, usually a scanner, printer, copier fax machine, doing a little bit of everything, and saving considerable desk and office space in the bargain. Generally ink-jet style printers, some MFP may trade-off performance for price and convenience ( e.g. lower resolution, slower print speed) than if you were to buy a printer and scanner individually.

You can buy Multifunction printers specially configured for printing photographs, with some machines providing the ability to scan directly from 35mm slides and store digital files and print them, which is ideal for archiving old photo libraries. However, the scanned images may not exhibit the same clarity and brightness of digitally capture photographs, or as the kind of quality that you can obtain from a deidcated scanner. Search Myshopping.com.au for the specifications you require and compare prices and performance between brands and technologies.

Dealing with Technical Talk

One of the specifications that you will be faced with, is that of resolution. Up to a point, a printer's resolution determines aspects of its print quality. Images are made up of tiny dots of ink or toner that is applied to the page, and resolution is the term given to the number of dots per inch-quoted as dpi. This usually represented in a two-dimensional matrix (eg: 600 x 300 dpi). Most printers today support a basic 600 x 600 dpi resolution that produces adequate quality in most instances. Many ink jets, however, especially photo printers and high-end plotters, offer higher resolutions and more dots in the vertical plane than the horizontal.

Resolution ratings are not the whole story however. Many printer manufacturers now incorporate smoothing and enhancing features through software algorithms. This means that some output from printers with a lower dpi looks just as good as that from a higher dpi unit. And, although some printers have very high resolutions, you're not likely to notice any difference in quality with common print jobs once you go above 600 x 600 dpi resolution. What you will notice however, is much higher consumption of inks or toner. It is noteworthy, and perhaps obvious to some, that the higher resolution you are printing at, the higher will be your consumable consumption, and this is the most expensive part of your printer.

Speed is another important consideration. Vary rarely will you find that your printer performs at the 'pages-per-minute' rate (ppm) that is advertised or cited in the specification. There are a number of reasons for this including the size of the file being printed, the amount of ink coverage on the page, the proportion of black to other colours, the weight of the paper stock and possibly even the constancy of the power supply of electricity to your premises. This is not to day that the manufacturers, under laboratory conditions are not able to make the machine perform at spec, just not to rely on the claim as a gospel figure. However you can use the speed ratings to make some judgement of performance differences between brands and models. If speed is an important consideration, then you can short-list printers that claim to perform above a certain rate and the compare other factors. You can do this at Myshopping.com.au simply by searching for printers that offer a certain ppm speed.

Laser printers use powder toner that is electromagnetically attracted to the page by an image temporarily made on a transfer drum through a laser scanning process, and then fused to the page with a heat-setting system. This toner is supplied in cartridges, usually one for each of a four-colour printing system (cyan, magenta, yellow and black). Manufactures give some estimate of how many pages of a given size each toner cartridge will print, based on a predetermined proportion of coverage (say 10%). As with the speed claims, these estimates are rarely accurate, but can be used to make some judgement between makes and models. The higher resolution of image you are printing, the more toner will be used in the process. Ink jet printers use a liquid ink stored in tanks that are sprayed by very fine nozzles onto the page as they are required. Just as you replace the toner cartridges in the laser system, you replace ink tanks when they're depleted in an ink jet printer.

It is important to understand that even thought the printer might be cheap, consumables is where the manufacturers actually make enormous profits, so be sure to consider replacement consumables when doing your cost comparisons. With ink jet printers, some have colour cartridges in one unit, others have separate colour units. In the long run, separate tanks will most likely work out cheaper, because as one colour runs out, you replace only that colour. When all colours are housed in the one cartridge unit, you may have a nearly full tank of cyan when the yellow is completely gone, and you have to throw away unused ink. Not only does this waste your money, it can also be environmentally expensive.

Cost

There are two parts to your cost assessment of a printer. The first is the purchase price of the printer itself. This can vary considerably between brands and models, and is usually differentiated through different features being offered. Use Myshopping.com.au to search for a printer based on a given price range and compare the features. However, possibly more important is the ongoing cost, often measured in cost per page. A typical ink jet printer may cost you 40-50 cents per printed page, depending on how much ink you are using on the page, it may even cost more. By comparison, a colour laser may work out to 15-20 cents per page. These costs don't usually include the paper stock, and are based on consumables and maintenance costs. Companies like Xerox often supply large colour Laser printers for a cost per page fee.

One cost assessment technique is to estimate how much printing you will do in a given period, load your calculations with a percentage of ink coverage (if you are printing all full gloss and high resolution photographs, for example, you might load the cost per page by a factor of 8-10), factor in the machine cost and make a comparison of what you will spend in a year, including the cost of the printer.

