While not always strictly essential a printer at home can make a huge difference on how easy it is to hand in assignments, create your own revision material and print plans for new and exciting paper aeroplanes. There are different types of printer available and almost all could be used for school work. The trick is to work out what you need your printer to do; set a budget and then stick to it. Even the most basic printers will be up to the task of printing coursework with basic graphics on.
What types of printer are available?
There are three main types of printer available to buy that you should consider, they are Inkjet, All-in-ones and Laser printers.
Inkjet
Versatile machines particularly suited to producing complex colour documents such as photographs. These are normally the cheapest units and have moderate to high costs per page.
Laser
Generally more expensive to purchase but can print of huge reams of text documents in record time while having a lower cost per page than most inkjet printers. They are normally very large so ensure you have desk space before you buy.
All-in-one
These are simply a printer combined with a scanner and photocopier. Some models also feature a built in fax machine and are also known as multi-functional printers. They are available in both inkjet and laser forms with most consumer models being of the inkjet variety. At CCL we would generally recommend an entry-level all-in-one Inkjet as a safe purchase for any student.
