Printer
Printers and multifunction print devices
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How to choose a printer
The best printer depends on how much you print, whether you need colour and whether it will be shared. Running costs matter as much as the purchase price, so think about the cost of ink or toner too.
Inkjet or laser
Inkjet printers suit low volumes, colour documents and photos, but the ink can dry out if unused. Laser printers suit regular document printing, print faster and give a lower cost per page. Mono (black and white) lasers are the cheapest way to print text-heavy documents.
Multifunction features
All-in-one printers also scan and copy, and many include a document feeder, automatic double-sided printing and fax. A document feeder is worth having if you scan multi-page documents often.
Connectivity
Wi-Fi and network ports let several people print from laptops, phones and PCs. USB-only printers are cheaper but tie the printer to one computer. Check that the printer works with your operating system.
Running cost
Before buying, look at the price and page yield of the replacement cartridges. Refillable-tank and high-yield models cost a little more upfront but print far more pages per refill.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, inkjet or laser?
- For regular document printing, laser is usually cheaper per page. For occasional colour and photos, inkjet is often the better fit.
- Can I print from my phone?
- Yes, with a Wi-Fi printer. Most current models support printing from phones and tablets through the manufacturer app or built-in system printing.
- Where do I buy cartridges for it?
- See our ink and toner page, or send us the printer model and we will confirm the correct supplies.
- Do you deliver printers?
- Yes, we deliver nationwide in South Africa.
Related guides, parts and services
- → Ink and toner — cartridges for your printer
- → Networking — share a printer across the office
- → Delivery — nationwide shipping
- → Request a quote — printers for an office
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