Dell Printers and Scanners

Weigh the costs of laser versus inkjet printers The cost gap between laser and inkjet printers has closed considerably, but the cost per page is cheaper with a laser printer. You will also benefit from speed and better print quality that doesn't fade or smear with a laser.

I recommend:  Consult Dell’s Printer Learning Center for the advantages of choosing a laser printer, including computer, laptop and network connections. You can also find good sources for service plans (other than Dell’s) and outlet stores for laser printers in Work.com’s Guide to Buying a Laser Printer.

Analyze what you print If your business is small and you need your printer for low-volume text documents, a monochrome inkjet or laser printer would suffice. Also, a color inkjet will print faster and is cheaper if you have in-office color photos or graphics. But if you need color for marketing materials or you print large amounts text documents daily, you can't beat the print quality of a laser printer.

I recommend:  Compare Dell’s selection of color laser printers. If you feel an inkjet printer fits the bill, check them out instead.

Consider the pros and cons of an MFD The problem with MFDs that combine scanner, printer, copier and fax is when one part breaks, you're out of business. Dell does have a 24/7 technical support and limited Next Business Day Exchange Service on many models. MFDs will also save you space and cost.

I recommend:  Peruse Dell’s MFDs. If you need an MFD for a laptop, the Dell968w is less than $200.