Although many things are now paperless, there will still be times when you need to print. You want your printer to work immediately, even if it hasn’t been used in months. Printers that are reliable and easy to maintain will work well for occasional use.
Here are some things to consider when shopping for printers for infrequent use
There are three styles to choose from when choosing the best printer that you can use for occasional printing. These are the pros and disadvantages of each style.
- Laser printers are the best choice if you want to be low-maintenance, efficient, and reliable. These printers use long-lasting ink that won’t dry out, which means you can print for many months without worrying about the ink drying up. Laser printers are bulkier and more expensive upfront. They also only print in black or white, although color printing is possible.
- These printers are compact and more affordable and can print high-quality photos and images in color. Inkjet cartridges can become dry if they are not used frequently. You can prevent this, as well as any last-minute printing problems, by running a test page every now and again.
- Ink tank printers are another option for image and photo printing. They use large-capacity ink tanks to provide ink at a steady rate. This makes them more useful than inkjet printer that can be used occasionally. These printers are more expensive.
You’ll also want to think about additional features such as a built-in scanner, copier, or wireless printing capabilities from your smartphone, tablet, or cloud service.
These printers are great for printing documents and tickets to the theater, as well as framing your photos.
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The Overall Best
HP LaserJet MFP M140w Wireless All-In-One Laser Printer
It’s great because: The compact laser printer has a high efficiency, low maintenance, and is cost-effective. Although it doesn’t print color, the black ink will last longer than inkjet cartridges and won’t dry out so you can count on it being ready to print when you need it. There are many great features, including a built-in scanner and copier as well as the Wi-Fi capability to print from any device or cloud service. To do this, however, you will need to download the HP Smart App, which is an additional step.
A reviewer said that the model is small enough to be used as a laser-jet. It is significantly smaller than the inkjet that I used. It was easy to set up and was accessible on both my laptop and phone in minutes.
Printing: Black & white
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2. Editor’s Choice: A Laser Printer For High-Speed Document Printing
Brother HL-L2350DW Compact Monochrome Laser Printer
It’s amazing because: The wireless laser-printer has been my trusted printer for many years. It’s always available to print whenever I need it. It’s an excellent choice for those who need to print large quantities of black and white in high speed. It doesn’t need much maintenance either. The printer uses Black toner which will last a long while. This option is expensive upfront but you’ll save money over the long-term. (I don’t remember when the last time I changed my toner. There’s also an easy-to use control panel and Wi Fi capability to scan and print from cloud services such as Google Drive or Dropbox.
A reviewer stated that the printer purchased was an upgrade to an older Brother printer that she had owned for many years. The wireless printer has helped me get my home office back to normal at a time when it is most needed. It is fast, easy, and produces high quality prints. It’s a worthwhile investment.
Printing: Black & white
3. The Best Inkjet Printer For Photo Printing
Canon PIXMA TR4520 Wireless All-In-One Photo Printer
It’s amazing: Inkjet printers are better at blending colors for photos. This canon mx490 printer can print, scan, copy and connect to mobile devices. The ij start cannon printer is rated five stars on Amazon. The cartridges are pocket-friendly. Remember that cartridges can dry out and cause clogs if they aren’t used often. To prevent this, you might want to run a cleaning cycle or print a test page.
A reviewer stated that the printing speed for photos is slow, but that the quality of the prints is so great (clear, excellent color saturation, and no graininess), it is worth the wait. It was very fast to print documents.
Printing: Color and black & white images per minute (IPM) In black, 4.4 IPM for color
