Choosing a Printer type: At present you cannot use your PC to its full potential if you can't print reports, letters, presentations, photos, etc. A good printer supports multiple applications, from simple text to complex color graphics. Choosing a printer can be a very complex task, especially in the current competitive landscape--this guide may help you to choose  the right printer and understand what you need to consider before you buy.

  Top 12 Buying Tips

1. Base your printer choice on many points of view: text, graphics, and photos each put different demands on a printer. In general, laser printers offer the best-quality text, and ink jet printers offer the best-quality photos and graphics.

2. If you don't need color, a black and white  laser printer may be a good choice. As a rule color printers can print black and white documents as well.

3. Make sure you  evaluate a printer by the speed necessary for the quality level you want to use. 

4. Check the compatibility . If you have an old computer or operating system that doesn't support USB, make sure a printer has a parallel port.

5. If you have a network, make sure a printer has both: the right kind of network connection and software that will work with your network.

6. Not all printers allow memory upgrades. Some need little or no memory because they use the computer to process a print job. If a printer allows memory upgrades, make sure it has enough memory for the kind of work you will be doing. 

7. Choose a printer that can hold enough paper and enough ink or toner. You  don't want to add or change them too often.

8. Before buying a printer, check out its manufacturer's information on the Internet  to make sure the its site provides driver updates and tech support information.

9. When comparing printers, consider the real cost of use, not just the purchase price. 

10. When printing on thick forms or sheets, look for a printer with a very straight paper path to avoid jamming.

11.  It's always a good idea to get a print sample first, as print quality can vary tremendously. 

12. If you plan to print a lot of monochromatic documents on your ink-jet, you should look for a printer that offers a separate black ink tank. Some vendors even offer a high-capacity black cartridge for day-to-day monochrome printing. If you want to print black-and-white and color simultaneously, you'll want a printer with dual  ink cartridge capacity.

The following key features can help you better to find the right Printer:

• Variety of Printer types

• Printing components

• Printer features and characteristics

Pricing and real costs