Looking for a new printer: tips for a successful choice

The digitalization of documents and the tendency to use as little as possible of paper have meant that printers are reduced practically too some niche markets, such as professionals or companies. However, this is a peripheral that is usually present in homes, and whose offer is the most varied, with really interesting prices. So now that Black Friday is approaching and many people will take advantage to buy one, we review some keys to make a good choice printing new york.

Choosing the right printer is very simple

To choose a printer to take home, the first thing is to make a selection from those that fit our needs, after which, we will have to opt for the one that presents the best value for money. The aspects that will have to be fixed will be mainly the speed, the printing technology, the cost of each page, its functionality, its size and the type of connectivity. As a tip, HP printers usually have a very affordable price in relation to its main features.

Classification of printers according to their functionality

Taking into account the functionality of the printer, which is its ability to perform different tasks with a single device, we can distinguish between basic printers, multifunction printers and photo printers.

The basic printers are those whose use is limited to the printing of documents, either with cables or wirelessly. In the multifunction printers the functions of scanning, copying and even in some models, also the fax is incorporated.

And with respect to photographic printers, these can be basic or multifunction, but they are especially designed to print photographs. They admit photographic paper; they have a better printing technology, extra inks with higher quality pigments and a better resolution than basic models or multifunction printers that are not photographic.

It is the multifunction printers that can be found in greater numbers in the market, due to its versatility. However, this is not something that should be carried too much if you do not scan very often. Especially considering that the digitization programs of mobile phones have improved more than considerable. Keep in mind that multifunction printers are larger and consume more, although it is true that has been improved in these aspects. In case of finally opting for one of them, it is essential to verify that the resolution of the scanner, in ppp, is what is needed.

Two aspects to keep in mind: the connectivity of the printer and its screen

Those times when it was necessary to have the printer next to the time of printing were already behind. With the exception of the most basic models, connectivity has already reached the world of printers to make printing easier and to leave cables aside.

Among all the investments of more that can be done in a printer, having Wi-Fi connectivity is one of the most profitable for them over time. Nowadays, WiFi is the most practical connectivity, to which must be added the bluetooth connectivity so that, from a smartphone and with a simple application, it is possible to send the impressions to be made.

Many people do not have a fixed workplace, something that happens frequently with laptops in the home. Well, for these it is a great investment to acquire a printer with WiFi connectivity. If it is a model that has technologies that allow printing from the mobile, it will be used more than previously thought. The best thing is that it is also WiFi Direct, since it does not depend on an access point. It is recommended that you also include NFC technology, thus allowing a simple and direct connectivity with your mobile.

An element that may not seem very important, but which is of great help in case the printer has a complex configuration or you want to use without a PC or another device, is the screen. All you need is a USB port / card slot, so you can connect a portable memory or memory card directly to the printer and thus be able to print without having a computer or mobile phone in between.

Another aspect that is looked for a lot in the printers is that they have automatic loading of paper, which is most practical for those users who print in a very usual way. The double-sided printing is also very interesting, since it avoids having to be doing it manually. Finally, it is vital to be very aware of the quality of the paper, which should have a maximum grammage, since this value is essential when printing photos or quality documents with paper.