Laser Versus Inkjet Printer

Laser Versus Inkjet Printer – Which one to go for?
Till a few decades ago, cheap inkjet printers were considered as home-use products, while heavier and more expensive laser printers as “solely for business” stuff. However, with a persistent and significant decline both in the price and size of the laser printers in the global printers and copier machine industry, laser printers is increasingly becoming a comfortable solution for many home’s desktops too. But is it a wiser choice? i.e. to shift from inkjet printers to laser printers? Let’s discuss.
The Cost Consideration
Basic or standard monochrome laser printer models are now available in the market for as low as $175; for instance, Samsung Xpress M2070W, even though more advanced and sophisticated color editions having features like duplex printing, Wi-Fi and scanning may have three times higher cost. This is significantly higher than inkjet printers, many models of which are available for as low as $90; for instance, Canon PIXMA MG3650. Hence, a laser is only a better option if your saving on your ink supersedes the additional cost of your machine.
The Printing Capacity
The standard cartridges in laser based on colored toner, (i.e. dry ink), usually magenta, cyan, black and yellow, contains many intricate elements, yielding 1,500 to 3,500 prints but may set a user back a costly $100-$210 each. However, this still seems better than merely 200 pages likely to be printed by simple inkjet printers costing $90 or below.

So, are the laser printers cost-effective substitute for home based users?
Well, there is no exact answer to this question. It all depends on the usage; how many pages are being printed on a daily basis. One of the experts who is heading a cartridge recycling business, states that laser delivers better value with time; however, its initial outlay may be a lot more.
Reviews of the users have also shown that if your usage is based on just 1000 -1200 pages a year with 5 percent paper coverage (ISO Standard), then inkjet printer at around 5 pounds per page makes a better value.
However, if your usage exceeds 2,000 pages annually, the laser printer models at around 3 pound per page are cheaper. It is to be noted that if you are printing too many monochrome documents, a laser is likely to save higher cost than an inkjet.On the other hand, inkjet printers have their own benefits. For a home-based user, the color definition and print quality of inkjets are better than laser. If any home-based user is mostly printing photos, it is recommended for him or her to stick to an inkjet printer. If inkjet fits for you, be sure to check out my last blog on most cost effective inkjet printer.

Laser Versus Inkjet- Pros & Cons

• Laser Printers

• Inkjet Printers