Choosing an inkjet printer supplier is not just about comparing the machine's sticker price. Ink cost per unit printed adds up steadily over months of operation, and a slightly cheaper machine paired with more expensive ink can end up costing more over a year than a pricier printer with cheaper, more efficient ink.

A supplier carrying a genuine variety of brands and models is in a better position to match the printer to the actual line - its speed, the substrate being printed on, and how much information needs to fit on each code - rather than pushing whatever single product they happen to stock.

A demo or trial run on the customer's actual product, before any purchase decision, reduces the risk of ending up with a machine that technically works but is not really suited to the application. This step is easy to skip under time pressure but tends to save far more time later.

For factories located away from major service centres, pan-India logistics support and the ability to troubleshoot remotely over phone or video call become genuinely important, since not every issue requires an in-person visit if the supplier's support team is competent.

Before finalising anything, it is worth checking how quickly spare parts and ink can actually reach your location, not just what the supplier's website claims. A realistic timeline discussed upfront avoids unpleasant surprises the first time something needs replacing.