Other things you might consider

How paper travels through a printer can affect your whole printer experience. The closest you can get to a 'straight through' paper path, the more trouble-free your printer will be. If all your printing is only on plain white bond paper, then paper path will possibly not be a major consideration. But if you're printing on photographic stock, thick paper, envelopes, transparent film or other materials, then be sure the print path is compatible with your requirements. How you connect to your computer might also be a consideration, especially if you work with large files where connection speed is a consideration. Most printers today offer relatively high-speed USB interfaces. But you might want to consider wireless connections or networking capabilities.

When choosing a Laser printer, on-board RAM (read only memory) might be a consideration. A printer with a standard 64 Megabytes of RAM will be slow to print a quantity of documents that are larger in size than the printer's memory. If large documents are a consideration, make sure you can upgrade the printer's memory. The printer driver provides the software interface to your printer, offering you on-screen control over copies, page size, orientation, resolution, text smoothing and paper thickness and type. Many drivers now include advanced features and enable you to create your own custom-setting profiles for quick selection. Moreover a good driver provides complete printer management from on-screen, including paper jams and job queue management. Ink-jet drivers often provide graphical indications of remaining ink levels for each colour.

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Consider any bundled software offerings when you're choosing a printer, for this can mean a significant bonus in value-added software. Bundled applications might include greeting card, poster, and banner creators, and photo editing programs. With computing becoming a major component of education, software for kids that provide a user-friendly way to create word processing and graphics documents can be a major bonus. Space may be an issue in your office, in which case you should consider the amount of space the printer will need to operate efficiently. This is often more than just its footprint. You need to also consider access to paper trays and airflow around the machine. While basic printer configurations may be fine for your immediate needs, take a look at the options available and their costs for each unit before you buy. You may see future applications. This is easy to do using Myshopping.com.au where you can simply compare types of technology, prices, vendors and the options each one offers.

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Andrew Gates is a writer for comparison shopping site MyShopping.com.au. MyShopping.com.au helps you compare printers from hundreds of different brands and vendors.

Lexmark S405 All-In-One Printer $129.99 The Lexmark S405 All-In-One Printer will amaze you with its crisp, clear, and vivid printing capabilities, but also with all its added features! Allowing you to print from multiple computers located virtually anywhere in your home or office, saving money by replacing only the individual ink cartridge that runs out, and print speeds up to 33 pages per minute is just the beginning! Faxing features give this printer a step up from other Lexmark models. Features Thermal Inkjet Up to 33 ppm Colour Print, Scan, Copy and Fax 4800 x 1200 dpi Pictbridge Enabled Wireless Printing Manage your photos with card slots and Pictbridge which allow for photo and file printing directly from memory cards, digital cameras and portable memory devices. Print with confidence knowing you're getting the best quality print but for the best price. UPC: 734646336987 Manufacturer's Part Number: 4490459

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HP Photosmart 5510 e-All-in-One Printer $99.99 For the creatively driven student, photographer, business owner, artist and home owner - The HP Photosmart 5510 All-In-One Printer produces lab-quality photos, documents and web content. The 2.36-inch colour diagonal touch screen and affordable individual links make the 5510 Printer easy to operate and maintain. Print, scan and copy up to 22 pages per minute (black ink). Enjoy wireless printing from your mobile smartphone , with HP ePrint. Energy Star® qualified, the 5510 Printer conserves energy, paper by printing on both sides of the paper, as well as using HP Planet Partners to properly recycle empty ink cartridges . Features Printing method: all-in-one inkjet Pages per minute: 22 (black), 21 (colour) Print resolution: 1200 x 600 rendered dpi Memory Card: Memory Stick Duo, Secure Digital/MultimediaCard

KODAK HERO 7.1 All-in-One Printer $169.99 What would you call a printer that combines high intelligence with high-quality, low-cost ink? We call it the KODAK HERO 7.1 All-in-One Printer. It uses affordable ink, so you can print KODAK Quality Photos at home without worrying about the cost. Plus it’s full of built-in smart features. It’s Google Cloud Print and KODAK Email Print ready so you can print from anywhere in the world, from any mobile device. Automatic two-sided printing lets you save paper and time. Smart Sensor technology predicts just how much time and supplies you’ll need. And a sleek, responsive touchscreen makes the enhanced features easy to control. Add it all up and you get a printer with an impressively high IQ that makes printing as easy as 1-2-3.

