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No; inkjet printers use a water-based liquid ink. The ink is held in a (usually) replaceable cartridge. Ink is propelled in extremely fine drops from openings on a print head (either on the cartridge or within the printer) onto a printable medium, generally paper. Laser printers use powdered toner.
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∙ 11y agoYes, a laser printer uses a powder known as "Toner."
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Printer type for ink jet and laser printers?
That is the printer type. Ink jet printers take ink cartridges and laser printers take laser toner cartridges.
Ink jet and laser printers are what type of printers?
Not really sure what you are asking here? Inkjet and laserjet printers are two different types of printers that utilize different technologies. Inkjets use liquid ink that gets sprayed onto the paper. Laserjets use powder toner and is applied to the paper with heat and a form of magnetization.
What is the difference in ink jet and laser printers as in quality speed and sound?
Ink jet printers operate by spraying tiny amounts of ink directly to the paper as ink cartridges are passed repeatedly from one side of the platen to the other. In Laser printers, powdered "toner" is collected on special drums using controlled static electricity. The toner is then transferred directly to the paper where heat is used to permanently fuse the toner to the paper. In general, most laser printers will be faster and quieter than ink jets as well as much cheaper to operate for black and white text. Ink jet printers may be initially cheaper, but the cartridges are quite expensive and although a toner cartridge for a laser printer costs more than an ink cartridge, note that the toner will print many times more pages than an ink cartridge. Color laser printers are still quite expensive to operate and purchase.
Should you buy a bubble jet or a laser printer?
Ink jets are cheaper initially and many have great color. Laser printers cost more initially but the toner lasts longer and they generally print much faster after initial warm-up. You have to decide what's best for your needs.
What is the difference between ink cartridges and laser ink cartridges?
A toner cartridge as the name implies contains toner (a powder) and is meant for a xerographic printer. In contrast an ink cartridge or inkjet cartridge contains liquid ink formulation and is meant for inkjet printer. A printer cartridge is a general term and may be either of the above. For more information see the related links.
Are ink-jet printers nonimpact printers?
Yes, they are.
What's the difference between a Printer Cartridge Laser and a Ink Jet?
Laser printers are cheaper to use over ink jet printers. ink jet printers print faster than laser printers as they need to heat up and laser printers are a better quality print.
Will the Canon brand ink be a good affordable choice for an ink jet?
Yes, Canon has many different types of ink jet printers that are reliable and affordable. Canon is an trusted brand among printers. Their ink jet printers are within anyone's budget.
Printers use a drum and toner in the printing process?
Certain printers do, yes. These types of printers are called Laser Printers. The other type, which uses nozzles and ink cartridges, is called an Ink jet Printer. The drum on a laser printer might not be the kind you're thinking of. It's actually just a big rotating tube that transfers the toner from the toner cartridge to the paper. The toner is particles that have a positive charge, and are attracted to the drum where there is a negative charge (The drum is negatively charged by a laser, thus the name Laser Printer).
What is the difference between ink jet and laser computer printers?
A laser printer makes a better quality print than a ink jet printer. An ink jet printer sprays the ink onto the paper and is sometimes blurry, whereas a laser printer is a pin point printing system.
What's better long term: Laser or Ink-jet printers?
Laser printers are much more better than the ordinary ink jet printers for sure as they are faster and more durable than the ordinary ink jet printer ounces
Are laserjet printers more expensive than inkjet printers?
Home offices and small businesses need computer printers. Looking at the costs invovlved, what type of printer should you get? A Laser Jet or and Ink Jet? Laser jet printers cost more that Ink jet printers. Based on the cost of the printer alone, Ink Jets are the better buy. But the cost of the ink for an ink jet printer makes them cost more to operate.
