Color laser printer for home - which is better?

More and more users prefer to choose laser printers for home use. Cheaper inkjet models are already fading into the background. This is primarily due to the fact that servicing laser models is several times cheaper than inkjet ones. They don't need to be refilled as often. Modern manufacturers offer a wide range of such peripheral devices, and complexity arises because it is not always clear which laser printer is best to choose for your home.

Color laser printer for home - which one to choose?

If you are faced with the task of choosing a printer for your home, you need to approach this issue competently. Otherwise, you risk purchasing a model that ultimately will not meet your requirements, and you will be dissatisfied with your choice. So, in order to make a truly necessary and profitable purchase, it is worth considering important aspects of laser equipment.

How to choose?

Choosing the right printer for use at home is only possible if you understand the basic selection criteria and take them into account before making a purchase. So what are the main criteria when choosing? We list them below:

• The main criteria for a peripheral device are the format and, of course, its dimensions, because it is important that it fits harmoniously into the workspace. Most likely, for personal use you will not need an A3 printer, weighing 100 kg and costing more than 70 thousand rubles.With such a colossus in the house you can’t really turn around. In most cases, users choose models with A4 worksheet format. The cost of such printers is within normal limits, and they do not take up much space.
• Performance. Before choosing a specific model, you need to understand this parameter. You should at least roughly understand how often you will use the peripheral device and how many pages you plan to print per month. As a rule, manufacturers indicate the recommended number of prints per month directly on the packaging. It is from this indicator that the main part of the price is formed. Let's look at this indicator using an example. About 2,000 prints per month will be enough for an ordinary student if he uses the device for personal purposes and does not print work to order.

REFERENCE. If you want to save money and purchase a model with a lower rating than you plan to print, this will lead to rapid breakdown, because the parts wear out faster.

• Print resolution. This setting determines the quality of the resulting print. Manufacturers produce printers with different resolutions. The rule here is that the higher the resolution, the better quality you get.

REFERENCE. If you plan to print only text documents, the minimum resolution will be enough for you, but if you expect to print high-quality photos, it is worth investing in a more advanced model.

• Printer stuffing. We are talking about memory and processor. Printers have RAM. It is used when printing files that can be single-page or multi-page. The standard figure is 2 MB, this volume will be quite enough for you if you plan to send text documents for printing and perform other simple tasks. If you will be working with large files, you need to consider a device with a large amount of memory.

REFERENCE. Manufacturers offer printer models that provide the ability to connect an additional RAM module. Therefore, when you need it, you can expand the device’s memory yourself.

• OS compatibility. This option is worth paying attention to for those who do not work with Windows OS, because any printer will work perfectly with it. If you are using some other operating system, be sure to ask if there are the necessary drivers for it.
• PC connection. Modern devices are mostly connected via a USB input. This connection method is standard. Also on store shelves you can find models that work locally, this is convenient if you use one printer for several computers in the house. Modern models connect via a wireless network.
• Ergonomics. Before you buy a printer, think about where you will put it. Consider not only its dimensions, but also its direction paper trays, footage to the outlet.
• The size of the tray, or rather the number of sheets that can be placed in it, is also important. 50 or 100 sheets are a reasonable number of sheets for home use.
• Additional functions.Manufacturers offer a very diverse list of such functions, but it’s worth thinking about which of them you need and which will be superfluous, so as not to overpay for them.

REFERENCE. Pay attention to the cost of cartridges. Even if you redirect it several times, acquiring a new one in the end simply cannot be avoided. For one model, this element can cost several times more than for another.

• Of course, it is important to pay attention to the manufacturer of the peripheral device. Here it is better not to skimp and choose a reliable manufacturer.

IMPORTANT. Ask how far away the service center is.

Rating 2019

Let's get acquainted with the best models so that you can determine which one is the most ideal for use at home.

• Canon i-SENSYS LBP7018C. It is possible to work with different operating systems. Regular text will be printed at 16 ppm. Among the advantages, it is worth highlighting good print quality, as well as low cost of consumables. Suitable for printing text and graphics. Cost from 9000 rub.

• KYOCERA ECOSYS P5021cdn. It is also possible to work with different operating systems. Regular text will be printed at 21 ppm. But among the advantages it is worth highlighting high-quality full-color double-sided printing, the ability to connect via Wi-Fi, and printing from a flash drive is possible. Among the disadvantages, it is worth highlighting the high cost of consumables, as well as noise during operation. Price from 9490 rub.

• Ricoh SP C260DNw. The list of available operating systems has been expanded compared to other models. Regular text will be printed at 20 ppm. A compact device with a two-sided printing function, the user has the opportunity to receive high-quality photos, since the resolution is 1200 pixels.Printing can be done from a flash drive or via wireless communication. Cost from 9040 rub.

• Canon i-SENSYS LBP7010C. It is possible to work with different operating systems. Regular text will be printed at 16 ppm. Among the advantages, it is worth highlighting good print quality and compactness. Among the disadvantages, we highlight the high cost of cartridges. Price from 9589 rub.

• HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553n. Regular text will be printed at 38 ppm. Among the advantages, it is worth highlighting good print quality, compactness, excellent color rendition of color images. Cost from 23280 rub.

After studying the characteristics of printers, you can easily choose the right model for home use.