Buyer’s guide: how to buy the right printer for you

A printer should last you for years, so read this guide to make sure that you won’t pay the price – literally and figuratively – of making a rushed decision

Let’s face it, printers and multifunction peripherals aren’t the most interesting items of technology you’ll buy. And we know it’s tempting to simply buy something on Black Friday or with a giant 40% off sign at the supermarket, but we’re here to say one thing: don’t. More than almost any other piece of IT equipment, it pays to make an informed decision. Speed, quality, price and running costs can all vary considerably between models: buy the wrong device and you could find yourself paying over the odds, or even having to buy again. Get the basics right As always, the first place to start is with a good understanding of what you’ll use it for. If you need scans, copies or faxes, you’ll need to buy a multifunction peripheral (MFP).…

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