Printer Stands Types and Styles

Selecting the style and type of printer stands best suited for your business
By Kim Finn Choosing printer stands should take no time at all, until you look at all the printer stands types and styles available. To make your decision as quick and painless as possible, determine your printer stand criteria first so you can promptly rule out styles and features that won't work for you. While many would prefer their printer stands match their office decor, other factors to consider include printer stand height, storage capacity, printer feed and printer weight and size.
 

Prices vary widely for printer stands, so invest in one that blends into your office environment and that you can keep for years to earn the best return on your investment. This guide breaks printer stands down into three basic categories and then offers several choices within each category;

1. Full-size, metal printer stands and carts.

2. Full-size, wood printer stands and carts.

3. Desk-top printer stands.

Choose metal printer stands for a modern or traditional look

Metal printer stands can incorporate an old-school look or a more modern look. They can handle small and large printers and often come with baskets and/or compartments to support paper feeds. Choose from stands that allow easy and immediate access or cabinets that protect and hide supplies.
Try: For a solid printer stand that will easily support a heavy laser printer or other office equipment, consider the Bretford printer stand at StudentMarket.com. The Printer Showcase TG-1 classic printer stand with casters accommodates printers with front, rear or bottom feeds. To maintain a clutter-free office space, see if the low-profile mobile printer stand from Ergo In Demand will help you achieve your goal; it fits beneath most desks or tables, so you can push it out of the way when you don't need it.

Go with printer stands with a wood-grain finish to match your office furniture

Printer stands constructed of wood or that incorporate a wood finish can offer a great complement to your existing office decor. Select a stand or cabinet, casters or stationary and one or more shelves.
Try: Ensure your printer stand matches your office furniture by choosing the Picco printer stand on wheels from Office World in either Mahogany or Medium Oak. If you prefer a simple table that allows easy access to the rear of your printer, take a look at the Winsome stationary printer stand with a Honey Pine finish at Accent Furniture Direct. The Bestar 82740 from Mounts and More comes in a Tuscany Brown finish and includes shelves on one side and a cabinet on the other.

Purchase desktop printer stands for user convenience

Whether you print several times a day or a few times a week, a desktop printer stand keeps your printer and paper supply within arm's reach. You can find desktop stands that blend in or stand out and with one or two shelves. If you later decide to move your printer from your desk, you can still often use your desktop printer stand to raise your computer monitor to a more ergonomic-friendly position.
Try: For a sleek, modern look, the gray and black printer stand from Target can hold either your printer or your computer monitor, and it features two drawers to hold your paper and other supplies. The Wood Worx printer stand with two cubbies at iFurn comes in Cherry, Mahogany, Oak or black to complement most any office furniture. You can't get much simpler in style than the Safco Products 2165 acrylic desktop printer stand at Furniture Find.

• While low-profile printer stands include great space-saving benefits, think twice before buying one. The top shelf of some of these stands sits less than 11 inches from the floor. If you suffer with a bad back and use your printer frequently, you might soon wish you had purchased a different printer stand.