Best Home Wireless Printer – A Buying Guide

Ever wished that you had more than one printer at home-one for every PC, in fact, so you never have to walk to and fro just to print? You do not actually need several printers; you just need one-the best home wireless printer. With wireless printing, you will feel almost like you have a printer in each room of your house. But which wireless technology is best for you? Here is a general guide to the different wireless technologies. Use these pointers to help ensure you get the best home wireless printer for your needs.

Bluetooth - Bluetooth technology is very convenient and amazingly easy-to-use. It's a staple of PDAs, cell phones, printers, and laptops. Generally, bluetooth printing is most ideal within 30 feet. Bluetooth transmission is slower than Wi-Fi. Its maximum speed is only 1 Mbps. Thus, a bluetooth printer is best only when your equipment is in close proximity of each other, for example:

● in offsite meetings or tradeshows
● in home offices, training rooms, or comparatively small areas
● in hotel rooms
● in airports
● in different business travel hubs

Wi-Fi - Wi-Fi technology is ready available in servers, laptops, and printers such as the HP's Officejet Pro 8000 or the J6400 series. Transmission is very fast, with speed reaching as much as 55 Mbps. It also reaches greater distances-approximately 300 feet in most cases. This makes it the perfect option for

● a home office where several people share only one printer
● large areas where computers are at a considerable distance from one another
● when you need to go online or start printing from anywhere in your home
● when you frequently have to work on your laptop while out of the office

Mobile - Many mobile printers allow wireless printing anywhere, using Bluetooth or a Wi-Fi adapter card. Models with built-in bluetooth capabilities are most suitable for

● printing photos straight out of camera memory cards
● printing from your notebook, PDA, or camera phone
● printing in the car
● printing in airports

Before you pay for the unit you think is the best home wireless printer for you, ask yourself the following questions:

1. Does it offer an all-in-one wireless printing solution?
Why waste money on a stand-alone when for the same price, you can get a multi-functional unit that faxes, photocopies, and scans on top of printing?

2. Does it support different technologies?
The best home wireless printer is one that is Bluetooth and Wi-Fi ready. It should have memory card and USB ports built-in, to ensure trouble-free usage.

3. Is it cost-efficient?
It's rarely a good idea to buy based on price solely. The cheapest wireless printer may not have the features you need. Or, it may not be fast and efficient enough.

Or, you could end up spending a small fortune on ink cartridges. Look at the specifications of the unit, and always take the time to do some comparison shopping. This way, you will know why certain models are more popular than others. The best home wireless printer is a great addition to any house with multiple computers in it. With one, everyone can print whatever they need to, anytime they need to. Wirelessly, of course.

For recommendations please look here: What is the best home printer to buy                                               or here: How to choose the best home laser printer          All recommended printers on these pages are wireless.