College tuition bills are looming, and fall classes are just around the corner. Do you have a child starting their college career? If so, then tech gifts can help get your student ready for the next step. Choosing the right computer is important. But college is not yet a paperless world. Have you figured out what printer your student will need?
Printers: Choosing the Right Tech Gift
Many schools provide access to on-campus printers and copiers. But for ease-of-use as well as for privacy, most students prefer the option to print using their own printers. This is especially preferred when working in the dorm room or apartment.
When deciding which printer to use, a sturdy and reliable multi-function printer is the best option. Any printer you purchase should include scanning capability in order to provide flexibility.
If heavy-duty printing is necessary then take advantage of access to the school’s printers. If you do that, then ink-based printers are the way to go. Keep in mind that you’ll spend more on ink with a cheap printer ($100 or less) than with a printer priced closer to $150 or more. To save on paper, an auto duplex printer can automatically print on both sides of a sheet.
Our Choices Are…
Here are three printers that we recommend:
Canon MG7720
Price: $129 (list price $199.99)
Includes:
• Apple AirPrint and Google Cloud Print
• 125 sheet paper cartridge
• Duplex printing
• Starter set of ink (replacement ink approx. $43/set)
Canon MG 7720 at Amazon
Brother MFC-J470DW
Price: $114.99 (list price $149.99)
Includes:
• Apple AirPrint and Google Cloud Print
• 100 sheet paper cartridge
• Duplex printing
• Starter set of ink (replacement ink approx. $42/set)
Brother MFC-J470DW at Amazon
HP Envy 7640
Price: $107.54 (list price $199.99)
Includes:
• HP ePrint and Apple AirPrint
• 125 sheet paper cartridge
• Duplex printing
• Starter set of ink (replacement ink approx. $44/set)
Want more info? Just give Bergen IT a call! And if you’re thinking about a computer, then consider our Tech Gifts for College: Best Computers.
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