| The differences between a laser printer and an | | | | in ink costs. If you don't print that much who |
| inkjet printer are really based upon how you plan | | | | cares, an inkjet will do. If you print a bunch then |
| on using the printer. Unless you are planning to do | | | | possibly a laser is a better long term buy. The |
| quite a bit of quality color photo printing both the | | | | benefit here is that you also get better |
| inkjet printer and the laser printer will work fine. | | | | monochrome printing capabilities. Generally, if |
| There are, however, a few thoughts to consider | | | | you're talking monochrome printing you'll find a |
| as you go about making your decision on what | | | | $0.02 cost per page for a laser printer and $0.15 |
| your printing needs really are. | | | | for an inkjet printer. The difference is that you |
| How quickly do you need it? | | | | pay the cost differential upfront with the laser |
| Pages per minute are one of the leading sales | | | | and as you go with the inkjet. |
| tools of the printer manufacturers. If you need a | | | | Color |
| large print job now a laser printer is likely the | | | | The discussion above was primarily directed at |
| printer for you. The laser printer needs a minute | | | | monochrome printing decisions. What if color |
| to warm up for the first page but once it does | | | | comes into the equation? Lasers will give nice |
| get warmed up it can crank out the pages quickly. | | | | crisp images but what about their color |
| Then again, think about how quickly you need the | | | | truthfulness. When it comes to printing pictures |
| print job in a smaller document setting, say | | | | inkjets are really the way to go. Laser devotees |
| several times in a half hour. Do you want to wait | | | | can chime in all they want but inkjet printers just |
| that minute three times a half hour, with a client | | | | get the job done better with their individual mixing |
| standing at the reception desk? Perhaps the | | | | tanks. |
| quality can take half a step down in favor of | | | | They are also more convenient as you are |
| moving that person along. | | | | replacing individual cartridges as you go and not |
| Spend now or later | | | | one size fits all. If cyan runs out all you need to |
| Whether it is HP, Cannon, Epson or Samsung | | | | do is replace cyan and not the entire cartridge. |
| printers you can often get an inkjet printer for a | | | | When it come right down to it, if you want it all |
| song up front. You will, of course, pay as you go | | | | buy both and a network card. |