Deciding to repair or replace your printer will depend on a few factors. So, here are some questions you can ask to help you decide if repairing or replacing is the best option for you.

• What kind of printer do you have? Do you have an inkjet printer, laser printer, copier, thermal printer or plotter? If your printer is an inkjet printer that you purchased from BestBuy, Amazon or another big box store, service may not be available. In most cases, replacement parts are not available for cheaper inkjet printers. Even if parts are available, the repair cost will likely cost more than the printer.
• Is the printer a business-class device? In most cases, these devices are worth repairing. As long as the printer or copier meets your needs, parts are available, and the repair cost doesn’t isn’t too much, fix it!
• How old is the printer or copier? As much as we would like to repair every printer in College Station, some are just too old. As printers and copiers age, parts are no longer available and more frequent repairs are likely. For this reason, we suggest comparing the cost of a new printer to the cost of ongoing maintenance and repairs on your existing printer or copier.
• How much did you pay for the printer or copier? If your printer was a less expensive model, don’t be surprised if the cost of repairing it is more than replacing it. Lower cost printers are typically thought of as disposable printers.
• Would the cost of a repair exceed the value of your printer? You may have paid a good bit for your printer when you originally purchased it. Unfortunately, over the years, it likely has not held its value. Make sure you aren’t hanging on to your old printer too long. Repairing older printer models can become frustrating; as soon as you fix one problem, another problem occurs. Make sure you compare the cost of replacing an older printer before signing off on expensive repairs.
• Does the printer or copier meet your current needs? If your current printer or copier does everything you need, and the repair cost isn’t too expensive, repair it.
• Is repair service available for your specific brand and model of printer in your area? Service may not be available for your specific brand or model of printer or copier. The lack of available services can be an issue for rural areas. In this case, you may have to bring your printer to a service provider, which may not be worth the hassle.

Still unsure what to do? Give us a call.
If you are unsure of the best option for you, The Printer Repair Group of College Station, TX support team is happy to help! Give us a call at (512) 337-3416, and we’ll point you in the right direction.