Computer Printers Shopping Guide

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What is a Computer Printer?
A computer printer is a device that accepts text and graphic output from a computer and transfers the information to paper, usually to standard size sheets of paper. Printers are sometimes sold with computers, but more frequently are purchased separately. Printers vary in size, speed, sophistication, and cost. In general, more expensive printers are used for higher-resolution color printing.

What type of Computer Printers do you offer?

Kelkoo offers choices from laser printers, multifunction printers, inkjet printers, and dot matrix printers.

What are Printer Drivers?
Printer drivers are a program that controls a printer. Whenever you print a document, the printer driver takes over, feeding data to the printer with the correct control commands. Most modern operating systems come with printer drivers for the most common types of printers, but you must install them before you can use the printer. You can also download updated drivers from the printer manufacturer's web site.

What are the functionalities I should be looking for in Printers?

* Color: Color is important for users who need to print pages for presentations or maps and other pages where color is part of the information. Color printers can also be set to print only in black-and-white. Color printers are more expensive to operate since they use two ink cartridges (one color and one black ink) that need to be replaced after a certain number of pages. Users who don't have a specific need for color and who print a lot of pages will find a black-and-white printer cheaper to operate.
* Resolution: Printer resolution (the sharpness of text and images on paper) is usually measured in dots per inch (dpi). Most inexpensive printers provide sufficient resolution for most purposes at 600 dpi.
* Speed: If you do much printing, the speed of the printer becomes important. Inexpensive printers print only about 3 to 6 sheets per minute. Color printing is slower. More expensive printers are much faster.
* Memory: Most printers come with a small amount of memory (for example, one megabyte) that can be expanded by the user. Having more than the minimum amount of memory is helpful and faster when printing out pages with large images or tables with lines around them (which the printer treats as a large image).

What is the price ranges for Printers?
Kelkoo offers many discount printers from as little as £30.00 to over £2000.00. Price ranges for printers general depend on total functions, speed and print quality.

What are some of the more popular manufacturers of Printers?
There are many quality manufacturers of printers, but some of the best selling are HP (Hewlett Packard), Lexmark, Brother, Canon, Samsung, and Epson.

Can I review Printer prices on Kelkoo?
Yes, you may review prices by clicking here to search for all available printers.

Whether your looking for a printer or multifunction printer for home or business use, you will find the exact model, size and price you need at Kelkoo. For more frequently asked questions about Kelkoo click here.