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Shopping for a new printer or even a replacement printer cartridge can be hard. With all of the toner and ink cartridge reviews bombarding you on the internet and the nosy sales representatives that pester you in the stores, it can be tough to get a straight answer. But regardless of what you might be looking for, there are a few tips that can help make the whole process at least a little bit easier for you.

First, you need to figure out what you are looking for. If, for example, you need a new or a replacement printer, before you start shopping decide exactly what you need it to do. This should be a list of tasks it has to perform well, so you would not want a photo printer if you only print documents, or maybe you need a printer that is also a scanner or fax machine. Once you know what you absolutely need, then think of anything else that would make a printer a good buy for you, such as including a business card scanner, or maybe a fast printing speed.

At this point, it is important to set a price range for yourself. Do not go over your maximum price, unless it is for a specific and worthwhile reason. It could also be helpful to think of printer functions or accessories that you have absolutely no need or use for (such as fax capabilities if you do not have a hard line, or a color scanner if you already have one).

Once you have your list, now try reading toner or ink cartridge reviews or speak to the sales staff at a store to get a better feel for what you are looking for. These resources are usually much more helpful if you already know what you are looking for, and you will ensure that you do not get a product you don’t want or need.