Buyers Guides

Choosing the Right Printer for Your Business

A Quick Guide

Choosing the right printer can make a huge difference in how efficiently your business runs – whether you’re managing daily admin, large design prints, or high-volume print rooms. In this month’s guide, we’re giving you a breakdown of the main types of printers businesses use and the benefits of each one. 

If you’re not sure which printer best suits your needs, we’re happy to help you make the right choice. 


Production Printer  

Production print machines are ideal for environments that do lots of printing, think large schools, busy mail rooms and in-house print departments. These machines are designed to be highly reliable even under heavy use. 

They have a large paper capacity, so you’re not constantly refilling trays and the image quality is excellent for both printing and copying. They also have advanced finishing options and cost-effective printing at the highest levels.

Production Print

Why businesses choose it: Ultra-reliable, handles high volumes with ease, large paper capacity and excellent output quality. 

One of the best in its class is Ricoh PRO C5310s. 

 


A3 Office Printer

The A3 office printer is your business workhorse. It handles a wide variety of paper sizes from smaller than A5 all the way up to A3, making it perfect for spreadsheets, reports, marketing documents and more. 

This type of office printer also offers the ability to include booklet making and other finishing options by adding saddle stich unit, hole punch and stapler. 

These devices also come with powerful scanning options and can be upgraded with extra drawers for more paper storage. Their versatility makes them a favourite in most office environments.

A3 Floor Standing

Why businesses choose it: Versatile, supports multiple paper sizes, excellent for scanning and expandable for growing teams. 

For most offices, a popular choice for A3 printing is the 6525AC Range.


A4 Office Printer

If you like the features of an A3 office printer but don’t need to print on A3 paper or you don’t have the space for a larger footprint then the A4 floor-standing model is a great choice. 

These printers still offer the same quality output and functionality, plus advanced scanning options with the added benefit of higher capacity toner and ink. That means fewer replacements and less downtime. You can also add extra paper drawers, just like the A3 range.

A4 Floor Standing

Why businesses choose it: Space-saving, high toner capacity, excellent print quality and cost-efficient for A4-only environments. 

If you only want A4, then a great option is the  400AC.


Desktop A4 Printer 

Desktop A4 printers are used in smaller offices and home workspaces. They’re great for low-volume printing and offer a compact solution where space is tight. When selecting desktop printers, you can choose a print only machine or select a multifunctional device and then choose colour or black and white only. 

Some companies use multiple desktop printers to give staff immediate access to printing at their desks, whether for convenience or security reasons. While not always the most cost-effective option, they’re a solid choice for smaller print volumes.

Desktop

Why businesses choose it: Compact, convenient, great for individual users and good for private or secure printing. 

For smaller offices needing a desktop printer, an excellent choice is the 339CS.


Wide Format Printers 

Wide format printers like the HP DesignJet T630 are essential for printing large-scale technical documents, including architectural drawings, engineering plans, floor layouts and signage. These printers can handle sizes up to A0, perfect for people in construction, design or surveying. 

Many models also include wide-format scanning capabilities, so you can scan large paper plans and share them digitally.

Wide Format Print

Why businesses choose them: Essential for large technical prints, supports printing and scanning up to A0 and ideal for the building and design industries. 

We often recommend the HP DesignJet T630 for wide format printing.


Label Printers

Label printers aren’t just for postage labels, although that’s certainly one of their primary uses especially if you ship items using courier services. 

They’re also used in schools, hospitals, warehouses and manufacturing for everything from barcoding and inventory to applying sign-off labels for quality control. Labels come in various shapes, sizes, and colours, from standard white to eye-catching bright tones giving you full flexibility.

Label Printer (1)

Why businesses choose them: Great for shipping, admin, inventory, and more. Supports different label types, colours and formats for a wide range of business tasks. 

A very popular choice for a printing labels is Toshiba’s BV400D. 


Need Help Choosing the Right Printer? 

The right printer can save time, reduce costs and support the way your business works but choosing the wrong one can slow things down. 

We’ll help you find the right match for your space, your team and your daily workload. Whether you’re upgrading your current setup or starting fresh, we’ll guide you through the best options and handle the setup for you. 

Call us on 01322 643826 or contact us to speak with our team for more information.