STACK #224 June 2023
TECH FEATURE
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A printer is an integral part of the home office, and come EOFY you may need it to print off tax lodgement documents for signing or to keep as a hard copy. If you’re adding a printer to your tech inventory, choosing the right one is simply a matter of knowing your printing needs. Words Bec Summer
Q uality printers are highly its primary use – will it be handing light or heavy workloads, documents, colour printing, or all of the above? A standard inkjet (cartridge) printer will suit occasional document and colour printing, but for everyday or high volume jobs, a printer with refillable ink cartridges or an ink tank is more economical than single-use cartridges – it can hold more ink, and print more pages. A multifunction printer gives you the flexibility to print, scan and copy, and printers with a duplex function will automatically print affordable; it’s the ink that will be your major outlay. Consider
CANON TS5160 PIXMA HOME PRINTER Ideal for high quality documents and colour printing, this versatile multifunction also has auto duplex printing and connects via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. PPM: 13 black / 6.8 colour Print DPI: 4800 x 1200
CANON PIXMA G6065 MEGA TANK INK TANK PRINTER Mega Tank means what it says! You won’t run out of ink in a hurry with four high-yield, refillable tanks on board. A multifunction printer for big jobs, it features auto duplex, Wi-Fi, and PIXMA Cloud Link via the Canon Print app. PPM: 13 black / 6.8 colour Print DPI: 4800 x 1200 EPSON WORKFORCE PRO WF-3825 MULTIFUNCTION PRINTER Enjoy fast printing, including auto duplex, and less reloading with a big 250-sheet capacity and Auto Document Feeder. Wirelessly print from smart devices, or use the intuitive colour touchscreen. PPM: 21 black / 11 colour Print DPI: 4800 x 2400
EPSON ECOTANK ET 2810 MULTIFUNCTION PRINTER Control printing and scanning wirelessly from a smartphone or device using the Epsom Smart Panel app, and save dollars with refillable ink cartridges that will print up to 3,600 pages (black) and
6,500 (colour). PPM: 10 black / 5 colour Print DPI: 5760 x 1440
CANON TS6360A PIXMA HOME PRINTER A multifunction, five individual-ink all-rounder with auto duplex and simple smart device connection via the Canon app and a QR code display. Perfect for home or office, documents, colour printing, and creative craft projects. PPM: 15 black Print DPI: 4800 x 1200
EPSON EXPRESSION HOME XP-4200 MULTIFUNCTION PRINTER A compact 3-in-1 with smart control via the Epson Smart Panel app, and Wi-Fi Direct for faster performance from multiple PCs anywhere in the home, without the need for a router connection. PPM: 10.3 black / 5.8 colour Print DPI: 5760 x 1440
on both sides of the page to save paper. Many printers are Wi-Fi enabled, allowing you to conveniently print directly from a
compatible smartphone, and there are companion apps to make setup and operation a breeze. Speed and print quality should also be considered. Look for the number of pages per minute (PPM) it can print, and dots per inch (DPI) to determine quality – the higher, the better.
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