| When it comes to choosing the type of printer that | | | | documents very fast. |
| you will use for either personal or professional use the | | | | Cost is also an important factor when deciding |
| two main choices are inkjet or laser. Both of these | | | | between an inkjet and laser printer. In general, inkjets |
| varieties have certain advantages that make them | | | | cost far less than lasers. Most inkjet units cost around |
| more preferable for some. Inkjet and laser printers | | | | $100-$400 depending on the features. The laser ones |
| differ in the way they produce an image on a medium. | | | | cost a lot more typically starting off at $2000 and |
| Inkjets place ink directly on a medium such as paper | | | | going upwards depending on the features. Although |
| whereas laser use a beam of light to produce an | | | | the inkjet models do cost less initially there is also the |
| image of the item which is stored in memory in order | | | | cost of the ink. Ink cartridges can be very expensive. |
| to be printed. Certain units are better for certain types | | | | Since most inkjet models have both a color and a |
| of printing. In addition, certain models are more | | | | black cartridge replacing the ink can become especially |
| economical than others. There are a number of | | | | costly when they average $25 a piece and they will |
| factors to consider when selecting between an inkjet | | | | have to be replaced at least three times a year on |
| and laser printer. | | | | average. Some people utilize ink refilling services to |
| One element to consider when selecting is the type | | | | reduce the cost of replacing ink. Laser printers utilize |
| and quantity of the documents to be printed. Both | | | | toner in order to print documents. The toner is also |
| printers are each better at printing some types of | | | | expensive costing at least $40 and up. However, they |
| documents at certain quantities. In general, inkjet | | | | can print thousands of copies using only one toner |
| models are great for printing black and color prints but | | | | cartridge. Overall, the inkjet unit is initially cheaper to |
| at a lower rate. They are preferable for small offices | | | | purchase, but the purchase of the ink can be |
| that don't do a lot of printing or for personal home use. | | | | expensive. In comparison, the laser models are more |
| These are also preferred for printing photos as the ink | | | | expensive to purchase, but far more copies can be |
| that is used in the photo printers provide for richer, | | | | printed using less toner. |
| detailed colored pictures. Laser printers are for those | | | | Inkjet and laser printers each have their benefits and |
| who need high quality prints fast. They are known for | | | | drawbacks. Selecting between these different types |
| their high quality printing at fast rates. Most businesses | | | | requires determining which features such as print |
| use laser models. Also, they do print in both black and | | | | quality, affordability and speed are most important. |
| color so you can print many high quality black or color | | | | |
