Which Printer Is Right for You?

We have prepared a complete guide with the best models for every need — from home use to business use. Find the ideal printer for you. Shop in Ferreiras, Albufeira, in the Algarve.

Which Printer Is Right for You?

Five common scenarios, with the models we recommend for each.

As a general rule, ink cartridges have a lower purchase cost but a higher cost per page; toners cost more up front but pay off at higher volumes. Choose according to how much you print each month — not just the purchase price.

Quickly choose your scenario:

→ Low Volume / Low Initial Investment — Basic Inkjet
→ Medium Volume — Compact Toner (Monochrome)
→ High Volume — Production Toner
→ Low-to-Medium Volume with A3 Needs — Inkjet
→ High Volume with A3 Needs — Production Multifunction

Low Volume / Low Initial Investment — Basic Inkjet

Epson and Brother

For those who print little each month and want the lowest possible initial investment. Ideal for small offices, home offices or occasional use, where cost per page is not the deciding factor, but the purchase price is.

💡 Bottled-ink systems such as EcoTank can reduce the cost per page by more than 80% compared with traditional cartridges, with a similar initial investment.

Medium Volume — Compact Toner

Brother

For offices with regular printing (around 1,500–3,500 pages/month), where toner already pays off compared with ink thanks to the cost per page, but production equipment is not yet needed.

Monochrome

💡 Unlike ink, toner powder does not dry out — you can leave the printer idle for weeks without worrying about clogged nozzles.

High Volume — Production Toner

Brother

For businesses with heavy printing and several people sharing the equipment, where reliability, speed and cost per page at scale are the priorities.

Monochrome

Colours

💡 These models wake from standby almost instantly and handle thousands of pages a month with no loss of quality.

Low-to-Medium Volume with A3 Needs — Inkjet

Brother

For those who occasionally need to print/scan in A3 (plans, posters, technical documents) but do not have enough volume to justify an A3 laser device.

💡 On these models, A3 is available for printing, copying and scanning — you do not need a separate scanner for plans or technical drawings.

High Volume with A3 Needs — Production Multifunction

Kyocera TASKalfa

For businesses with a regular need for A3 and high volumes — architecture, engineering, in-house print rooms or administrative departments with heavy output.

💡 Built with a robust structure and long-lasting components, designed for duty cycles far above those of home equipment.

Still Have Questions?

Talk to us and we will help you choose the right printer for your case.

Where We Work

GlobalT has a shop in Albufeira. We deliver throughout mainland Portugal. In-person installation is available in the Algarve and neighbouring parts of the Alentejo, to be confirmed case by case, and is invoiced separately.