A built-in printer with a lab spectrophotometer is a great feature and one well worth considering. Not only does it help with actually recording the results of the spectrophotometer, but it also can help your tests stay accurate and clear. The laboratory spectrophotometer's printer will generate a document that can then be recorded without any concern that numbers have been jotted down incorrectly or locating specific results on forms that may end up at the other end of the lab by the end of the day. In addition, the printer feature provides a back up of information for verification and retrieval if data is misplaced or lost. A built in printer can help the lab stay efficient, which is always the most important consideration.