Find Your Perfect Printer

With so much variety available, choosing the right printer can seem like an overwhelming task. Don't fear because it's easy to find your perfect printing partner if you know what specification you need, and you can narrow the search down from there.

Printers come in all shapes and sizes, from mobile printers for those on the move to specialised photo inkjet options for photography enthusiasts. There are, of course, many different types of printers designed to fit a variety of different purposes.

For any jet setters out there, a portable printer could be the answer to your needs. Designed for life on the road, portable printers tend to weigh between two to five pounds but are still capable of printing onto A4 sized paper. Portable printers often come with a battery and can even be charged in your car for pronto printing.

If your home is where you need a printer then a standard inkjet printer may suffice for your needs. Modern inkjet printers offer versatility as they are capable of producing both crisp text and sharp images, so can be used for several purposes. Inkjet printers create text and images with an accurately controlled stream of tiny ink droplets from one or more cartridges. Different paper types can generally be used and inkjet printers are generally favoured by home users or small businesses with light print volumes.

If inkjet isn't your thing then a personal laser printer may be just what you need. Capable of combining fast print speeds with high quality text and images, laser printers use a photographic drum to attract electrically charged toner and transfer it onto paper, in a similar way to fax and photocopy machines.

Laser printers come in both black and white and colour varieties and are ideal for anyone in need of larger volumes, high speed printing and high quality. Some laser printers now have networking capabilities, meaning you can link to multiple PCs and users.

Multifunction or all-in-one printers are ideal if you want to use your printer for several purposes. Multifunction printers tend to combine copier, scanner, printer and fax, meaning they are pretty much perfect for home offices and small businesses. Multifunction options are usually available with either laser or inkjet printers so shop around the find the model that suits you best.

Keen photographers can choose from specialised photo inkjet printers which deliver consistently high quality photographs that will stand the test of time. Using a specialised printer for photographs means you can produce lab-quality pictures at the touch of a button. Most photo printers allow you to print directly from compatible digital cameras and most models also accept storage cards such as Compact Flash, Smart Media, Secure Digital/Multimedia Card or USB memory sticks, meaning you can share the fun as soon as it happens.

Adam Singleton writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.