The 7 Best Printers for Students
Last Updated on August 14, 2023 by Christian Ralph
The long summer break is nearly at a close and more than a million students will be returning to (or starting) university later this month. Whilst more attention may be paid towards Freshers’ week and new halls of residence, it’s vital that all students are fully equipped and ready for the new term. A robust and reliable printer can be a great help for all students – removing the necessity to knock on neighbours’ doors or travel over to the library to print out assignments and essays.
With thousands of different models to choose from, it can be slightly daunting and confusing when picking the perfect printer. So here we have endeavoured to make the task a little easier by selecting the seven best printers for students.
Best on a Budget
Saving more money for beans and drinks in the Union, the HP OfficeJet Pro 9010e is the perfect model for the money-conscious student looking to save as much of their loan as possible. Despite the low price, the 9010e boasts Print/Scan/Copy/Fax functionality with print speeds of up to 18ppm in colour and 20ppm in mono. With a 250 sheet input tray, the 9010e is more than capable of printing out those long assignments and thesis papers in next-to-no-time. Compatible with both Windows and Mac, the printer can be used alongside all your devices and in-built HP Wolf Security ensures your data remains protected.
Cheap Colour Printing
Ideal for students still sticking to a tight budget but requiring colour printing; the Epson Workforce WF-3010DW is a small, sleek and trustworthy option. The small machine can fit neatly into the corner of uni digs (ideal when there is little room to spare) when it is not being used to produce surprisingly detailed and high-clarity colour or black and white prints. With a print speed up to 38 pages per minute and a 250 sheet input tray, the printer is capable of completing high volume tasks, despite its small size and modest appearance.
Wireless Connectivity
If you’re looking to invest in a printer for the whole uni house or flat, wireless printing can accommodate simple and efficient remote printing. All of your friends in the flat will be able to print from the Samsung ProXpress M3320ND. Assignment hand-in day will be made a lot simpler with this dedicated essay printing machine – capable of wirelessly printing up to 33 pages per minute. Just make sure your wireless connection is kept password protected from neighbouring flats.
Colour Printing and Wireless Connectivity
The HP Officejet Pro 251dw can simplify the process of wirelessly producing high-quality colour prints. If your course and assignments necessitate the printing of graphics and colourful charts – this printer can add a touch of professionalism to all output. With a 250 sheet input tray and a top speed of 15 colour pages per minute, the printer makes large printing tasks even more efficient.
Photo-Realistic Prints
Utilising OKI’s trademark solid ink printing technology, the ColorQube 8580N is capable of producing incredibly high quality, photo-realistic prints. OKI maintain that the technology creates colours and tones of increased vibrancy – ideal for students of art and photography. Additionally, solid ink printing produces minimal wastage throughout the printing process.
Copying and Scanning
If your printer requirements don’t stop at printing, a multifunction machine with additional scanning, copying and faxing ability can help economise these tasks. The OKI MC342dn is still relatively modest in size, despite being able to complete a range of different tasks with a high level of professionalism. With the capacity to print in colour, it can meet almost any print requirements.
A3 Printing
A3 printers can be a little more costly, but at Printerland we stock models which can suit a more modest budget. If A3 printing is necessary for your course, then the HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 can help support larger prints of presentations and graphics. Offering full Print/Scan/Copy/Fax functionality, the HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 is able to fulfil a range of student productivity requirements.
If none of these printers are quite perfect for your university needs, Printerland stocks a huge range of models from all the top brands and manufacturers. For the full selection, visit our homepage or call our dedicated team on 0800 840 1992.
