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Laser printers use toner cartridges rather than ink.
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What are some other kinds of printers besides laser printers.?
Ink jet printers are a very common alternative to laser printers. There are printers that use an LED instead of a laser. They work the same as a laser printer but are cheaper.
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.
Which printers don't use a ribbon?
Laser printers and ink-jet printers don't use a ribbon.
What are the categories of printer?
Printers can be categorized in a number of ways.There are inkjet and laser printers. Inkjet printers use ink cartridges while laser printers use laser toner cartridges.Also, printers can be classified as colored or black.
Are laser printers inexpensive to use?
Ink jet or dot matrix printers actually cost less than laser printers, but they take longer to do the job. On the other hand though, laser printers cost less to use and may save you money in the end.
What is difference between a lazar or a ink jet printer?
Inkjets use tradtional "wet" ink, while laser printers use a "dry" ink called toner. Inkjets actually spray ink while laser printers use a more complex process involving static electricty to transfer the ink.
What is the laser printer used for'?
Printing :) Inkjet printers use ink to make a hard copy of what you send to the printer electronically. Laser printers use something called toner. Toner is basically a powdered version of ink that is applied to paper using a laser. Laser printers are much faster than inkjet, but the quality is generally not good with pictures.
DO IMPACT PRINTERS USE CARBON PAPER?
No. They use pins or keys to strike a ribbon that has ink on it. The ink is transferred to the paper. These are rarely seen today, having been replaced by ink jet or laser printers.
What is the difference in printers?
There are many different types of printers. Laser printers use a laser technique and toner to create the image on paper. Solid ink printer use ink stick (crayons basically) that get melted and then sprayed onto a drum and transfered onto paper. Line printers usually use a line of hammers that strike an ink ribbon to create the text. Ink printer and plotters use a printhead that moves back and forth and sprays the ink onto the media.
Ink often dries out in my inkjet printer how long does toner in laser printers last?
Laser printer ink toner in laser printers is a powder and can last for years depending on the amount of use. This time will vary based on the manufacture of the toner and the printer.
I want to know what store can you go to and purchase an ink cartridge for a laser printer?
Laser printers do not use ink cartridges, instead they use toner. However you can generally buy toner anywhere that you would buy ink cartridges, check out office supply stores such as Staples or Office Max, or you can go online.
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.
