Laser Printers by Kevin Stith
The ‘Model 3800’ by IBM was the first laser printer, introduced in 1975. Very soon, the ‘ND 2 by Siemens and the ‘9700’ by Xerox also came out. The technology of laser printers was revolutionized by the introduction of the LaserJet in 1984, by HP. After that, the prices of laser printers have... These include the speed and printing capability (24 ppm for a workgroup printer), the standard resolution, which is 600 dots-per-inch, the printer languages and the paper handling of the printer. ... It is because of this that laser printer is used more often in offices.

How To Choose A Printer That Will Do The Job For You by Gregg Hall
These days, the printer has evolved to a very noticeable extent. Printers started with the dot matrix type that was very hard to use. Dot matrix printers are the ones that print very loudly and it is difficult to feed the paper into them. Now, laser printers and inkjet printers have replaced dot... Your old dot matrix printer could not print in a high resolution. ... To be able to select the perfect printer for your needs, you should first determine where the printer would be used. ... The operating cost of the printer should also be considered.

Important Things You Need to Know Before Buying Your Digital Photo Printer by Christy Berger
In this article we are going to talk about important terminology and aspects of buying a digital photo printer. When you are shopping you are exposed all these different numbers and features of photo printers, so hopefully this article can help you a little bit in your search. ... Please keep in mind that most photo printers do not come with a printer cable that connects the printer to the computer so remember to include printer cable cost in your budget; their prices range from $5 to $25. ... Digital Photo Printer Prices Current inkjet photo printer models cost anywhere from $50 to $400.

Resolution & Speed of Laser and Inkjet Printers by Christy Berger
You've decided to buy a laser or inkjet printer but do not know how much resolution typical laser or inkjet printers have and how much is really necessary for you. Here's some information that will help you find out before buying your inkjet or laser printer. ... The speed of a laser printer or inkjet printer is measured by the ppm (pages per minute); the number of pages a laser or inkjet printer can produce in one minute. ... In any case, it is best to print out a sample to test the real print quality of the inkjet or laser printer rather than just looking at its resolution.

Why It's Important To Use High Quality Printer Ink by Frank Bolsom
Any printer manufacturer will tell you that you should only use their ink - and many give dire warnings about the evils of generic ink or recycled cartridges. But is this just a way for them to convince you to buy their cartridges, or does it really make a difference? ... The printer is designed to work properly with a certain formula of ink, and the paper made by the printer companies is made to give the best results with their ink. ... For this reason, you need to be sure you're using ink that is compatible with your particular model and brand of printer.

Choosing A Digital Camera Printer by Steve Gargin
There are so many types of digital camera printer on offer that finding the right one for your personal and business needs can be a very daunting task. However, there are a few main points to consider when choosing a digital camera printer that will help make the process a little easier. ... So if you have USB, then get a digital camera printer with USB, a Firewire printer if you have Firewire or a SCSI printer if you have SCSI. ... If you choose the right digital camera printer you can have your own photo lab, greeting card designing and sign making department with just your digital...

Laser Printers or Inkjet Printers? A Buyers Guide by David Haysom
Should you buy an inkjet or a laser printer? Often people buying a new printer are confused about whether to buy a laser printer or inkjet printer. The short answer is it depends on what you’ll be using it for, and how much you’ll be using it. Inkjet printers have a lower initial purchase cost... If you examine the same page printed on both a laser printer and an inkjet, you will be able to see that the characters on the laser printer produced page are sharper. ... Printer manufacturers express the durability of a printer in terms of duty cycle in pages per month.

Information On Selecting And Buying Computer Printers by Gary Hendricks
This article attempts to answer some of these questions by running through the various types of printers out there. We'll cover both ink jet and laser printers, so read on and find out more about these two categories of products. A selection of some computer printers Ink Jet Printers Ink jet... In large offices where many employees share the same printer, it is vital that the printer can hold a lot of paper. ... Printing Speed The speed at which the laser printer can output full pages of text is a important consideration when you're looking for one.

Bar Code Label Printers by Eddie Tobey
The best way to print bar codes is to use laser, ink jet or dot matrix printers. Bar code printers are of two major types. A bar code direct thermal printer uses heat to print the images. This printer burns dots on heat-responsive paper. The images printed using this technology are susceptible... A bar code thermal transfer printer is another label printer that prints images through the use of heat. ... The most popular bar code printer is the archetypal HP compatible laser printer. ... Laser printer resolution is generally of higher quality than industrial bar code printers.

Running Low On Ink? Time To Get A New Printer! by Pete Caldwell
This is the scenario being faced by millions around the world today. You need to replace your printer ink cartridges but the cost is only a few dollars less than buying a brand new printer which of course comes with brand new cartridges. Why? Manufacturers make very little profit from the sale... This means that when you buy a cartridge for these types you actually get a tank of ink and sometimes a chip but the printer head stays within the printer. ... Look for a printer that uses tanks of ink and best of all one that uses separate tanks for black and the colours.