What should you consider before buying a printer for a Mac

The most important criteria of a printer’s quality are its ink consumption rate and its printing speed. The home-printing experience has become much simpler and convenient with the advent of new-age Mac printers and their smart features. After reading thousands of printer for Mac reviews on-line, we have put together some pointers to help you in picking the best one:

• Opt for a wireless printer: There are different types of printers for a Mac. But, it is easier to work with the ones that offer wireless printing. It can print using a home Wi-Fi network. It can also be used to connect several other devices to one printer.

• Choose a printer with the Wi-Fi Direct/Wireless Direct feature: You need to check whether the printer offers the Wi-Fi Direct or the Wireless Direct feature. (There are slight differences between Wi-Fi Direct and Wireless Direct in terms of how to configure the printer.) The Wi-Fi Direct feature provides a connection between a printer and the device, even in the absence of the Wi-Fi signal.

• Ensure an Apple Air print: If you are looking for a Mac printer, it must have Apple AirPrint. This will allow it to print directly from Apple iOS products, and can also be used even with an iPhone.

• Check if you need NFC: You should read the printer reviews to know whether your printer has a Near Field Communication (= NFC) feature. It will help you connect devices if they are within just a few centimeters of each other.

• Go for a higher DPI: You should get a printer with a higher DPI. It will provide clearer and more detailed prints of pictures.