Here’s Why A Compact Printer Is An Essential Piece Of Your Work-From-Home Setup

While webcams, laptops and fast speed internet have made working from home a lot more accessible, there’s still one key piece missing. Working from the physical office means having ready access to printing solutions. I bet you didn’t realise how much you use the office printers until you were forced to work without one. Well with a new breed of compact, portable, and feature-rich printers available, you no longer have to suffer.

Why Printers?

Even though we live in a digital age, sometimes we need hardcopy documents whilst working. Printers are the ideal complement to today’s digital processes. It’s much easier to make edits/notes on a hardcopy document and scan it directly to your laptop. Additionally, printing out your weekly to do list or schedule allows you to physically cross off your tasks giving yourself that extra sense of accomplishment.

Many professions also require the need for hardcopy documents such as lawyers signing contracts, or teachers marking assignments. And many of those who own small businesses need the ability to print many different documents from; marketing materials to shipping labels. All of this can’t be done without your work-from-home buddy, a printer. 

Choosing the best printer for your home office

What should you consider when searching for a new work-from-home buddy? Well, the most important, it should be compact enough to fit into your makeshift space, whether that’s the dining table or the spare bedroom. But there are some other important requirements to consider, below are just a few to look out for. 

1. Inkjet or laser?

The first and most crucial question is inkjet or laser. The type of printing you’ll be doing will determine which one is best for your needs. For example, if you’re printing mainly text based documents then a laser printer is more ideal. To find out more check out our comparison blog  here. 

2. Mono or colour?

Like the first point, defining what documents you’ll be printing will make this step much easier. If you’re wanting to use your printer for work but also to decorate your house with family pictures a colour printer would be ideal.

 3. Connectivity

Most printers available for home use are generally wireless, with some even having the option of printing directly from you phone or tablet with Airprint. But if you’re happy with a wired connection you could save yourself some money.

4. Budget

When it comes to pricing, printers have a large range. Working out what features you’re needing will help when figuring out your budget. A great tip is to also look at the cost of supplies. 

These are a few points to look out for when comparing printers, for more things to look for check out our printer buying guide  here.

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