The answer to this question will come from your usage. You have to define how you are going to be using this machine. Home printers- if you are too print low volume, infrequent prints, which could range from black and white texts, to coloured for school or personal use, then you should select one accordingly. Though inkjet for home use are common, laserjet have a lot of cost saving benefits. Creative printing or photo printing- You can select the pocket or portable photo printers. They are versatile and can print to-do lists, photos, quotes and quick assignments, while being lightweight enough to carry around. You also need to decide if you just need a printer or a multifunction which can print, scan, copy and fax.