Which printer suits me: how to find out

If you want to buy a new printer, you have an almost endless choice of suppliers and models. But if you stick to what you expect from a printer, you'll quickly find the model that's right for you.

There are different printers that vary in both features and purchase price.

Overview: This printer suits you

First, you need to be clear about what exactly you need a printer for. Do you only want to print documents or would you like to have additional features?

• If you mainly want to print documents and photos, a simple inkjet printer is the ideal choice for you. This is characterized by a practical and compact format and can thus be easily placed on the desk.
• Inkjet printers can usually also scan, copy and fax.
• A laser printer is also a possibility for office or home. The printer type is suitable if you want to print documents.
• Printers with special features include the label printer and also the 3D printer.

All in one: multifunction printer for the office

If you want to use a particularly powerful printer with many functions, you should think about buying a multifunction printer:

• These devices are much larger than simple inkjet printers and therefore require more space.
• You can also scan documents with such a printer. So you have the opportunity to digitize and archive your documents.
• Some models also offer the ability to send faxes.
• Through the integrated scan function, you can also use the printer as a copier. The scanned documents are thereby printed after the scanning process.
• The large multifunction printers are especially popular in the office.