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Inkjet or laser?
Every printer buyer must decide: What and how much do you intend to print? Inkjet printers use cartridges of ink which are applied wet to paper and rapidly dry, while laser printers use toner, which is a kind of dust ink that bonds to paper to produce fast results and efficient utilization of resources. ,Get more info.
Inkjet printers with color make up most of the market simply because they print almost everything: essays, pie charts, glossy photographs and more. Inkjet printers of today, as well as all-in-ones, are extremely efficient and print at speeds that are comparable to or even better than their laser counterparts.
Laser printers are still a good bet for office settings when most of the printing that needs to be done is done in monochrome. Most of the time the monochrome laser printers are able to be purchased at affordable prices, offer good print speed, and provide prints with a lower price per page than a color inkjet. However, you must decide whether to give up the flexibility and versatility that a color inkjet printer offers. Color laser printers are another alternative, but they typically have higher costs per page than a color inkjet.
Laser printers generally offer excellent page yields. their long-lasting toner cartridges will last between 3,000 and 20,000 pages before having to be replaced. On average, inkjet cartridges last between 2,000 to two hundred pages. It's not so important if you print very often or infrequently, but it can be a big difference for those who use lots of cartridges for inkjet printing or for those who buy for an office.
Multifunction printers
Multifunction printers can scan fax and print. They are available in both inkjet and laser varieties and are usually called "all-in-ones" or multifunction printers (MFPs).
A multifunction unit is an excellent option for use at home. It's a lot less expensive than purchasing a printer and standalone scanner, as well as saving space. Since all-in-ones are quite popular and the manufacturers don't cost a lot of money for them (you are likely to find one for as little as $50 to $60), we highly suggest them for those who use them at home.
MFPs let you scan your documents onto your PC, while some also provide the option of faxing. While they are more popular in the office however, they are not widely available for use in business.
Printers for photos
A dedicated (single-function) photo printer is a good choice for those who are more focused on saving family photos as opposed to printing out pie charts or assignments for your homework. They are not as flexible as multitaskers, but they usually print better than what you'd get at the kiosk or mail order service. However, the print cost is what will determine how much you spend for this service. ,Learn more.
Many of the printers sold exclusively for photographic or graphic printing are tiny-sized units that can be used for printing photos up to 4 by 6 inches in size, or wide format models designed to print up to 24 inches wide. These printers for specific purposes tend to be more expensive than the multifunction printer. Both Canon and Epson offer models that print 8.5 by 11 inches and utilize the use of six or five colors of ink for images with more accurate color. A lot of all-in-one printers print photos up to 8.5x11 inches if you use the right paper.
