4.0 Printer Recommendations 4.1 Connection methods 1. Inkjets Most inkjets will have parallel ports or USB ports. These printers are suitable for light duty printing or where convenience is a factor. The lower initial cost for these printers is attractive but the printing cost per page is much higher than a Workgroup Laser. 4.3 Workgroup Laser Workgroup Laser printers have a variety of port connectivity options.
Some models come equipped with all the above mentioned connection methods.
These printers are desirable based on their low printing cost per page and high speed output. If your hospital uses the multi user version of DVMax, there are some advantages to using a printer that contains an Ethernet connection. You will have the ability to send print jobs through the network from any workstation on the network in the hospital. On a Windows network, it is possible to share access to almost any printer from a workstation. This method is not preferred because printing is handled by the computer that the printer is connected to.