New York, NY – PrinterComparison.com has recently been running a series of articles called “Laser Printers in Focus” the majority of which they relate to business. To simply matters, we have condensed things into a quick checklist for businesses in the market for a laser printer.
Assess your needs – When considering any purchase for your business, be sure to analyze not only current printing practices but potential future ones as well. What does your office mainly print? Your needs will help determine which direction to go.
Print volume – Does your business print a lot? Do you expect the demand for printing to go up, down, or stay relatively constant? Match up that volume with a printer’s monthly duty cycle (both recommended and maximum) to make sure you’re covered
Budget – Simple, but direct. How much money does your company have to spend on a printer? If your company is large enough, do you need to invest in printers or in some kind of printing solution like managed print services (MPS)? Will single function printers do enough or do you need the ability to deal with scanning, copying, and faxing too?
Cost per page – The more you can/are willing to spend on a printer upfront, the less your cost per page should be. Common methods of saving include duplex printing, high-capacity ink availability, as well as your printing mode.
Networking – How many employees does your company have? Do people have personal printers at their desks that could be replaced by laser printers? Would wireless connectivity be helpful? Having a single, networked color printer with appropriate settings may provide a better ROI (return on investment)
Green Printing – If you’re company is concerned with the environmental impact of their printing, look for how the printer and its cartridges are recycled, how much energy it uses, and if there are any incentives to using return cartridges
Be sure and check with Castle Ink for reviews regarding specific laser printers and Amazon.com for quality prices.
