What is the Cost of Ink Jet Printing Vs. Laser?

When a business or a consumer is looking to acquire a new piece of technology, cost is always a consideration. Printers offer two major choices with two different cost breakdowns.

Initial Costs

Ink jet printers have been popular for their low initial cost. Laser printers are generally significantly more expensive to buy and so are often passed up by those looking for a low-cost print option.

Total Costs

Generally the less expensive machines have greater disposable and wearable parts costs over the life of the printer.

Cost of Printing

Ink jets cost significantly more than laser printers for per page printing costs, making laser printers much more economical especially for users who print high volumes of documents.

Print Speeds

Laser printers are on average much faster than ink jets, an important consideration for users printing often or large documents.

Printer Errors

Ink jets are more prone to problems, especially relating to the print cartridges.

Page Yield

Ink jet cartridges may have a total page output of as little as less than 200 pages. Laser printers have a toner cartridge output that can reach well into the thousands of pages.

References

• Inkjet vs. Laser Printers

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