HP Photosmart Premium e-All-in-One Printer $199.99 The HP Photosmart Premium e-All-in-One Printer allows you to produce lab-quality photos, everyday documents, creative projects and Web favorites affordably from anywhere, anytime, with any device. With its unique integrated wireless connectivity, you can easily print files if you're at home in another room, or if you're across town! Print wirelessly from multiple computers or even your smartphone using HP print apps. Simply touch one button and you'll be ready to print wirelessly- it really is that simple. Without even turning your computer on, you can print recipes, files and photos with the touch screen display. Features HP Thermal InkJet Up to 32 Pages per minute Colour/ Black 9600 x 2400 optimized print resolution print from your smartphone! This premium printer allows you to copy, scan, and get easy, affordable photos that dry instantly, resist smudging and last for generations. With the HP Photosmart Premium e-All-in-One Printer you can print more affordably, using individual inks, and save even more money by using XL cartridges for frequent printing. Great for home, office, and students, this printer produces the highest-quality results without costing a fortune. UPC: 885631122167 Manufacturer's Part Number: CN503A#B1H

KODAK ESP Office 6150 All-in-One Printer $179.99 Expand your business printing capabilities with the KODAK ESP Office 6150 All-in-One Printer. You’ll be able to print, copy, scan, and fax in the convenience of your home office—and with the lowest total ink replacement cost in the industry, there won’t be a huge strain on your bottom line. Plus, Wi-Fi setup is remarkably simple, giving you the flexibility of printing from a wireless network, or even from your Wi-Fi enabled BLACKBERRY, iPhone, or iPod touch. If you’re looking for a printer that multi-tasks as much as you do, you’ll love the KODAK ESP Office 6150—the affordable solution for your business.

Canon MX435 All-In-One Printer. $159.99 This compact All-In-One, with sleek all-black design and built in Wi-Fi connectivity, is perfectly placed to help you print, copy, scan and fax - from wherever suits you best. The Canon PIXMA MX435 features Canon's FINE ink technology as well as intelligent software enabling you to take complete control of web printing.Printer:A4 print speed - black text: 9.7ppm (pages per minute).A4 print speed - colour text: 5.5ppm (pages per minute).Prints a 10 x 15cm (6 x 4in) photo in 46 seconds.Up to 4800 x 1200dpi print resolution.Double sided (duplex) printing.100 sheet paper capacity.Uses 2 ink cartridges.Scanner:1200 x 2400dpi optical resolution.Copier:Fax:50 page memory.Up to 3kbps transmission speed.Card slots:PictBridge - print images directly from a digital camera.USB port.Connectivity:USB.Bluetooth wireless technology enabled.General information:Full dot LCD display display.PLEASE NOTE: this product is not compatible with Mac operating systems.Size H20, W45.8, D38.5cm.Weight 8.5kg.EAN/MPN/UPC/ISBN: 4960999813875.

HP Deskjet 1050A All-in-One Printer $34.99 Compact and stylish with simple intuitive controls the HP Deskjet 1050 All-in-One is a great choice for the home. This handy colour printer also copies and scans while one-touch tools and cost-saving features make it easy and efficient to run. HP uses something called 'dual drop weight technology' to get excellent quality prints. Basically this means both large and small ink droplets are combined for more ink coverage - increasing the quality of what you're printing while reducing ink droplet visibil

Brother MFC-8480DN Mono All-in-one Laser Printer $499.99 The versatile Brother MFC-8480DN All-in-one Printer delivers exceptional print quality and performance. Its built-in Ethernet networking allows you to share print, scan and PC-Fax features with others on your network. Print directly from USB flash memory drives, and produce professional looking two-sided documents using the automatic two-sided printing function. Features All-in-one Laser Printer 32 pages per minute Print, scan, copy, and fax 1200 x 1200 dpi print resolution Ethernet networking Not only will you save paper with the MFC-8480DN, but you'll save on operating costs courtesy of the high-yield replacement toner cartridges. The MFC-8480DN comes with lifetime toll-free technical support and a 1-year limited exchange express warranty. UPC: 741235165040 Manufacturer's Part Number: UT-JSPH01

HP Photosmart Plus e-All-in-One Printer $149.99 The HP Photosmart Plus e-All-in-One Printer allows you to produce lab-quality photos, everyday documents, creative projects and Web favorites affordably from anywhere, anytime, with any device. With its unique integrated wireless connectivity, you can easily print files if you're at home in another room, or if you're across town! Print wirelessly from multiple computers or even your smartphone using HP print apps. Simply touch one button and you'll be ready to print wirelessly- it really is that simple. Without even turning your computer on, you can print recipes, files and photos with the touch screen display. Features HP Thermal InkJet Up to 32 Pages per minute Colour/ Black 9600 x 2400 optimized print resolution print from your smartphone! Copy, scan, and get easy, affordable photo and everyday printing. With the Print HP Photosmart Plus e-All-in-One Printer you can print more affordably, using individual inks, and save even more money by using XL cartridges for frequent printing. Great for home, office, and students, this printer produces high-quality results without costing a fortune. UPC: 884962892947 Manufacturer's Part Number: CN216A#B1H