How to Choose the Right Printer for Home or Small Office Use
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Choosing a printer in South Africa is complicated by ink costs, paper compatibility, and load shedding interruptions. Here's what actually matters when making the decision.
Few purchases create as much long-term frustration as the wrong printer. Expensive ink, constant paper jams, wireless connectivity that never quite works, and hardware that dies outside warranty — these are all too common. Here's how to avoid the traps. Inkjet vs Laser: The Core Decision Inkjet Printers (R1,500–R6,000) Best for : Home users who print occasionally, particularly photos and colour documents. Inkjet printers spray microscopic droplets of liquid ink onto paper. They produce beautiful photo-quality output and handle glossy media well. The traditional weakness — expensive ink cartridges — has been largely addressed by ink tank printers (see below). However, inkjet nozzles can clog if the printer sits unused for weeks, requiring cleaning cycles that waste ink. Laser Printers (R3,0
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