Printer Price List in India

Computer Printers: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the difference between inkjet and laserjet printers?

An inkjet printer uses ink in liquid form, be it through a cartridge or a tak, while a laserjet printer uses an ink toner which has colors in powdered form. Inkjet printers are usually slower and less reliable, while laserjet printers are faster and more reliable.

2. What are the factors to consider before buying a printer?

First of all, you need to consider whether you want to buy a black and white printer or a color printer. More often than not, we end up printing text documents, and a black-and-white printer is enough for those needs. For those rare cases where you want to print color documents, you can get them printer from a nearby shop. If you really need to print color documents consistently, you can buy a color printer. If you want to use your printer at home or home/small office, it is advised that you buy an inkjet printer. If you're plan to use your printer in medium or large office, get a laser printer. Also consider whether you want to scan documents. In this day and age, it is a necessity most of the times. If you want a document scanner as well, get a multifunction printer, which can scan and fax documents as well.

3. What are the best printer models in India which are available online?

Some of the best printer models in India that are available for purchase online, as of December 2018, include Brother HL-L2321D, Canon Pixma G1000, Canon Pixma G2000, Epson L220, Epson L455, HP LaserJet M1005 MFP, and the HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 3835. There are various other good printers, but you should choose according to your needs and budget.

4. What is the average printing cost for a printer?

An average black-and-white document on an A4 paper size costs upwards of 8 paise, while color documents cost upwards of 20 paise. However, this price differs from printer to printer and brand to brand. It also depends on the cartridge capacity and price.

5. How much would it cost to replace a printer cartridge?

Printer cartridges cost anywhere between Rs 200 to Rs 7,000, depending on the printer brand, cartridge size and printing capacity of the cartridge. Generally, the inkjet printers most people use have their cartridge prices between Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000. Ink tank printer inks cost much cheaper in comparison. Laser printer toners cost upwards of Rs 3,000 for black color and upwards of Rs 5,000 for color toners.

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