The printer has often been underestimated within the budget for the design of one's home station. In the last period, however, due to the'exponential increase in smart working and distance learning, among the Italians he was born in need - also often urgent - to resort to purchasing a printer. But what are the best printers that allow you to make a good impression when we are asked for self-certification? How do I know if I should buy version a ink jet or laser? And are they really that expensive? Let's do some clarity.
The best printers for self-certification and smart working
Printers belong to a world a little magic: there are many models, many different types, they have the reputation of angering most users and you never understand what they have when they refuse to print our documents. But over the years they have become much more reliable and efficient, and they deserve the right amount of recognition. Especially now that they play a fundamental role in our daily life as smart workers!
Buying a laser or inkjet printer?
As soon as you get the idea of purchasing a printer, one of the most important crossroads in life will reveal itself to you (only after "sushi or pizza?"): is a laser or inkjet printer better?
This difference refers to the technique used to print. The printers a ink jet, which you have surely come across as "inkjet", use cartridges containing a ink in liquid form. During printing, the ink is projected onto the sheet through tiny drops. In the most common printers, the cartridge is positioned on top of a carriage, in correspondence with the heads that shoot the ink, and moves together with it.
She has laser, instead, they have a more complex but at the same time faster printing process. Instead of ink they use a dust contained inside the toners. During printing, a laser brings the image to be reproduced on a photosensitive cylinder which acquires the negative image, stores the toner and prints it on the paper in a single gesture. You will immediately recognize a sheet printed with the laser technique as it will have the words slightly raised compared to the paper.
The biggest differences
Laser printers have one superior print quality than inkjet ones but they tend to be cheaper: both the peripheral and the toner have higher costs. On the other hand, however, the toner lasts much longer than an inkjet cartridge, with a generally lower cost per print. They are ideal for those who print a lot, especially in black and white, and are much more reliable.
Additionally, some inkjet printers require one maintenance: if they are not used too often, in fact, the nozzles will tend to dry out and the only solution will be to replace the printer heads. This practice is not very advantageous economically and often the choice falls on the purchase of a new printer. In recent years, inkjet printers have been using cartridges with disposable heads inside (which would otherwise be fixed in the printer), so take this into consideration when purchasing.
The inkjet printers that we recommend
The first printer we suggest is the multifunction HP Tango 2RY54B. It is a capable device print in black and white, color, photocopy and scan even directly from your smartphone thanks to the HP Smart application. HP Tango is equipped with wireless technology and wi-fi direct to be able to print wirelessly. The paper feeder holds up to 50 A4 sheets and prints at a speed of 11 pages per minute in b / w and 8 in color. The cartridges have an integrated head which guarantees a new life cycle for the printer. This MFP is compatible with HP 303 cartridges: you will need one for black, with an autonomy of 200 pages for the standard size, and one for color printing, autonomy of 165 pages.
Epson Expression Home XP-2105
This inkjet printer also allows you to print, scan and photocopy. Thanks to Wi-f connectioni you can manage your device without cables, even printing directly from your mobile phone thanks to Epson's iPrint application. Allows you to print 8 pages per minute in b / w mode and 4 per minute in color. Unlike the previous model, it is composed of 4 different cartridges (black, cyan, magenta and yellow) in order to replace only the color that has run out and not the entire block.
Epson Expression Home XP-2105 3-in-1 Printer, Print from ...
- The printer is compatible with Epson 603 series cartridges
- 3-in-1 printer: elegant and compact printer, designed to integrate into your home environment; take advantage of the space ...
- Efficiency and convenience: 603 inks (four-color ink set) offer a printing solution ...
Epson Stella Marina Series 603, Cartridge per Stampante Getto...
- Contents: MultiPack series 603 Starfish C13T03U64020 standard size (1 x 3,4ml Black, 1 x 2,4ml Cyan, 1 x ...
- Reduced Costs and Reliability: Get reliable, crisp and bright prints at a very low cost using the ...
- Consumables designed specifically for Epson printers: Epson ink cartridges and papers have been ...
HP OfficeJet 200
This model is as particular as it is useful: it is a portable inkjet printer, perfect for carrying around. Equipped with wi-fi direct, it also allows you to print wirelessly, from PCs and smartphones, both in black and white and in color. Prints up to 10 pages per minute in b / w and 7 in color. Furthermore, being portable, it is equipped with a long-lasting battery that allows you to print without being connected to the power supply.
The best laser printers
This HP LaserJet is among the best printers if your aim is to print many copies per month in black and white. This printer does its job admirably and manages to churn out well 20 pages per minute. Unfortunately it does not have Wi-Fi, so you can only use it via the USB connection. The original toner costs € 53,48 on the HP website and has a printing capacity of approx 1000 pages.
HP LaserJet 107a 4ZB77A, A4 Single Function Printer, ...
- Connectivity: USB only
- Print only in black and white, manual double-sided printing
- Does not make scans and photocopies
Brother HLL2350DW
Another black and white laser printer that we recommend is the Brother HLL2350DW. It has a print speed of 30 pages per minute and perform automatic duplexing. This model is equipped with Wi-Fi technology to print independently. The original toner is available in different sizes and allows you to print up to 3000 pages.
Discount
Brother HLL2350DW Black and White Laser Printer, Speed ...
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct (no network card)
- Automatic two-sided printing
- Compact monochrome laser printer (black and white only). Does not copy, scan and cannot send ...
Brother TN2410 Original Toner Standard Capacity, up to ...
- Pages printed: up to 1200 pages (according to ISO / IEC 19752)
- High quality genuine Brother toner
- Black toner
HP Color Laserjet Pro
Going up in price, but also in features, we recommend this HP that allows you to print in black and white and color, as well as scan, photocopy and fax. In addition to the USB interface, it is equipped with wi-fi connectivity and ethernet port. Allows you to print approx 16 pages per minute. Black toner has an autonomy of 1050 pages, while those for single colors 850 pages. One of the best laser printers that combines reliability and versatility.
HP Color LaserJet Pro M183fw 7KW56A, Multifunction Printer ...
- Connectivity: USB + Ethernet + Wi-Fi
- Color printing, manual front and back printing
- Scans and photocopies, manual double-sided scanning, with automatic document loader
Hp 216A W2410A Original Toner Cartridge, Standard Capacity ...
- The Original HP 216A Black Toner Cartridge is compatible with the HP Laserjet Pro M183 series printers
- Equipped with JetIntelligence technology, with page optimization capabilities, precision toner, technology ...
- Great for printing with consistent, lab-quality results, it has an average print yield of 1050 ...
As you have seen, there are no better printers than others. It all depends on your needs, the number and type of monthly prints and the need to integrate multiple functions within the same device such as scanner, copier or fax.
