Laser Printers

Inkjet Printer or Laser Technology?

Before buying a printer, the question arises as to whether a laser printer or an inkjet printer would be the better choice. The inkjet printer is known for printing high quality images. The quality of the printouts of an inkjet printer is comparable to the quality of printouts of a professional photo lab. For businesses that need to print impressive illustrations and high quality pictures, the inkjet printer is the first choice. However, if text documents or fine lined sketches need to be printed, a laser printer is certainly more suitable. A laser printer can print a higher contrast and a greater font sharpness, as the inkjet printer. A document which is printed in a high-quality can be very important for the business image and leaves a good first impression on customers, business partners and investors.

Laser Printer Advantages

A laser printer has a lot of advantages:
A very high font sharpness
A high contrast which is also good for texts
Toner cartridges cost less than ink cartridges
The printouts dry faster than printouts of an inkjet printer and therefore are less likely to smear or blur after printing

The acquisition cost of a laser printer is usually slightly higher than the cost of an inkjet printer. The image drum, which transfers the image onto the paper, must be replaced after about 20.000 printed pages. Nevertheless, when you keep the long term follow-up costs in mind, the purchase of a laser printer still pays off.

Advantages of Laser MFPs

Many laser printers are part of a multifunction printer. These printers are slightly bigger because they combine the functions of multiple office devices. These functions include, in addition to printing, also copying, scanning and faxing. Despite the bulky size of the MFP, it still saves space, since its multifunctionality makes it unnecessary to have other divices for the additional functions in the office. The business will also save on energy costs, since only one device is using energy and not four. The development in multifunction printers is progressing. The quality of a printout of an MFP is just as good as the printout from a laser printer.

How to find the right Printer Model

Even when the decision to purchase a laser printer is made, there is still a large selection of different printer models. When you search online for a printer you are sure to find the best offers, but you are also spoiled for choice and might be a little overwhelmed by all the options. On the other hand, online you can easily compare different devices and you have a better overview of prices and features. Whether you buy a printer online or at a local retailer, the product of choice should be a new and energy-efficient model. Some of the must-have features that a laser printer should provide are automatic duplex printing and an energy saving mode. In addition you should make sure to buy a printer with software for wireless printing which is compatible to your smartphone and computer. Especially when shopping for a new printer many people fall for the lowest purchase price. You should keep in mind that low cost printers often use up more toner. In the long term you do not necessarily save money by purchasing a low cost printer. Businesses and private persons should be aware of long term costs saving possibilities like the amount of printed sheets per cartridge or the energy saving options before purchasing a printer.

Laser Printers and Environmental Protection

Manufacturers are increasingly focusing on the environmental friendliness of laser printers. One of the reasons for this is that the printers have had a bad environmental reputation so far. Constantly changing legal requirements, with regard to health and environmental protection risks, forced the manufacturers into action. Modern laser printers now only have low ozone levels. Ecolabels such as "Blue Angel" are a clear indication that the laser printer meets the high requirements of the emission guidelines.

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