The Continuing Impact of Printers on the Office Available to Purchase

The choice of printer to complement computers, software and business needs is often bewildering and complex. Trends and future developments in the industry are looked at. A practical guide to buying a printer is included. The dot matrix printer is seen as a dominant force in the market‐place. The laser printer currently sets the pace for versatility and quality, but the development of both dot matrix and daisywheel printers has never been too far behind.