{"id":701,"date":"2013-02-08T12:40:46","date_gmt":"2013-02-08T20:40:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.nexthop.ca\/2013\/why-your-small-business-still-needs-a-printer\/"},"modified":"2020-04-01T06:04:56","modified_gmt":"2020-04-01T13:04:56","slug":"why-your-small-business-still-needs-a-printer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nexthop.ca\/it-news\/why-your-small-business-still-needs-a-printer\/","title":{"rendered":"Why your small business still needs a printer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Business owners prefer to believe that paper will become a thing of the past. After all, we send the majority of our correspondence through e-mail today, right? Then there\u2019s texting and social media. In regards to storing documents, it\u2019s much easier to store them in the cloud. That way, entrepreneurs need not clutter their offices with reams of paper and printouts. Even so the unfortunate fact is that small enterprises today aren\u2019t free of paper.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can\u2019t turn away business<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As writer Paul Mah with <a href=\"http:\/\/kbit.co\/\">Small Business Computing.com<\/a> says, small business owners will commonly encounter customers who demand real paper trails of their transactions. These clients are either unable or hesitant to move toward a paperless business model. Many small business owners today are hardly ever in the position of turning away any potential clients, even those that will not get accustomed to new technology. It\u2019s important, then, for business owners to invest in the correct printer. Fortunately, Mah provides some choices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>All-in-one?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First, you need to decide if you require a multi-function printer. Such printers, as their name suggests, do more than just print. They also scan, photocopy and fax. Such printers make sense for companies that perform these other functions. However, these printers, due to their many functions, are often more expensive. If your small business rarely faxes or makes photocopies, equipment dedicated solely to printing tends to make more sense.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Laser vs. Inkjet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What makes more sense for your small enterprise, a laser printer or perhaps an inkjet printer? You\u2019ll have to consider several factors to make this decision. Does your company print a lot of documents? Then you might consider choosing a laser printer. These printers can be more expensive. However they produce crisp and clean copy, and they\u2019re also sturdier, able to better withstand large demand. But suppose your small business only has to print documents occasionally? Then an inkjet printer might make more sense. These printers are less costly than are laser printers. Technologies have improved enough so the documents they produce look more professional than in the past. The downside? If you do print a lot, you\u2019ll spend lots of money on replacement cartridges. As Mah writes, choosing the best printer for your company is far from a hopeless task. With simply some research, you\u2019ll find the right machine for your company and its unique printing needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> Business owners prefer to believe that paper will become a thing of the past. After all, we send the majority of our correspondence through e-mail today, right? 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