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Printer Specs

When you’re shopping for a printer, there are several important specifications to consider:

Print Speed: This is usually measured in pages per minute (ppm). Higher print speed is beneficial for high volume printing.

Print Quality: For standard text documents, most printers will do an adequate job. If you plan on printing high-quality photos or graphics, you’ll want a printer with a high print resolution, which is measured in dots per inch (dpi). The higher the dpi, the better the print quality.

Color or Monochrome: If you only need to print text documents, a monochrome (black and white) printer may be all you need. However, if you need to print photos or color documents, you’ll need a color printer.

Type of Printer: The two most ...