Though color pages are climbing, black-and-white printers remain an important part of most in-plants. Here are 10 tips to help you pick the right device.

By Joe Ranoia

Eighth Tip: Know your quality needs

Some in-plants require very high quality work. Others, not so much. Pick a machine that suits your needs.

“High-quality is always important,” stresses Bev Lucas, of Bellevue Community College. “Our black-and-white [Canon and Xerox] printers copy and print from 1,200x600 dpi to 2,400x600 dpi. We use higher resolution for documents and files that contain photos, graphics and detailed drawings.”