Consumer Reports recently updated their advice on buying an inkjet printer. Of course, it’s not as good as one of our guides, but it’s still helpful. Their guide is definitely for beginners, so if you are looking for specific printer recommendations, you best look somewhere else. Their information is more for people who don’t know what kind of inkjet printer they want and need to know what to look for.
Here are a couple of the tips they have:

- Be skeptical about advertised speeds.
- Consider supply costs as well as a printer’s price.
- Decide whether you need scanning and copying.

All these are good advice, and we have mentioned similar things in the past. By now, everyone should know that advertised printer speeds are totally inaccurate, but it’s still worth reminding people. Considering the cost of ink when you buy a printer is very important, since a lot of times the initial purchase price can be misleading. You need to know how much your printer is going to cost you over your lifetime. Lastly, it’s a good idea to decide if you really need a scanner/copier or whether you just want one.

Buying advice [ConsumerReports.org]