Trying to decide between an inkjet printer and a laser printer might, at first, seem like a daunting task. So if you need a little help, here is a comparison of the Pros and Cons between an 123inkcartridgest.ca inkjet printer and a laser printer.
The Pros and Cons of an Inkjet Printer
If you are considering an Inkjet printer here are some things you can look forward to:
- generally lower up-front cost (less expensive retail)
- best for photos and documents with lots of images (inkjets are better at subtle shads of colors)
- very little “warm-up time” needed before you begin printing
- inkjet ink can handle many types of paper and fabr
- inket ink can be refilled (instead of replaced) which saves both money and the environment
- tend to be smaller than their laser counterparts, which also makes them lighter
- inkjet printers are easier to maintain than laser printers
These, however, may deter you from an Inkjet Printer:
- inkjet Ink can be very expensive (especially if you do a lot of printing and have to replace it often)
- inkjet ink is also water-based so any document printed with inkjet ink is vulnerable to water-based
- although inkjet printers perform maintenance automatically, inkjet cartridges need frequent cleaning and the process can waste a lot of ink
- Still much slower when compared to laser jet printers.
The Pros and Cons of a Laser Printer
If you are, instead, considering the purchase of a laser printer, you may appreciate these benefits:
- lightning fast print jobs (by comparison), particularly if you print in large volumes
- perfect, sharp, black text, regardless of font size and fine lines
- better for high-volume printing output
- better in price when you compare basic document printing
- laser toner cartridges use less ink per sheet and are less wasteful (than inkjet)
On the other hand, here are a few things that you might not appreciate about a laser printer:
- higher up front cost
- require a bit of “warm-up” time before you begin those lightning fast print jobs
- if the toner leaks, cleaning it is somewhat of a nightmare
- cannot handle much paper variety or other materials (the way an inkjet can)
- cannot handle heat sensitive materials
- cannot print complex graphics (like color photographs)
- mostly they are bigger and heavier (industrial)
