| Most people get confused about which kind of printer | | | | which is a lot faster. If you plan to buy a USB printer, |
| to purchase. Here are some basic questions you | | | | make sure that your computer has a USB port. If your |
| should ask before buying one. | | | | PC is older and doesn't have one, opt for a parallel |
| What kind of printer should I buy? | | | | printer instead. |
| The kind of printer you should buy depends on what | | | | Why are some printers cheaper than others? |
| you need to print out. If you only need to print | | | | Printer vendors usually make more money from selling |
| documents such as simple reports and spreadsheets, | | | | ink and toner cartridges than from selling the actual |
| letters, or copies of Internet pages, a low-end inkjet | | | | printers. Printer users should continually buy ink when it |
| printer may be enough for you. If you need to print high | | | | runs out so that some vendors can sell their printer |
| quality photographs and presentations, you would want | | | | cheap, but have high mark-up on ink cartridges. |
| a photo printer. If you need to print more than a | | | | Consider this when buying your printer. |
| hundred pages daily without the need for colour, you | | | | Can printers be used on a network? |
| should get a laser printer. Of course, a combination of | | | | Definitely so. If you have a home network, it can be |
| a printer, scanner, copier and fax - a multifunction | | | | easy to configure it so that all the computers can |
| printer is always best. | | | | access the printer. Office-level printers, on the other |
| How much should I spend on a new printer? | | | | hand, are equipped with a Network Interface Card that |
| Regular inkjet printers today generally cost less than | | | | allows it to become accessible to many employees. |
| £50. Of course, more expensive inkjet printers | | | | Should I replace my old printer? |
| have better colour quality, can handle many print jobs | | | | If your current inkjet is doing just fine and you only |
| at one time or can print on heavy paper. Good photo | | | | need to print occasional documents, then you don't |
| printers range from £130-£200. Black laser | | | | really need a new one. However, if you are printing |
| printers start from £150 while coloured ones start | | | | family photos and would want top quality prints to |
| at £200. You may view our printer price list as | | | | show around, you might want to get a photo printer. |
| we have a range of models and brands that will fit | | | | Also, if you are starting a small business or if your |
| your budget considerations. | | | | business is starting to pick up with printing needs, then |
| How can a printer connect to computers? | | | | it's time to step up and get a new one. |
| Older models of printers connect through what is | | | | If you have more questions about buying a printer, call |
| termed as a parallel cable. All PCs should have at least | | | | us up at 0870-803-1151 or use JBO Solutions' premiere |
| one parallel port where the printer can be connected | | | | online live support. Our operators are more than willing |
| through. Modern printers now use USB connection | | | | to assist you. |