Epson has developed a complete range of printers based
on three distinct technology platforms – laser, impact (dot
matrix) and inkjet. Each brings its own benefits and
functionality.
Laser printers are perfect for high volume business use. With high paper capacities they require minimal operator intervention. Producing quality output at consistent high speeds they are cost effective to run, particularly with low cost AcuBrite toner.
Choosing a laser printer
When choosing a laser printer you need to consider a number of issues - do you want to print in colour or mono, what volume are you planning to print and how fast do you want to print? Epson laser printer models are designed to print volumes from 15,000 pages up to 150,000 pages per month and will print up to 35ppm mono and 25ppm colour.
The number of potential users is important - there are compact models that sit neatly on the desktop whilst networked models can be shared by the whole office or a small workgroup. You also need to decide whether you want to print on A3 or A4 paper, whether you want to be able to print duplex and if you need extra paper capacity.
A key consideration will be the ‘cost per page’ which will depend on your anticipated usage requirements. For full Total Cost of Ownership analysis including a ‘cost per page’ breakdown please contact our dedicated Corporate Account Team.
As well as making it easy and convenient to connect to your network, Epson also provides a wide range of cost control and secure printing solutions. And, to make sure that you are able to integrate with your existing applications you will find that Epson laser printers support all common language emulations.
For small workgroups a multifunction device is ideal - allowing you print, copy, scan and fax as well has sharing your documents over the network.
Epson dot matrix printers offer the most cost effective way to print routine operational documents such as invoices, pay slips, delivery notes, stock reports, labels and barcodes. Printing primarily in mono and typically used for back office functions, dot matrix printers are ideal for harsh environments such as warehouses, and with only one easy-to-change consumable, they require only very superficial operator knowledge. A dot matrix printer is essential if you want to print multi-part stationery.
Choosing a dot matrix printer
When choosing a dot matrix printer you need to consider whether you are looking for speed or quality: 9 pin printers tend to offer a lower cost, higher speed solution whilst 24 pin models can produce letter quality output. Volume and durability are issues to consider as well as footprint and noise levels. Different models cater for different paper sizes – from A4 to A3. And different paper handling options accommodate cut sheet or continuous stationery, including up to 10 part forms. Epson dot matrix printers are designed to integrate seamlessly into your network.
With a low cost to purchase and a small footprint, inkjet printers are ideal for desktop business use. Stunning image reproduction and superior print quality on a wide variety of specialist media allow you to really make an impact – in colour. With an eye on the environment, Epson business inkjet printers have extremely low power consumption and low cost individual ink cartridges.