Home-adapted printers are produced by global brands in a wide range of varieties. Russian users have the opportunity to purchase devices that support both black and white and color printing, able to connect to a personal computer via wire or Wi-Fi, operating only in tandem with a PC or independently of it - there are a lot of characteristics that determine the capabilities of devices. Which of the printer models present on the shelves of Russian computer equipment stores deserve attention?
You can study devices within individual technology segments. For example:
- black and white printers;
- color devices;
- Wi-Fi printers of both types.
We will explore some popular models of devices related to each of the marked categories. It will also be useful to consider the features of multifunctional devices, which, like printers, are very popular among Russian users who purchase equipment for home and office.
Black and White Printers
The first category of devices within which we will study printers is laser, black and white devices. They have a single cartridge of the appropriate type. For the price of these devices, as a rule, the most affordable. Also, modern models of printers of this category are characterized by a sufficiently large ink resource: one refilled cartridge lasts about 1500-2000 pages of text. It is theoretically possible to print photos using black and white devices, but their quality will be very mediocre.
Which laser printers for home use in this category are worth considering?
Great device - HP LaserJet Pro P1102. It is characterized by a low price, but at the same time it works reliably, without significant failures, judging by the reviews of many users. Among the key advantages of this device are functionality and small dimensions. The device can print up to 18 pages per minute, the resource of its cartridge is about 1600 pages. Filling of laser printers cartridges of this line is quite simple and is not characterized by high cost. Using the device is very easy, installing the driver and setting up the device does not cause any special problems for users.
Excellent laser printers for home use are manufactured by Canon. Among the devices that you can pay attention to - i-SENSYS LBP6020B. It is also characterized by a low price, but at the same time it is stable in operation and sufficiently functional. Many users praise it for its low noise level, and also note the attractive design of the device. This printer can also print 18 pages per minute, and its cartridge yield is 1600 copies. Some users note that there is practically no problem with how to refill the printer - the laser cartridge is easy to remove, you can place the necessary amounts of toner in it using the most affordable tools.
Consider some models of devices that are usually classified as budget ones.
Noteworthy is such a laser printer for home use as the Brother HL-1112R. It is considered one of the most affordable, but at the same time its functionality is at the level of the leading models of the segment. It is characterized by a high speed of work - 20 pages per minute, but, however, a rather modest toner supply in the cartridge - about 1000 copies. But to refuel it, as many users note, can be very easy. Also, paper for a laser printer of this type should have a density of not more than 105 g / sq. m
Among the most affordable devices with a black and white cartridge is the Kyocera FS-1040. He, despite the low cost, has more than impressive characteristics. So, its print speed is 20 pages per minute, the cartridge life is about 2.5 thousand pages. The printer is characterized by ease of installation, setup and operation.
Wireless printers
Technology in the IT market does not stand still. And the printer segment is no exception. So, there are devices that connect to the computer not via wire, but via Wi-Fi. Consider the common type of printers in Russia - laser, black and white, with support for wireless connection to a PC.
These include the HP LaserJet Pro P1102W. It can be noted that according to its main characteristics, it is almost identical to the HP device considered above. Therefore, its key advantages are the same, but they are complemented by support for Wi-Fi connectivity. Due to this possibility, the device can be placed anywhere in the apartment. What you should pay attention to when installing this home laser printer is the correctness of the wireless settings, not only in the printing device, but also in the Wi-Fi router.
You can pay attention to the device XeroxPhaser 3320DNI. It belongs to the category of more prestigious printers: its price is several times higher than that of the previous model. But it is quite justified: for example, the print speed of the device is 35 pages per minute, the cartridge life is 11 thousand pages. The printer is also equipped with automatic duplex. With a proper approach to wireless settings, this device becomes a powerful and high-performance device for both home and office.
