Choosing Refurbished HP Printers

6/1/2010

Selecting refurbished HP printers can be a confusing and intimidating process. Your printer is central to your company, so you want this to be a good decision. You've heard about the savings you can get from refurbished HP printers, but are a bit nervous buying something used, even if it is certified. It's natural to be cautious, but if you work with a reputable provider, you can get refurbished HP printers that are practically as good as new.

Some refurbished HP printers in fact are new, having been returned by the original owner on a 30 day return policy. It's important to make sure that all refurbished HP printers you buy have been certified and inspected by a specialized technician. Always insist on a 30 day money back guaranty against failure. If a company doesn't offer a guaranty or a certified inspection, the printers are little better than used.

Start by deciding how much you want to spend. When you buy refurbished HP printers, you can afford a better model than if you were buying, thanks to the adjusted savings. If you're looking to run high quality photographs, look in the $200 to $300 range. Printers that offer scanning, copying of faxing will run you about $300. A laser printer will run you around $230.

Deciding ink depends on your printer needs. If you just need to print out spreadsheets, the occasional web page or office memo, low end inkjet refurbished HP printers will work just fine. If you do a lot of presentations, plan to print photographs, or need to make high quality charts and graphs, you'll want a photo laser printer. You may want refurbished HP printers that have multiple functions, such as scanning, photocopying, and faxing.

Consider your options when it comes to refurbished HP printers. It's a great way to get high end printers without buying the latest expensive gizmo and it will deliver the most bang for your buck.