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Looking for a good business printer

Jul 1, 2010 3:19AM PDT

I am looking for a good business printer, maybe printer, copier, scanner combo. It will be used mostly to print Quickbooks checks and financial reports. The office currently has an old Brother unit which is very slow, has costly drum replacement expense and the belt is about to go on it, too. Would prefer a drumless unit.

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Sounds to me you either want
Jul 1, 2010 3:24AM PDT
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Research your needs
Jul 1, 2010 4:09AM PDT

You really need to determine just how you use the features you mentioned. Why, because if you plan to print far more than any other feature, buy a true printer alone, then proceed to get a AIO or M/F type as yet another unit. Of course, you route the jobs as required to your needs. Otherwise, spend the big bucks and get that fancy AIO, etc., but still need "consumables" value which in turn is NOT always cheap. You really don't want a singular output source that maybe beated-up due to excessive use and/or prolonged usage. Typical PC printers get burn-out quickly if demand is high and thus a more practical solution is a true business hi-end product. Then you need to check the maker's website and enter your typical parameters and allow them to suggest a product. I do suggest you look at Konica printers as they offer alot and seem to work well, though not as popular as HP or Canon, etc.. Dell printers go well too, but their consumables tend to be pricey but do offer good service life.

Also, if you really step into a business atmosphere of usage, consider a printer/copier center/service to buy/trial from at least you see options at work.

tada -----Willy Happy

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Laser
Jul 1, 2010 12:08PM PDT

I would buy a laser printer as they are designed for higher capacity printing. Also, the laser ink seems, at least in my opinion, to be harder to smear / alter than inkjet ink. Makes it good for printing checks.

If all you are doing though is printing checks, then look into a dedicated check printer. No sense having a multifunction machine if you wont use all the functions.

Another option to use for printing checks would be to purchase a Dot Matrix printer (yes they still make those), however you will have to use feed form paper checks which I don't know if they make those to work with quick books or whatever your using. The upside though is they are dirt cheap to operate and will provide years of reliable service.