Color laser printers
Consider some color laser printers for home use. They cost more than black and white, but their capabilities, thanks to the presence of an additional cartridge, are much wider. Note that the color of the printer does not guarantee the quality of photos - in most budget models of devices it will remain very modest due to the specifics of the technology, which is objectively inferior to, say, inkjet printing in terms of applying color images to paper. However, using the devices of this type, it is possible to successfully print booklets, flyers, covers - a similar opportunity is in demand even if the laser printer is intended for home use.
What models of color devices deserve attention?
Inexpensive, but very functional and stylish printer - Canon i-STNSYS LBP7018C. He is recognized by many experts as one of the best in the segment of devices for home use. It is characterized by a sufficiently large supply of color cartridge - about 1000 pages. You can learn how to refill the appropriate component with toner yourself. Many users have noted how easy this laser printer is to set up. Reviews about the device as a whole make it possible to say that it is among the most optimal solutions in terms of combining price and functionality.
A printer belonging to a more expensive segment is the HP LaserJet Enterprise M551n. It is considered by many experts as optimized, more likely for office needs than for home use. So, the device is adapted for intensive use: it can print 32 pages per minute, the resource of its color cartridge is 6 thousand pages, black and white - about 5.5 thousand. The paper tray can hold up to 1,100 sheets. Users praise the device for high print quality.
In some cases, there is a need to print A3 format sheets - those that are twice as large as A4. For such purposes, the Xerox Phaser 7500N printer is perfect. It can be called one of the best in its segment, despite the high cost. It can be noted the high adaptability of the printing process implemented in the printer - it is based on the use of LEDs. This feature determines the exceptional quality of images on paper, as well as the high speed of sheet processing by the device - in the case of the model in question, it is 35 pages per minute.
WiFi color laser printers
As with black and white devices, Wi-Fi-enabled laser printers for home use are available. Notable models in this category include the HP LaserJet Pro 400 Color M451nw. The recommended area of application of the device is printing of documents that are simple in structure and do not imply a high quality image on paper, but in large print runs. The fact that the printer supports Wi-Fi makes it possible to place it in those parts of the room where it is most convenient to pick up printed sheets. Users note the ease of use of the device: so, it has the ability to feed paper from the side of the case. You can control printer functions using a special interface through a browser. Many owners of the device characterize it as a very economical solution.
Among the most noteworthy Wi-Fi printers are the HP Color LaserJet Pro CP1025nw. Its feature is that it can print on photo paper. At the same time, the device is characterized by an adequate price, which makes it one of the most profitable solutions in the field of laser printers, adapted for printing photos. The quality of pictures on paper is marked by users as very good. The resource of the color cartridge of the device is about 1000 pages, black and white - about 1200. The printer is compatible with both glossy type of photo paper and matte. The density of the respective materials should be within 180 g / sq. m
MFP specificity
In the context of laser printers designed for home use, we can also consider multifunction devices. They combine a laser printer, a scanner and a photocopier, and therefore gain no less popularity than, in fact, devices intended only for printing.
Is it possible to say that the performance of individual functional components of an MFP is inferior to that of independent devices of the corresponding type? There are different points of view in this regard. But many experts agree that a laser printer with a scanner works, at least not worse than a separate printing device. Although the print quality in it is not significantly lower. But at the same time, the device is equipped with a useful function. The considered type of device is quite simple to operate. Thus, MFPs, combining a photocopier, a laser printer, a scanner, are simply irreplaceable for the home.
Black and White MFPs
Let's start with the black and white MFPs. Among the devices in this category that deserve attention are the HP LaserJet Pro M1536 DNF. Many experts consider it the best in its segment. This type of MFP is suitable not only for home use, but can also be successfully used in offices. Its performance in terms of print functions is 25 pages per minute. The photocopying module works at the same speed. You can run duplex printing on the MFP . The scanner that the device is equipped with has a resolution of 1200 by 1200 pixels and can process about 15 pages per minute. Among the remarkable features of the device - built-in fax.
