{"id":232,"date":"2019-02-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-02-03T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cos.p10.sol1.net\/uncategorized\/peak-hour-at-the-printer-station-how-to-choose-a-printer\/"},"modified":"2023-11-01T04:37:49","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T04:37:49","slug":"peak-hour-at-the-printer-station-how-to-choose-a-printer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/peak-hour-at-the-printer-station-how-to-choose-a-printer","title":{"rendered":"Peak Hour at the Printer Station: How to Choose a Printer"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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There\u2019s been a lot of talk about a paperless society, but the reality of modern business is that printing is still essential. Signage, posters, advertising and POS material still rely on the magic of\u00a0print and imagine your\u00a0favourite\u00a0products without their printed\u00a0labels and packaging!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

While it\u2019s easy enough to choose a\u00a0<\/span>printer<\/span><\/a>\u00a0based on paper size, price or print capacity, there are other features which can affect your business. Get out of a jam and pick the printer\u00a0type\u00a0that suits you best.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

What’s Your budget?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>

Just how fancy you want your printer to be?\u00a0A state-of-the-art, super-colour, touch-screen machine will cost more upfront, but might save you in the long run if it\u2019s also an efficient workhorse. A more basic machine might cost less initially, but if it\u2019s an ink-guzzling monster that chokes on paper jams, it might not be worth your while.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Other than the initial purchase price, the biggest financial drain for a printer is the cost of ink and toner.\u00a0The downside to inkjet printing\u00a0is that it\u2019s a slower and more costly process. The quality is variable depending on the print media used, and a good quality ink really does make a difference to the outcome of a print.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

There\u2019s ongoing debate between branded or generic\u00a0<\/span>printer\u00a0cartridges<\/span><\/a>, and their short- and long-term costs, and these should all be reviewed before purchasing a printer.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Other things to consider are the cost of electricity for keeping your machine on standby, and whether\u00a0a multi-function printer\/scanner\/fax\/copier an absolute necessity. Can you save costs with a single function machine? Does your machine come with an energy-saving function?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

What connectivity do you need?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>

Most businesses operate in the modern world, and connectivity is a key feature for the busy office. Wireless network systems allow for smoother operation, where multiple users can connect at once and print easily from the convenience of their desk or mobile device.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The type of wireless network system chosen depends heavily on the nature of the business.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>