Tip #3790 - Ink Jet vs. Laser
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Q:
Can you give me any pointers on whether an ink jet printer or a laser
printer is better? I'm looking to buy a new printer, but I'd like to hear
from you first. Any help would be appreciated!
A:
Well, I feel honored that you would trust WorldStart enough to ask us
first. That's so awesome! And I promise I won't let you down. When it
comes to buying a new printer, it's best to weigh all your options, because
your printer is a big part of your computer life. I mean, whenever you
need a hard copy of something from your computer, what do you rely on?
Your printer, of course! So, it's very important to get the right one
for you.
In this day and age,
probably two of the most popular printers are the ink jet and the laser
printers. They are more high tech and they can help you get your print
jobs done in a matter of seconds. So, if you're debating over whether
to buy an ink jet or a laser, you may want to take a look at the following
information. It's time for a little ink jet vs. laser!
Let's start with the
ink jet printer. A good ink jet printer will print out quality documents,
photos, etc. for you and it comes at an affordable price. (You can usually
find a decent ink jet for around the $50 mark). On the other hand though,
ink jet printers eat up your ink a lot faster than some of the other printers
on the market. And unfortunately, the cost of an ink cartridge is usually
about the same price of the printer. So, even though you're getting a
pretty good deal on the actual printer, you may end up paying more for
it in the long run.
So, let's now take
a look at the laser printer. Laser printers tend to cost a little more
in the beginning, but they can sometimes be more cost efficient in the
end. They don't use as much ink as the ink jet printers do, but they still
give you quality work.
Now, you may be wondering
how you can choose between the two with the information I've given you.
It seems like they both do about the same type of work and they both might
end up costing you the same amount in the future. Well, in this situation,
you really have to evaluate your printing needs. If you don't print too
often (you know, a document here and there), you will probably be better
off with a good ink jet printer. If you don't print very much, you won't
be using very much ink and you won't have to change the cartridges as
often. And with the ink jet being a less expensive buy, you'll benefit
more from this in the long run.
However, if you do
print a lot (consistently throughout the day), you may want to think about
getting a laser printer. Since laser printers use less ink, you won't
have to buy replacements all the time and once you cover the initial cost
of the printer, you'll be all set. Laser printers also work much better
for businesses that print a lot on a very regular basis.
So, even though both
the ink jet and the laser printers are good buys, one might be better
than the other for your specific printing needs. Either way you look at
it, you're going to get a good quality printer and your print jobs will
look amazing. You can't complain about that, now can you? Now, go on and
get the printer of your dreams and enjoy all the perks that come along
with it!
~ Erin
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