Best Color Printer For College Student
Reader’s Question:
I’m currently attending college here in Stamford, Connecticut and I really want a printer I could use along with my notebook, something that will not take up too much space in a dorm, what kind of printer should I be looking for?
Roland
Stamford, CT
The best printer for someone attending college should be inexpensive, space-saving, easy to use and of course, reliable. Before you start looking for a printer you should take some time and assess exactly what it is you would use your printer for. The cheapest model or the most feature-packed does not necessarily mean that it would be the best for your need.
If, in your course, you see yourself printing a lot of text-heavy documents (research papers, thesis, reports etc.) then you should consider getting a personal laser printer, a good model can go for around $200 and should be available on lots of retail stores in Stamford, Connecticut. A laser printer is capable of printing quality text and documents rapidly, and does not use as much ink as an ink-jet printer, therefore saving you lots of money on ink refills.
If you are studying design, photography, architecture or graphic arts then you should consider investing on a high-quality Ink-jet printer, which can handle graphics much better than any laser-printer. Price range for a good color ink-jet can fall around $150-$400.
An all-in-one might seem practical, since it has other features you think might be useful after college, however, this is not really recommended for college students since most tend to eat up a lot of space and you end up paying for other features which you might not end up using at all, and which could have been spent on a quality printer instead.
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