Whether you need to print your family’s photos, or need a printer with great scanning capabilities for an office, colour printers are available to meet your needs. These models also offer low cost-per-print to help you stay within your budget.
What to Look For
If you need to print color often, you can save money with a printer that uses refillable ink bottles instead of disposable cartridges. These ink-tank models typically use a higher upfront cost, but you’ll likely save on running costs over time.
How to Choose a Colour Laser Printer
For color printing, you can opt for either a laser or inkjet model. Laser printers typically have higher price tags, but they tend to be faster and more durable than inkjets, while also being much more affordable to run over the long term.
Toner-based lasers can be more expensive to run, but they are a good choice for a small business or professional office. They also don’t dry out the way ink does, so you’ll have a reliable machine for years to come.
What to Look For
A good multifunction printer will handle most printing tasks — from text to photos and graphics. It should have a wide variety of connectivity options and be able to work quickly. It should also support duplex printing (printing on both sides of a page) so you don’t have to flip the paper over manually, which can get tricky and time-consuming.