Have you heard of Desktop Printers?
There are a plethora of printers and printing systems on the market, making choosing the right one a bit intimidating. There are multifunction printers, commercial printers, and desktop printers, which we will focus on today.
Desktop printers refer to compact and efficient printers on the market, including Laser and inkjet printers, as we have previously discussed in our inkjet series, and dot matrix printers. They are often smaller than more commercial models and can be found primarily in home offices, though some small businesses also utilize them.
These printers are typically small enough to fit on a desk or small table, making them a great work-from-home option or best for small spaces. Using a desktop printer is simple and involves sending a digital file to a printer connected to a computer or network/Wi-Fi, which then prints from the machine.

Kyocera Ecosys Desktop Printer
Benefits of a Desktop Printer
A desktop printer has strengths worth considering for your individual or business needs. Whenever shopping for any printer, it is best to consider why you need it in the first place. Is it for business, school, or personal use? Based on your answer, choose the most suitable model for you. Doing so can save time and money wasted on a printer that may only meet some of your printing needs.
Strengths
- Compact: Desktop printers are lightweight, have a small footprint, and usually take up less space than more commercial models. Desktop printers are more mobile and ideal for moving around or traveling. The compactness of these printers makes them an excellent choice for folks working from home, given the size, design, and productivity of such a small model.
- Simplicity: Technology can sometimes be confusing, especially regarding printers. Desktop printers offer a more user-friendly option for folks who are not the most technologically up-to-date. Given the lessened need for high-volume printing, the design of desktop printers is often simpler than that of compact models. The user manuals are often digestible for the average person who may not know much about printers or technology.
- Cost Efficient: A desktop printer is a smart choice if you want to budget. Again, if you are looking for simplicity in printing, there is no reason to buy the most expensive printer model on the market. Instead, desktop printers are widely available at most retail stores and offer more affordable purchasing options, including leasing if necessary. A strength of the cost efficiency of desktop printers is the maximum efficiency and high quality you receive when purchasing. As buyers, we sometimes associate cheaper costs with a loss in efficiency or quality, but often desktop printers succeed well in these areas.
BDS specializes in helping businesses maximize the efficiency and performance of their desktop printers across Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, New York, and Florida. As a trusted authorized dealer for leading brands like Kyocera, Canon, Xerox, and Ricoh, we provide expert solutions to reduce printing costs, extend printer lifespan, and improve daily productivity.
Our local service teams offer desktop printer leasing, repair, and maintenance tailored to your office needs—whether you run a small home office or manage multiple locations. BDS ensures your devices operate at peak performance by optimizing print settings like duplex printing, toner management, and print security. For businesses looking to lower the total cost of ownership and boost workflow efficiency, partnering with BDS for desktop printer optimization is a wise, cost-effective choice.





