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Choosing a printer — inkjet vs laser, home vs office, ink and toner costs, connectivity and features, and what to look for before you buy.

Printer

Printer

Inkjet printing

Inkjet printing

Laser printing

Laser printing

Multifunction printer

Multifunction printer

Ink cartridge

Ink cartridge

Toner

Ink

Thermal printing

Thermal printing

Dot matrix printing

Dot matrix printing

Plotter

Label printer

Print server

Print server

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