There are many reputable printer manufacturers such as Canon, HP, Lexmark, Epson and Dell to name a few.
Each manufacturer offers something new and different to the printer industry. For a long time, HP was the leader in home computer printer technology.
However, over the last few years many have turned to the lower cost, but still high quality offerings of it's competitors.
While a printer may seem affordable at the time of purchase, be sure to check a few details. What cost are the ink cartridges to replace?
Buying an inexpensive printer is not going to be worthwhile if the ink cartridges cost you more than the printer itself to replace. Be sure that the printer cartridges suit your budget. Does the printer take normal, everyday paper? Be sure that the paper used in the printer is not some foreign, specialty paper that will cost you a small fortune to purchase. Most printers are bought complete and are ready to run straight out of the box.
However, some printers do not include ink cartridges or connecting cables. Some
only supply Starter Cartridges with practically no ink inside! These merely
prove that the printer functions and you very shortly later need a new set of
full cartridges to replace them. So be sure you have everything you need before leaving the store. Some printers are sold with ink cartridges that are only half full, whilst others contain more than the replacement cartridges. You should make an effort to enquire as to the ink volumes within both the replacements and originals. Many retailers are now recycling ink cartridges to help with environmental issues.
In exchange for your old cartridges, the retailer will offer you a small discount on new or manufactured ink cartridges.
