Windows 10 and the right printer

The manufacturers of printers and scanners are delighted. Microsoft's concept for universal drivers in Windows 10 simplifies software development. One driver now works on all Windows devices. Users are delighted with the universal apps, which work on PCs, tablets and Windows phones and look the same everywhere. But when it comes to printers, the key question remains: which printer is better? Inkjet printer or laser printer?

The question should be asked before the purchase: What do I want to print and how often will I print it? Are you a frequent printer who prints almost every day? Then an inkjet printer is interesting because of its usually low purchase price. The printing costs per page are a key factor in choosing the right printer. These are calculated from the purchase price of the printer plus the cost of consumables such as ink or toner, divided by the number of pages printed. And this over the lifetime of the device. If you only print a page every few weeks, the printer ink may dry out. A new cartridge is then often due and this drives up the printing costs per page enormously. However, these problems rarely occur with regular use. If there are still quality defects when printing, it is often due to the print head. However, you can find many tips and tricks on the Internet to remedy them. This will help you keep costs under control even better.

For users who only print very little, a laser printer may be more interesting. Toner powder cannot dry out as it is already dry. Single people in particular print less than families. Laser printers are now also available as color laser printers at comparatively low prices.

Interesting for both types of printer: multifunctional devices. They combine a printer, copier and scanner in one device. Some models even offer a fax function, but this is becoming less and less important in the age of email.

Of course, everyone wants to get a bargain. Even when buying a printer. But the purchase price should never be the sole reason for a purchase. Once you know how and how often you want to use the printer, it is advisable to look at test reports. The large number of printer types makes it almost impossible for individuals to maintain an overview. If you are currently planning to purchase a multifunction printer, you can find a current test report here. Also bear in mind that families with schoolchildren must have a color printer. Color prints are important for homework and presentations. Once the choice has been made and the printer purchased, you will of course need an office package for your computer to create documents. In addition to free packages such as Libre Office, many people use the Office package from Microsoft. The version Office 2016 has recently been released. Now nothing stands in the way of your perfect printouts.

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