What Type of Printer Is Right for You?

Picking the right printer can be tough, with so many features to choose from, and individual printers with almost any possible combination of those variations available. Here are some pointers to help you find both the right category of a printer and the right model within that type.

The three most useful ways to categorize printers are by purpose (general or special), intended use (home or office), and technology. Define your needs by all three categories, and you’re well on your way to finding the right printer.

Most printers, including most inkjets that manufacturers market as photo printers are general-purpose models, meant for printing text, graphics, and photos. Special-purpose printers include portable printers, dedicated and near-dedicated photo printers, and label printers. (Even among specialty printers, 3D printers are a unique case, and beyond the scope of this discussion.) If you’re looking for a model for printing, saying, photos, consider whether you want to print only photos or want a printer that can also produce other kinds of output.

General-purpose printers tend to focus on photos if they’re intended for home use or on text if they’re for the office. Many all-in-one printers or MFPs are meant for the dual role of home and office printer (particularly for home offices), but generally, favor one role over the other. Consider how you plan to use the printer, and pick one designed for that role.

The two most common technologies, laser and inkjet, increasingly overlap in capabilities, but there are still differences. The most important is that nearly all lasers (and laser-class models, such as solid ink and LED-based printers) print higher-quality text than nearly any inkjet, and almost any inkjet prints higher-quality photos than the overwhelming majority of lasers. Ask yourself whether text or photos are more important, and pick a technology accordingly.

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