Is ink tank printers generally better and cheaper than laser one?
Sorry for updating now, but I talk about Ink Tank (CISS) printers, not the standard ink jet printer with its expensive cartridge
Sorry for updating now, but I talk about Ink Tank (CISS) printers, not the standard ink jet printer with its expensive cartridge
Saivamsi
No compared to laser Printers Ink printers print very slow but Laser printer fast.
Purchasing a Laser Printer try with Brothers/Samsung
Robert J
No.
Inkjet printers are cheap as the makers virtually give them away - so people need to buy ink refills, which are ludicrously expensive for tiny amounts of ink. Often a set of replacement ink cartridges costs more than the printer did..
They also tend to dry up and/or have print quality problems if not used regularly.
Laser printers cost a bit more to start with but the long term running costs - price per page - are much lower.
And the print speed is much higher.
You can get a good colour laser printer for around 150-
(Don't go for the very bottom models - they can also be more expensive to run).
Get a big-name one that you can get refilled toner cartridges for; that cuts running costs even more and unlike inkjet inks, laser toner materials are pretty standard.
Ghost Of Christmas Past
An inkjet printer is cheaper but ink costs a lot more than toner. For low volumes, such as home or small office use, an inkjet printer is more economical. For high volumes, such as a large office or print shop, a laser printer gives you more copies for your buck.