Printers usually fall into two categories, they are either PostScript (PS) or Printer Control Language (PCL) printers. Both PostScript and Printer Control Language are page descriptive languages. This ...

Open up the world of printing anywhere in the world with these portable printers from Canon, HP, Epson, and Kodak. By Brandt Ranj Updated Jun 18, 2025 3:10 PM EDT Add Popular Science (opens in a new ...

James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

Inkjet or laser? Need just printing, or have to scan and copy, too? Seeking low-cost ink, or a low-cost printer? Here's how to choose the right printer for home or work, along with some of our ...

More affordable than ever, 3D printers are booming for personal, professional, and educational use. We've been testing them for over a decade and are here to help you find the right option. Since 2004 ...

This post will show you how to rename a printer in Windows 11/10. By default, whenever you install a printer, Windows 11/10 automatically set its name based on printer series, model number, and ...

Your 3D printer’s purge defaults protect print quality, but they can waste filament unless you tune them for each color swap.

The rise of the consumer 3D printer has yielded amazing devices for designers, engineers, hobbyists, tinkerers, and schools alike. I've been reviewing 3D printers for PCMag since the first widely ...

Getting the perfect print can sometimes feel like an art form, but in reality, it’s a science—and a science that begins with how you calibrate your printer. Printer calibration is essential for ...

Ready to move beyond drugstore prints? Photo printers vary widely in size and capabilities, so picking the right one can be a challenge. Let us help. I'm PCMag's primary printer guru, and have been ...

Five slicer tweaks stand between a pile of regret and something worth wrapping in a bow.