Another device in this category that you can pay attention to is the Brother MFC-7860DWR. It is characterized by the optimal combination of quality and price, designed for average intensity of operation, but if necessary, shows excellent speed: in terms of print function - 26 pages per minute. It has a convenient function of scaling images on paper. Note that the device supports connecting to a computer via Wi-Fi. As many experts note, this printer accepts almost any common types of paper.
Colored MFPs
In the spectrum of color MFPs available on the Russian market, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M476dw device can be distinguished. It is adapted not only for domestic needs, but also for offices. Like the previous device, this MFP supports two-sided printing. The processing speed of sheets by the print module is about 20 pages per minute. The MFP can also work independently of a computer. The necessary files can be downloaded from a USB flash drive or SD card. The device is characterized by very high print quality. Supports connecting to a computer via WiFi.
Another noteworthy color printing MFP is the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M177fw. At an adequate price, the user receives a functional and reliable device. The speed of printing sheets with a color cartridge is 17 units per minute, with black and white - about 20. As many users have noted, the printer produces good quality photos. The device is equipped with a fax machine and also supports connecting to a computer via Wi-Fi. Among other notable features of the device is the ability to remotely control using a mobile gadget.
How to choose the best device
We examined popular laser printers for home use in Russia, as well as some models of multifunction devices. How to choose the best device from the number of retailers presented in the catalogs?
First of all, it is worth deciding which printer, laser or inkjet, will optimally reflect the needs of the user. The main advantages of the devices of the first type are high performance, cost-effectiveness in terms of spending paper and a coloring component. In turn, inkjet printers typically provide incomparably higher quality photos. Actually, in order to print them, they are most often purchased by users.
The next aspect of choosing a printer or MFP is the ability to refill cartridges. The coloring matter - the toner that they contain, has the property of ending in relation to the indicators specified in the printer documentation (we noted them above). Refilling laser printer cartridges is a procedure that, I must say, is not too welcome by their manufacturers. It is understandable - it is more profitable for a brand to sell a new component to a consumer. Therefore, cartridges in many printer models are designed so that their manual refilling is technologically very difficult.
But if the corresponding component of the device structurally supports the addition of toner, there are usually no problems with how to refill a laser printer in color or black and white. This procedure can sometimes even be done at home. Despite this, it is still better to entrust it to experienced professionals in a specialized center, if only because the cartridges for laser printers removed from the device sometimes pollute surrounding objects very strongly.
Thus, support for re-printability of printing components is a key criterion in choosing a device for many users. We can say that this characteristic to a certain extent correlates with the price of the device. So, cheap models usually assume that the corresponding cartridges for laser printers cannot be refilled or are difficult to refill, and they are expensive. In turn, models of devices in higher price ranges may well support the corresponding function.
There are other criteria for choosing a printer or MFP. Considering the models of devices from different brands above, we indicated the speed with which they process the sheets, what is the resource of their cartridges, and characterized the devices in terms of additional functions, design, and ease of use.
Printer Selection: Recommended Features
An optimal printer for home use may have the following set of characteristics:
- page processing speed - from 20 per minute;
- cartridge life - from 1000 pages, it is desirable that it be refilled;
- Support for the required interfaces for connecting to a PC (USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi).
Regarding the MFP, you can say the same thing and add that it would be nice if the device provides:
- duplex printing;
- battery life and support for several types of media - flash drives, SD cards of various formats;
- sufficient resolution of the scan module - 1200 by 1200 pixels or more.
Of course, in some cases it also matters which paper formats the printer supports. So, most devices for home use are focused on A4 sheets. The documentation for the printer always provides details regarding the compatibility of the device with various sizes of consumables.
Does the brand matter?
How legitimate is the manufacturer's criterion for choosing a printer? Opinions on this subject are very different, but for the most part they are based on the subjective perception of certain brands. There are experts who believe that any Canon printer, laser or inkjet, is a priori more technologically advanced than its competitors. , , - HP. , Samsung , , .
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