Acquaint Yourself With Computer Printers
by: Mack John
A computer printer is a device used for printing text or images on hard copy
stored in electronic form, generally on physical print media like paper.
Printers are designed to support both local and network connected users
simultaneously.
Nowadays, modern printers can directly interface to electronic devices like
digital cameras. Some printers that come with non printing features are commonly
known as Multi-Functional Printers (MFP) or Multi-Function Devices (MFD). It
integrates various functions of multiple devices into one. Such types of
printers are extremely useful for small businesses and home offices.
As opposed to a traditional printer, a multi-functional printer is a combination
of devices like Printer, Scanner, Photocopier, and Fax Machine. Likewise, there
are numerous other types of printers widely available in the market. Let’s take
a look at them:
Laser Printer: A laser printer works in a similar fashion as a photocopier does.
It has a roller which is charged with electricity. A laser beam is passed to
remove the charge from portions of the roller. The parts hit by the laser are
powdered by the toner which is then transferred from the roller to the paper.
Finally, the ink is baked into the paper with the help of a heater incorporated
in the printer. People generally prefer laser printer because of its ability to
give high quality output and high speed.
Dot Matrix: It has a print head that moves across the page. A dot matrix printer
produces characters using a cluster of pins which press an inked ribbon to the
paper, thereby creating a dot. Each character is made in the same way. Dot
Matrix printers are relatively cheaper and durable. These qualities still
attract businesses which use them as invoice printers.
Ink Jet and Bubble Jet: It works in a manner similar to a Dot Matrix Printer.
However, its print head sprays liquid ink onto the page instead of pressing a
dry ink against the page. Ink jet and bubble jet printers are better known as
predecessors of laser printers. They produce better image quality and run
faster.
From inkjets to monochrome and color lasers, different printers are designed to
accomplish different tasks. Companies like DELL, CANON, LEXMARK, BROTHER, EPSON,
and HP HEWLETT PACKARD are most preferred when it comes to buying a printer.
Nowadays, computer printer support is widely available on the Internet which
saves you from taking it to any expensive technician for troubleshooting.
About The Author
Mack John is an intergrated part of the content writing team for Iyogi. Iyogi
Printer Support provides printer support for Dell, HP, Lexmark, Canon, Brother,
Multifunctional Printers, Scanners, Copiers and Fax Machines. To Know more about
printers you can visit the following site:-
http://www.iyogi.net/multifunctional-printer-repair.html
When to Buy a Color Laser Printer Instead of
an Ink-Jet Printer
by: Mark Vander Ploeg
Computer and technology products continue to improve, and color printers are no
different. If you liked the printer your friend bought last week, just wait.
You'll be able to get one better and cheaper next week.
So, if you're in the market for a new home or small office printer what should
you get, ink-jet or laser? My short answer - laser. Let me explain.
When black ink-jet printers first came out you had to pay somewhere in the
neighborhood of $500. You could get a replacement ink cartridge for 20 bucks and
you're good to go. Or, you could buy an ink refill kit and refill your cartridge
for a fraction of the cost of a new cartridge. Well, those days are long gone.
Now you pay twenty bucks for the printer and $500 for the ink! Well, not quite,
but it seems that way.
I've worked on printers with a single color cartridge and with one cartridge for
each of the three standard colors and either way, you end up paying a lot for
ink. So what do a lot of people do to save money on ink? They use their printer
as little as possible. While this may seem like a reasonable solution it creates
another problem; the ink dries up. Then when you go to print it's all streaky
because the ink has dried up and clogged the microscopic jets. So what to do
now? You run your printer through the cleaning process, which, unfortunately,
USES A TON OF INK!
Here's the answer, buy ink cartridges on sale and stock up. Oops, wrong answer.
Ink cartridges have an expiration date and usually don't work after that date.
How about refilling? Most cartridges today use some kind of “smart” technology
that knows when it's empty and won't work when refilled - plus it can be a real
mess.
The reason most ink-jet printers are so inexpensive today is that printer
manufactures use the same business model as cell phone companies, that is, give
away the phone (printer) and make the profit by regularly selling minutes
(cartridges). Add to that the natural trend of computer products getting cheaper
and the fact that today's printers are really cheaply made (notice I didn't say
“inexpensive,” I said “cheap”) and you'll see $29 ink-jet printers all the time.
But don't think you can just buy a new printer whenever your ink runs out,
because most printers are sold with “starter” cartridges which are less than 50%
full.
So, what about color laser printers? Color laser printers have been around for
quite a few years now, costing about ten grand and weighing 100 pounds when the
first came out. Now you can get one for under $300 that weighs less than 40
pounds. So obviously it costs more to purchase a laser printer than an ink-jet
printer, BUT, the cost per page is much less with laser and the hassle is
greatly reduced as well.
So, for routine small office and home use these days, I recommend color laser
printers.
About The Author
Mark Vander Ploeg
Saving money when buying quality computer equipment requires research. Mark has
more articles about computer problems and solutions on his website,
http://www.thattechblog.com
Printers
by:
John
Gibb
Do you feel overwhelmed when buying
a computer or a new printer?
You are not alone. With so many products
to choose from I know exactly how you feel. The best approach when buying
a computer related product is to educate your self. This way you are making
your own decisions from your own self-judgment. That’s go to be more powerful
than listening to a sales guy, who is more concerned about getting commission
than you - the customer, obtaining the right product for your needs. How
do you educate yourself? Start of slowly, most people don’t want to become
experts, they just want a computer or printer to do what is expected. Learn
the basics of what computers and printers can offer you at http://www.computer-and-printer-reviews.com
Not only will you find reviews guides
and here. You will also find how to fix printers yourself. Learn how to
set up your firewall correctly knowing you are safe from intruders. Never
feel as frustrated as you once did, knowing the truth about computers and
printers. Be sure to check out http://www.computer-and-printer-reviews.com/printer-reviews.html
Learn the difference between LaserJet
and inkjet printers. Learn what the advantages are from certain computer
products. With the wealth of information here, you will know other people
are willing to help you and can understand where you are coming from. Don’t
forget everyone has computer and printer problems. The good news is, what
ever your budget is, there is always a solution. Remember if you intend
to phone a computer support line, seek a plan of action. Don’t let them
fob you off with technical meaningless babble!
About The Author
John Gibb is currently the webmaster
of several support and guide sites for various specialized topics. His
latest addition is http://www.computer-and-printer-reviews.com
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