Printer Buying Guide: Understanding Features - Small Business Computing

Printer Buying Guide: Understanding Features

Mar 29, 2010
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PCWorld: Printer Buying Guide – Understanding Features

How much is a dot per inch? Why should you care about printer memory? What’s a monthly duty cycle? The mysteries of printer buying elucidated.


“Ready to buy a printer? These are the specs you need to understand to make an informed choice.

For a general discussion of the kinds of options you have, see Major Printer Types Explained. And for advice to keep in mind when you go to the store, see Shopping Smart.”

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