| There are lots of different colour laser printers that are | | | | ink cartridge. Instead, a toner container is used. This |
| made by various manufacturers. Each colour laser | | | | may be a bit bulkier, but it serves as a solution to the |
| printer is categorised differently according to its | | | | ink spillage problems in the past. These containers also |
| primary function(s). Here are the top 10 features that | | | | need to be replaced less frequently as they are |
| you can expect in all or some of the models available. | | | | capable of printing more pages. This saves some of |
| 1. Flexible Printing Options | | | | the times where you need to place an order or go out |
| Photo laser printers are efficient in printing on | | | | to find a replacement. |
| photographic paper as well as standard paper in | | | | 7. Multifunction Capability |
| coloured and monochrome settings. Even ordinary | | | | Multifunction printers not only make use of the laser to |
| laser printers can print using different settings on more | | | | print quality documents, but also are capable of |
| paper sizes than ink printers; however, the quality may | | | | scanning and sometimes faxing. If the printer has a |
| not be of the same standard as a dedicated | | | | scanning feature, it should have a copying feature as |
| photographic printer. | | | | well since it makes use of the scanner and printer |
| 2. Faster Colour Printing | | | | functionality. |
| Most printers that use ink cartridges can print in colour | | | | 8. Networking Support |
| as well, but their speeds are not as fast as equivalent | | | | Because of their fast printing speeds, laser printers are |
| colour laser printers. | | | | ideal in the office. Most likely, multiple computers need |
| 3. Faster Monochrome Printing | | | | to use printer to carry out their operations. In order for |
| When using the black ink, laser printers can even print | | | | this to be possible, the device must be connected to a |
| faster, making them ideal for businesses. | | | | unit that always stays on and remains within the |
| 4. Improved Error Handling | | | | network. |
| One of the problems of many inkjets is the frequent | | | | With printers that have networking support, they are |
| paper jams that can occur during a print operation. | | | | now able to serve as individual nodes that can |
| These jams can be inconvenient and difficult to deal | | | | connect to the router so all computers can use it. |
| with and waste valuable ink and paper since a reprint | | | | Some even have wireless support, making it easier for |
| is necessary. Many laser models including multifunction | | | | other computers in the office or home to use. |
| printers are less likely to have those problems and can | | | | 9. Camera Connectivity |
| handle the problem well if it occurs. | | | | Some printers have USB ports or card readers that |
| 5. Better Print Quality | | | | allow cameras to connect to the printer for direct |
| Many laser devices have better print quality than ink | | | | printing. This is useful for quick printing without the need |
| printers because the laser printers make use of toner | | | | of a PC. |
| powder which cannot be smudged like ink. Some of | | | | 10. Handy Software |
| the higher quality printers can print nice photographs in | | | | Colour laser printers often come with handy tools that |
| a similar fashion to photo printers. It is the laser itself | | | | can monitor the toner cartridge, allow different |
| that plays a significant role to printing accurate | | | | templates to be printed, and add other useful features |
| documents. | | | | for people to make the most out of the specs of the |
| 6. Use of a Toner | | | | printer. |
| There is no colour laser printer that makes use of an | | | | |
