These different types of printers currently available range from the very basic cartridge to a more complex inkjet cartridge printer that has WiFi and Duplex printing. Basic inkjet cartridges are sufficient for those users who only require basic printing for everyday general documents, web pages or other simple documents. For those who wish to print photographic images, a photo inkjet printer will allow the user to print high quality photos on selected image enhancing paper. The latest printers that use compatible inkjet cartridges for photo printing have integrated software that will enable the user to preview the picture prior to printing. This is a useful function that may prove valuable and prevent accidental printing of the wrong image. Also, there are multi-functional ink cartridge printers that not just print but also fax, double as a scanner and copier. All of these types of printers can come with color printing capabilities. A good quality ink cartridge printer will carry out a variety of functions and it will always be better value to purchase an inkjet printer that is capable of many different functions.
When purchasing an inkjet printer, the capabilities of your inkjet cartridge are very important. Many popular brands such as Canon, Epson, HP, Brother, Advent, Dell and Kodak will give excellent print results using compatible ink. The very latest wireless all-in one printers offer print/copy/scan as standard and it’s also worth making sure that the print quality is high on your list of requirements. A high-resolution printer will provide you with better print quality, especially if you are considering photographic printing. There are several excellent Canon printers specifically tailored for photographic printing and use up the 6 ink cartridges in an effort to push the print quality to its maximum. You should definitely consider the inkjet printers that offers high resolution if you are planning on printing images, or planning on using a high quality paper. The input port and slots on your printer also need to be taken into consideration. If you plan on connecting any external hardware such as a camera to your printer you must make sure that the cartridge printer you purchase is fully compatible. In addition, the print speed of your cartridge printer is important for those who would like fast and efficient printing.
As a rule, black and white copies print faster than color copies, although the speed of colour printing has recently increased in some inkjet printers. The best type of ink cartridge is one that not only provides great print resolution and offers a reasonable print speed, but also allows you the ability to connect hardware to your printer if you require it. It is recommended that you select an inkjet printer that has all printing capabilities you may require. In addition to choosing a printer for it’s functions, considering the running costs is another very important factor. The cost of the inks will determine if the printer is financially viable for printing large volumes and it’s worth checking this out prior to buying the printer. Check the printers’ compatibility with compatible cartridges, does it accept compatibles OK? Is there a history of problems or issue with compatible or remanufactured cartridges. This information is all easily available on line and on product reviews web sites in particular.