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"What is the difference between Inkjet and Laser printers?"
Printers have come a long way since the 1980s. Then, dot matrix and laser
printers were widely used as inkjet printers were far too expensive for the
bulk of the market. Today, remarkable innovations in technology have led to
printers that are more affordable and better than ever before. Laser and
inkjet printers have emerged as the leading printing technology.
Inkjet and laser printers cover a broad spectrum of costs and capabilities.
When choosing a printer, several factors should be considered, including
price, speed, cost per page and the number of pages that can be printed each
month without breaking down. Each printer type has its pros and cons.
Inkjet Printers:
An inkjet printer sprays wet ink directly onto paper during the printing
process.
Advantages:
With some models priced less than $100, inkjets are a smart
choice for an occasional-use, at-home printer. Since inkjets produce vivid
hues and high-quality graphics, they work well for color applications and
photo printing.
Drawbacks:
The biggest disadvantage of inkjets is that they can be costly to
operate. In comparison with laser toner, the ink cartridges used in inkjet
printing yield a higher per page cost. Additionally, certain inkjets use a
3-in-1 style cartridge that must be replaced if any of its colors run out - a
wasteful process. Inkjets also provide lower print speeds and the ink tends
to smear when wet.
Laser Printers:
Laser printers use a special laser to produce an electrically-charged image
on a drum. The image is then rolled through powdered toner and the toner is
fused to the paper using heat.
Advantages:
Laser printers cost less to operate on a daily basis — just a few
pennies per page. Laser toner cartridges typically last much longer than
inkjet cartridges, resulting in a higher volume of pages printed per month
(duty cycle). In addition to sharp text quality, newer laser printers offer
fast, efficient printing speeds, upwards of 40 pages per minute.
Drawbacks:
Laser printers can cost anywhere from $100 to more than $1000.
Unlike inkjet models, laser printers do not work well for photos and
high-quality graphics. Additionally, the toner cartridges required by laser
printing tend to be costly.
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