How to choose an inkjet printer

If you need to choose equipment for printing, you need to view many options and compare them according to various parameters and criteria. But today among a huge assortment it can be difficult to navigate, and many simply don’t have enough time to choose. For convenience, you can use articles and reviews on the Internet that contain complete information about the devices. Consider inkjet printers, talk about their features, advantages and disadvantages.

To begin with, it is worth deciding on the main options that can be found in stores. Inkjet printers have undergone many changes since the invention of the first model. They vary in a number of ways. One of them is the ink used for printing:

• water-based ideal for work at home and in the office;
• using oil is used in industry;
• pigmented version - for high-quality photos;
• applied under a hot press is used to decorate things.

Devices are also divided by the method of printing. The following functioning principles are distinguished:

1. Piezoelectric method. Based on the effect of electric current on the print head.
2. Gas option for applying ink. It is based on heating the nozzle due to current. Under the influence of high temperature, a bubble forms, which pushes ink onto the paper.
3. Drop on demand method. It is an improved version of the gas method.

From the presented classification it is clear that the versions differ in quality and performance, therefore, they distinguish between appliances for the home and for use in the office or in large enterprises.

If you still have doubts about the choice of equipment for printing, you should pay attention to the following indicators:

• resolution, which is determined by the number of pixels per inch of the paper sheet;
• the quality of the resulting text or image;
• mode of operation and printing;
• the presence of color or black and white printing;
• single sheet output speed and productivity;
• the cost of equipment and the costs of further operation (refilling cartridges and replacing parts).

IMPORTANT! These are the main selection criteria, but it is worth focusing on personal preferences and financial opportunities. Choose the right combination of price and quality. It is also worth considering the main purpose of the device.

If you have free time and desire, you can go shopping and independently compare the proposed options for printing devices. If you do not have the opportunity to do this, you should look at the information of interest on the network. To do this, use the rating of the best printers for each category. Since the most common inkjet printer is used for home use, here are a few options that are ideal for home use:

1. Canon PIXMA IP2840. This model has a small size, it is economical in printing and has excellent resolution. Thanks to the use of new developments, manufacturers were able to improve the equipment. 
2. Canon PIXMA IP7240. The manufacturers of this model focused on obtaining high-quality photographs, while monochrome documents also have excellent resolution. The case is equipped with a special separation for adding plain paper and photo sheets.
3. HP Deskjet ink advantage 1115. A budget version of the equipment for those who rarely use printouts. Ideal for home, does not make excessive noise and has a small size.

The office is characterized by large volumes of work and the speed of printing is important. Given these parameters, the following options can be recommended:

1. Epson L805. High resolution and stylish case with small dimensions - the model is perfect for a small office.
2. Epson L1300. This version is much cheaper, but the print speed is higher than average. High-quality and budget model for the office.
3. Canon Maxify IB4140. Excellent performance and user-friendly interface allow you to quickly navigate the menu. Good quality, but the speed is slightly lower than analogues. 

For those who like to print high-quality and vivid photos, the following options are suitable:

1. Epson L810. A color display and convenient controls let you quickly print photos. You can use a memory card.
2. Canon Pixma PRO-100S. Using files from the cloud, professional quality and high resolution.
3. Epson L132. Average print speed, one cartridge is able to provide a large amount of work.

Given the above selection criteria and a short rating of the best models, it will be easier to navigate the assortment of stores and purchase a suitable inkjet printer.