Features line-up

Article Abstract:

Most of the features of laser printers revolve around speed, print processing and paper handling. Print speeds will vary depending on the print job, but 8 ppm is the minimum for a personal printer. Memory is important in rapid printing, and Random Access Memory (RAM) is used for the temporary storage of documents, instructions and downloading fonts. GDI technology means that a PC processor will interpret Windows commands and store them in the memory until it is sent to the printer. Font types encountered when purchasing a printer include resident fonts, bitmapped fonts, and computer fonts.

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Get connected

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A print server is required to run printers on a network. Some printers have a hard drive capacity normally found on a print server, which frees up workstations and reduces network traffic. The two main types of network formats are peer-to-peer and dedicated server networks. It can be a problem to maintain printers on the network, and manufacturers now often supply network administration software. The different types of interface include parallel and serial, localTalk and AppleTalk, ethernet and etherTalk, token ring and wireless networks.

Usage, Network software

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Cost of ownership

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It is difficult to judge what the ongoing cost of owning a printer will be. Print density is normally based on 5% coverage, and a printer that uses long-life toner cartridges may be advisable if saving money is the prime concern. Canon uses the 'click engine' in some of its multifunction machines, which aims to provide customers with a clearer indication of cost-per-copy. Double sided printing can reduce the paper budget and forms management and networking can control printing costs.

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