1. Computing & Technology

Desktop Printers

After the computer, perhaps the most important desktop publishing hardware is the printer. Get help in choosing the right desktop printer. Find information to help you decide between laser or inkjet or other technologies and whether or not you need a PostScript printer.
  1. Printer Drivers (8)

Before You Buy a Printer

The kind of printing you do should dictate what kind of printer you get.

Buying a Printer - Latest Reviews

About.com Printers / Scanners reviews of all-in-ones, inkjet printers, laser printers, photo printers, and specialty printers.

Calibrate Your Printer

Learn how to calibrate your desktop printer so that what you see is what you print.

Dot Matrix

Explains how dot matrix printers work and their use.

Dye-Sublimation

Learn about how dye-sublimation printers fit into desktop publishing.

Inkjet

Describes inkjet printer technologies and features.

Laser

Includes how laser printers operate and a little bit of history of desktop laser printers and their role in desktop publishing.

PostScript Printer

Do you need a PostScript printer for desktop publishing? Find out.

Solid Ink

Discover how solid ink printer technology compares to other desktop printing methods.

Thermal Autochrome

Explains how this specialized printing technology works and its uses.

Thermal Wax

Describes the thermal wax printing process.

What's the difference between a commercial printer and a desktop printer?

It's man vs. machine when comparing a commercial printer with a desktop printer. Discover what each means and how to tell by context which printer is meant in desktop publishing articles and tutorials about printing.

Creative.pro - Printers

Get news, reviews, and features about all kinds of printers for graphic design and desktop publishing.

Discuss in my forum

©2012 About.com. All rights reserved.

A part of The New York Times Company.