Printer buying guide for Islamabad and Rawalpindi
Choosing a printer is easier when you start with what you print and how often. This guide from Media International explains the main types in plain words, so you can pick the right one and avoid paying for features you do not need.
Laser or ink tank?
| Laser printer | Ink tank / inkjet printer | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Fast, sharp black and white documents, invoices, forms, assignments | Colour documents, photos, projects, homes and shops that print often |
| Ink or toner | Toner cartridge | Refillable ink bottles (ink tank models) |
| Idle for a while | Toner does not dry out | Print regularly to keep the print head healthy |
Browse laser printers or ink tank and inkjet printers.
Printer or multifunction (print, copy, scan)?
If you only print, a single-function printer is simpler and often cheaper. If you also copy or scan documents, choose a multifunction printer. If you only need to digitise paper, look at scanners.
Features worth checking
- Duplex: automatic printing on both sides of the paper.
- Wi-Fi: print from a laptop or phone without a cable.
- Network (LAN): share one printer between several computers in an office.
- Fax: only needed if your office still sends and receives fax.
Four questions before you buy
- How many pages do you print in a month, and are they mostly black and white or colour?
- Do you need print only, or print, copy and scan?
- Is toner or ink for this model easy to get? Ask us before you buy.
- What warranty is stated on the product page?
Which one for whom?
- Students and home use: a simple laser printer for assignments, or an ink tank printer if you print colour.
- Shops and small offices: a multifunction laser printer to print, copy and scan in one machine.
- Photo and colour work: an ink tank printer.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, a laser printer or an ink tank printer?
It depends on what you print. Laser printers are usually the better fit for fast black and white documents. Ink tank printers are usually the better fit for colour printing and photos, with refillable ink that keeps the cost per page low.
What does duplex mean on a printer?
Duplex means the printer can print on both sides of the paper automatically, which saves paper.
What is the difference between a printer and a multifunction printer?
A printer only prints. A multifunction printer (MFP) prints, copies and scans, and some models also fax.
Do I need Wi-Fi or network (LAN) on my printer?
Wi-Fi lets you print from a laptop or phone without a cable. Network (LAN) is useful in an office where several computers share one printer.
Can I buy toner or ink for my printer from you?
Tell us your printer model and we will confirm the matching toner or ink and whether it is in stock.
Can I see the printer before I buy?
Yes. Visit our shop in Islamabad or Rawalpindi, or call or WhatsApp 0331-5748841 or 0330-0317396 (Islamabad), 0331-7572516 (Rawalpindi) first to confirm stock.
Buy in Islamabad or Rawalpindi
Enjoy free delivery within Blue Area, Islamabad (about 1 hour) and Saddar, Rawalpindi (about 3 hours), with dispatch within 1 hour of your order. To keep every customer safe from fraud, theft and damage in transit, we do not courier orders or deliver outside these areas. Customers in Islamabad and Rawalpindi are warmly invited to visit our shops, see the product in person and buy with confidence. Call or WhatsApp 0331-5748841 or 0330-0317396 (Islamabad), 0331-7572516 (Rawalpindi). Visit: Block-83, NHSP Plaza, Blue Area, Islamabad and Al-Karam Plaza, Haider Road, Saddar, Rawalpindi.