What should you know before you buy inkjet printer accessories? There are a few things to consider before you buy inkjet printer items. First you should know about inkjet printers. There are a variety of inkjet printers on the market today, all of which have different features you may want to consider.
Printers come in two basic types; ones that can print in color and ones that print only in black and white also known as monochrome. It used to be that the monochrome printers were much less expensive than the color printers, but that is no longer the case. There are a lot of color printers on the market today with about the same price tag as a black and white printer.
Obviously, the type of printer you choose will determine the types of ink cartridges you would need to purchase for use with your printer. While the difference in the price of the printers may not be that great anymore the same does not hold true for the ink cartridges. Black ink cartridges cost less than color ones. In addition, many color printers require both types of cartridges for printing. The printer uses the black as a separate color from the other colors in the color cartridge. So generally, with a color printer you are buying two ink cartridges instead of one.
If you use the printer solely for typing and writing of documents then the monochrome printer may be a better route for you to take as you will save money in the long run on the purchase of ink cartridges. If you work with graphics and images and use the printer primarily for this type of work you will want to consider the DPI or dots per inch output of the printer. Most printers run about 300 dpi, but a good quality one can go as high as 600 dpi.
You will also want to check the printing speed of the printer. These are things to consider when purchasing paper for your printing needs as well. Choosing printer paper can almost be as confusing as choosing the printer itself. Standard copy paper is a general use paper used in copy machines and printers. It is a medium quality paper that is best used for document printing. This paper comes in a huge assortment of colors and designs that allows you to create anything from a simple garage sale ad to a more elaborate wedding shower notice.
There are also high gloss papers that are specially made for the printing of images and photos. You can also get card stock paper that is much heavier and is used to create more professional quality cards and calendars. If you browse any office supply store you will find a big selection of items you can use with your printer. They carry printer kits to create everything from iron-on T-shirts to family photo holiday greeting cards.
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