Printers, Copiers & Fax Machines
How to choose printers, copiers & fax machines
Function vs simplicity
Decide between a single-task POS printer (Electronics) and a multifunction inkjet (Print, Copy, Scan & Fax) based on whether you need scan and fax.
Colour and setting
Colour choice matters: black or grey fits offices, pink or red suits craft rooms, and blue, green, white or multicolour models also appear in the range.
Build material
Material shapes longevity: metal frames resist knocks, plastic keeps weight down, while some listings mix paper, clay, iron or lead in the build.
Wired or wireless
If you print receipts, wired POS types are common, while home inkjets often use wireless. Pick the tier that matches your connectivity.
Craft vs document tier
A mug press or clam heat press is a different tier from standard document printers, aimed at customware rather than paper output.
What's good
- Multifunction inkjet printers in the Print, Copy, Scan & Fax group handle printing, scanning and faxing in one box, saving desk space.
- Direct thermal POS printers under Electronics need no ink or ribbon, which simplifies daily operation for receipt printing.
- All-in-one colour machines from Printers, Photocopiers & Fax Machines manage mixed office jobs without separate devices.
- Clam heat presses and mug presses (part of the Electronics range) let you apply custom sublimation, a different tier from paper documents.
Things to watch
- Compact wireless inkjets have small paper trays, so they suit home use but not busy offices.
- Thermal POS prints fade with heat and time, making them wrong for long-term records.
- Metal-bodied units last longer yet weigh more than plastic ones, a tradeoff for fixed versus mobile desks.
- Heat presses require manual pressing and bench space, unlike set-and-forget document printers.
Care & maintenance
Inkjet care
Run inkjet head cleaning cycles every few weeks to stop nozzles clogging.
Heat press upkeep
Wipe heat press plates after each use to clear sublimation residue.
POS printer care
Dust the mechanism of direct thermal printers to keep the heating element clear.
Mixed-material storage
Keep items listed with paper, clay or iron components away from damp to avoid warping.
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