| Choosing a printer can at times prove to be a | | | | Epson Stylus Pro 3800 |
| daunting task especially if the shopper happens to | | | | This printer offers a fine blend of features, all |
| be a first time printer buyer. There are various | | | | packed into one machine. This is the least |
| types of printing technologies and each is suited | | | | expensive printer available in the Epson's Pro |
| for specific needs. It is important to note one | | | | series. Besides offering long lasting prints and an |
| thumb rule when shopping for a printer. For long | | | | amazing black & white print quality; it also has a |
| lasting photographs, an inkjet printer is an absolute | | | | wide tonal range and offers an array of paper |
| must and for producing fast text documents; a | | | | options. The minimum ink droplet size is 3.5 Pico |
| laser printer is an ideal choice. With a wide variety | | | | liters and a max resolution of 2880x1, 440dpi. It |
| of printers available in the market; it is difficult to | | | | can hold 9 cartridges of Epson's Ultra Chrome K3 |
| make a prudent choice. Mentioned below are the | | | | inks: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Matte Black, Photo |
| top five printers available in the market today. | | | | Black, Light Cyan, Light Magenta, Light Black, and |
| Brother MFC- 9440CN color laser multifunction | | | | Light Light Black. It comes with an Ethernet port |
| This color laser multifunction printer is ideal for | | | | and can thus be shared on a network. So, it |
| work groups or small offices. Its USP lies in its | | | | makes an ideal printer for a small office |
| consistent and fast speed as well as an | | | | environment. The best part of this printer is that |
| impressive scan and print quality. It can perform | | | | delivers high quality black and white prints. While |
| multifunctional tasks and offers advanced | | | | the neutrality of colors will depend on the type of |
| features and functions to meet the diverse needs | | | | paper being used; the color fidelity on different |
| of an office. It also has an Ethernet port at the | | | | paper types is more than impressive. |
| rear and it can be connected to the computer via | | | | HP Officejet Pro L7680 All-in-One |
| a single USB cable. It is compatible with MAC as | | | | This printer comes packed with loads of utilizable |
| well as Windows operating systems. It comes | | | | features like built-in networking, high quality and |
| with a default 64 MB memory and this can be | | | | speedy prints, a built-in ADF, media card slots, |
| upgraded up to 576 MB. It has the regular copy | | | | Digital Filing, duplexer and various other |
| features and the can make up to 99 copies at | | | | office-oriented features. This printer is highly |
| once as well as enlarge and reduce via custom | | | | recommended for someone who is looking for an |
| values or present values. Moreover, it comes with | | | | all-in-one functionality. It also offers a wireless print |
| enhanced security features. The Settings Lock | | | | server as well as a Bluetooth adaptor for wireless |
| enables you to set a Pin number and secure your | | | | printing (optional). Be it printing, scanning, copying |
| printer from being tampered by a third party. | | | | or faxing; the machine accomplishes it all. Although |
| HP Photosmart A826 | | | | it is network-ready; the printer can be also |
| This printer is a favorite among people who | | | | connected via a USB. It makes it possible to send |
| prefer a great print quality at lightening speed. It | | | | and receive both colored as well as black and |
| comes packed with some fun features like | | | | white fax copies. |
| captions and clip art. The menu section is neat and | | | | Lexmark C532dn |
| well organized and it also features a user-friendly | | | | This printer offers some highly useful and |
| touch screen and is great for displaying slide | | | | user-friendly features and offers high quality and |
| shows. Given its size and lack of portability; the | | | | speedy prints for just about any print type. It |
| printer would be an ideal choice among | | | | comes network ready with a built-in duplexer as |
| professional photographers and professional party | | | | well as a separate photoconductor. This printer is |
| organizers. The touch screen comes packed with | | | | ideal for high volume printing needs and also |
| most of its essential features. The set up too is | | | | features an automatic double sided printing. |
| fairly simple. The A826 can easily be set up to | | | | Furthermore; the printer is quite energy efficient |
| print from a PC. Photographs can be viewed as a | | | | and results in lesser material waste. Its toner |
| slideshow and the settings of this can be adjusted | | | | cartridges have been separated into 2 units. While |
| to randomize the order, image duration, | | | | one piece is the toner; the other piece is the |
| continuous loop and much more. The A826 offers | | | | photoconductor. Its print quality is highly |
| a wide variety of options when it comes to | | | | impressive and the printer also has an expandable |
| printing and editing of photographs. | | | | on board memory. |