Buying a printer sounds simple — until you're standing in front of 20 options wondering what half the specs mean. Here's a plain-English guide.

Inkjet vs Laser
Inkjet printers are cheaper upfront and great for colour photos. Laser printers cost more initially but the toner lasts much longer, making them cheaper per page — ideal for offices that print frequently.

For most Kenyan offices, a laser printer is the smarter long-term investment.

Top Brands We Recommend

HP LaserJet
Reliable, affordable toner, and easy to maintain. The HP LaserJet Pro range is our most popular office printer in Kenya.

Epson EcoTank
If you need colour printing with very low running costs, Epson's EcoTank uses refillable ink tanks instead of cartridges — saving you money on consumables.

Canon PIXMA / imageRUNNER
Canon's range covers everything from home photo printing to heavy-duty office copiers. Great quality and widely available toner in Kenya.

Kyocera
Built for high-volume printing environments. Kyocera printers are known for extremely low cost-per-page and durability — popular with law firms, hospitals, and government offices.

Key Questions to Ask Before Buying
1. How many pages do you print per month?
2. Do you need colour or black-and-white only?
3. Do you need scanning and copying?
4. How many people will share the printer?

We stock HP, Epson, Canon, and Kyocera at Africore Tech — along with genuine toners and cartridges. WhatsApp us for a recommendation based on your specific needs.