Back to School Printer Buying Ideas

Getting ready to go back to school? It is not an easy task and just as much as you need to take care of the essentials like books, notebooks, even a laptop is a priority but all your endeavors will be fruitless with out buying the right kind of printer for you.

What you need to first decide is what kind of task you are going to need from your printer. Ask yourself these questions before choosing?

a) Do I need the printer mainly for school papers?
b) Am I going to need to print color images or pictures?
c) How often am I going to print?
d) Am I going to need a scanner with it?
e) Will I share or it is only for my use?

Obviously all printers are different so we picked 4 different brands for you to choose from they are not in order of best or worse you are the one that would have to decide. Included with the Printer and some specifications we are going to include our price for the OEM ink or toner cartridge as well as the remanufactured. Our next post will talk specifically about the ink or toner cartridges for these printers and their specifications.

HP LaserJet 1020 Printer
                            


The HP LaserJet 1020 is a good deal for home users who have light print needs, but just a little bit more money can get you more features and better print quality.

Functions: Printer Type: Personal printer - Laser - Monochrome ; Max media size: A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) , Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) ; Connectivity technology: Wired ;

HP Q2612A, Compatible Black Laser Cartridge $26.95

HP LaserJet Q2612A Original (OEM) Black Toner Print Cartridge $ 74.99

Samsung SCX-4200 Printer

                        


With low print costs, great print quality, and decent speeds, the Samsung SCX-4200 is a no-brainer for a home office or very small office on a budget.

Functions: Copier, Printer, Scanner; Printing Technology: Laser; Scanner Optical Resolution: 600 x 2400 dpi;

SAMSUNG SCX-D4200A Compatible Black Laser Cartridge $36.99

SAMSUNG SCX-D4200A OEM Black Laser Cartridge $79.99

Canon Pixma MP530 Printer
                      


The Canon Pixma MP530 is a nearly ideal all-in-one for a small office. It just lacks networking and media card slots.

Specifications: Office Machine Type: Fax / copier / printer / scanner; Office Machine Functions: Fax, Copier, Printer, Scanner; Printing Technology: Ink-jet;

The difference with this printer is that you can change individual ink cartridges thus lowering your budget a lot! We are just showing you the Black ink cartridge price but all the other colors are similar.

Canon iP4200/iP5200/MP 500 Remanufactured Pigment Black Inkjet Cartridge $5.59

Canon iP4200/iP5200/MP 500 Original (OEM) Pigment Black Inkjet Cartridge $ 15.59

Lexmark X2500 Color All-in-One Printer
                               


The Lexmark X2500 surprised us with its combination of rock-bottom price, full feature set, and decent task speeds. It's not for everyone, but it's a good match for a light user looking for a bargain.

Functions: Copier, Printer, Scanner; Printing Technology: Ink-jet; Scanner Optical Resolution: 600 x 1200 dpi

Lexmark Z845 Original (OEM) Black Return Program Inkjet Cartridge $20.99

Lexmark P915/P6250//X5270 Remanufactured Photo Color Inkjet Cartridge $15.99

 

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