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title: Speed Things up by Getting the Right Printers
description: It's amazing how badly the wrong printers can slow down your company's projects. It's equally amazing how the right ones can change everything. Take a look at our buying tips to make sure the printers you choose make everything better—not worse.
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# [Speed Things up by Getting the Right Printers](https://www.sumnerone.com/blog/speed-things-right-printer-job)

 Written by [SumnerOne](https://www.sumnerone.com/blog/author/sumnerone) | Nov 3, 2016 7:25:00 PM

It's amazing how badly the wrong printers can slow down your company's projects. It's equally amazing how the right ones can change everything.

Take a look at our buying tips to make sure the printers you choose make everything better—not worse.Check These Printer Capabilities

The industry's state-of-the-art printers include so many new features that it can be a bit confusing when it's time to narrow down your choice. After you've decided on some basics, [schedule a meeting](https://www.sumnerone.com/blog/10-questions-to-ask-before-you-purchase-or-lease-a-copier) with your dealership to get some help finding the right printers for your needs.

#### 1. Speed & Duty Cycle

Speed requirements vary, of course, based on your company's project load and workgroup size. For big demands, look for printers with plenty of speed and power, plus a monthly duty cycle equipped to keep up with your project deadlines.

#### 2. Image Quality

The best laser and inkjet printers deliver outstanding quality, with consistently high results. Choose a resolution and dpi that works for your applications, and be sure to request some print-outs to check for quality.

#### 3. Security

Robust security protocols on your printers are just as important as they are on your networks. In fact, the two connect, and overlooking [printer security](https://www.sumnerone.com/copiers-security-risk) is a huge mistake. Look for advanced security features like user authentications and hard drive data encryption to keep your sensitive information safe.

#### 4. Finishing Options

The choice of professional finishing options on the latest [multifunction printers](https://www.sumnerone.com/office-technology/multifunction-printers-copiers) are second to none. Booklet finishing, stapling, and 2/3 hole punching capabilities make it easy to [produce reports](https://www.sumnerone.com/office-technology/production-print-solutions), employee training, and HR manuals, as well as customer-facing materials in-house and on demand.

To take a look at the latest printers and other imaging technologies from Canon, HP, Kyocera, Lexmark and Xerox, get in touch with us at [SumnerOne!](https://www.sumnerone.com/contact-us)

Originally published November 3, 2016, updated August 2, 2018

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