answersLogoWhite

0

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.

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Are laser ink cartridges any different than toner cartridges?

Toner cartridges are usually large and have a dry powder-like ink supply inside, while laser ink cartridges are small and compact with a liquid ink supply inside.


How much do the ink cartridges cost for a laser printer?

It costs around 15 to 20$ for laser printer cartridges.


How much are printer laser cartridges and what is the ideal printer to get a laser cartridge for?

Laser printer cartridges can be of cost in between 50$ to 200$ depending upon the brand that you are picking. The ideal one being the ink cartridges because of its better print quality


Laser printers use this instead of ink?

Laser printers use toner cartridges rather than ink.


What is the difference between a laser printer and and a ink printer?

An ink jet printer simply prints. A color laser copier COPIES. This is the significant difference between the two.


What is the difference between a ink jet printer and a color laser copier?

An ink jet printer simply prints. A color laser copier COPIES. This is the significant difference between the two.


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.


What exactly does laser toner cartridges mean?

Laser toner cartridges are simply the 'ink' that a laser printer uses to write. They uses a type of dry ink particle that is picked by the drum through a static charge imprinted by the laser and then stuck onto the paper.


Where online can I buy ink cartridges for my dell laser printer?

Some of the best places to find toner cartridges for laser printers are at ink suppliers. You can find these suppliers online at places such as inksupply.com and tonerandinks4less.com


Can you find laser ink cartridges for many different pc types?

You can find different laser ink cartridges for many different pc types at Office Depot, Staples, and other office stores nationwide. Other cartridges can be found online.


What would the difference be between ink and toner cartridges be?

Ink cartridges are used in inkjet printers and contain liquid ink, while toner cartridges are used in laser printers and contain powder toner. Ink produces vibrant colors but can smudge on some paper types, while toner is fast-drying and tends to produce sharper text and images. Toner cartridges typically have a higher page yield and are more cost-effective in the long run compared to ink cartridges.


What is the difference between a printer cartridge and toner?

Toner is inside of some printer cartridges, while ink is in other printer cartridges. Typically, a toner filled cartridge will cost more than an ink cartridge. However, an ink cartridge has to be changed a lot more.