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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.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoAn ink jet printer is less to purchase, a laser jet printer costs a good deal less to use. So how much you print can decide your choice.
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∙ 12y agoInitially, yes. The per-page cost for laser copiers has dropped to the point that it's probably comparable.
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∙ 11y agoLasers use laser technology, dry toner and a heated drum. Inkjets use ink cartridges. As ink cartridges vary in price you need to shop around for the lowest prices.
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∙ 11y agoOn average, inkjet printer have a cheaper lifetime cost over laser printers, however, the print quality of laser printers is better than inkjet printers.
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What's the difference between an inkjet printer and a laser printer?
Inkjet printers are much more simple and require less money to operate as well as the cartriges costing less money, as oposed to the laserjet which is more complex and expensive. The only argument is that the laserjet produces a much better picture and can also print on glossy papers, the inkjet can not.
Why are inkjet printers more popular for home?
Inkjet printers are good for home use because they are smaller than laser printers and multipurpose laser copiers. They are also less expensive, and if they stop working, it is generally feasible to replace them. The ink cartridges are smaller than toner cartridges. Also, for simple photography, inkjet printers are more convenient. Color laser printers and even color offset copiers which use professional printers' ink are much more expensive when compared to color inkjet printers.
Are laser printers are slower than inkjet printers?
inkjet is faster, easier, and more afficient.
Are inkjet printers or laser printers more popular to buy?
Inkjet printers and laser printers both have different advantages that make them suitable for different purposes. While inkjet printers may be more popular for home use, A laser printer would sometimes be preferred.
Difference between laser printer and Inkjet printer?
Inkjets normally work on less than 100 watts. Laser printers pull from 400 to 750 watts of power. I've found that laser printers impossible to use when running an ac inverter in my vehicle to power the printer.
Advantages of inkjet printer?
Inkjet printers are typically less expensive than laser printers. Inkjet printers are also able to print pictures with more realistic color and better blending. Inkjet printers also have the advantage of being able to handle a wide range of media types and thicknesses.
Are colour laser printers more expensive than inkjet printers?
The original purchase price of a color laser printer is very comparable to an inkjet printer. The additional difference in price comes when you purchase the ink cartridges are the laser cartridges are higher in price.
Which printer is fast in printing inkjet or laser printer?
Laser printers are meant for offices, documents more than photos, and are generally faster than inkjet printers.
Advantages of color printer?
The main advantage of a laser color printer its speed. The laser componant of the printer also alows to to be far more precise than its counterpart, the inkjet printer. It is important to note, however, that the laser printer's ink is more expensive than that of it's counterpart.
Is the HP LaserJet 1300 suitable for printing photographs?
The HP LaserJet 1300 can print color photos, but it's best if you use their InkJet photo line for more realistic prints.
Is inkjet ink cheaper than other printers' inks?
It all depends on what you will be printing. Inkjet printers are more middle-of-the-road products, and work as advertised, but you will definitely be able to find cheaper ink.
How much more expensive is a multifunction color laser printer than a multifunction color inkjet printer?
Laser printers are typically 20% higher in cost. This can vary depending on make.
