Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Discover The Distinction Of Ink And Laser Toner Cartridges

By Priscilla Capps


Today, nearly every home and business uses one or more computers. There are a number of options available when it comes to computer accessories. For example, you can choose from printers that use ink jet or laser toner cartridges, and come in various sizes and capacities. Investigate the difference between the laser and ink printer before you buy.

The first thing to do is decide the amount of use your printer will be getting, and what page yield you want from a cartridge. If you are using the printer for home projects the ink printers are acceptable producing between two hundred fifty to five hundred sheets each cartridge. On the other hand, large businesses prefer the laser printers because they can yield more sheets per cartridge.

An ink cartridge applies the liquid ink to pages using pressure. They are available in color and black water based containers and the cost varies among the brands of printers available. In addition, they come in several different sizes for page yield and ink volume. The higher the ink volume and page yield, the more expensive the cartridge will be. Still, depending on your need, the inkjet printer can be very cost effective.

Lots of folks like to us the ink printer since it is more affordable. The device does produce quality sheets at an impressive yield. Like the black prints, color pages vary in quality among the different printers. They are of good print quality and the cost per page is very affordable. The cartridges are small enough to fit in your hand and are simple to replace.

In comparison, laser printers use a carbon and polymer powder mix that has the texture of a fine dust. The material is actually burned onto paper producing the printed product. Heat melts and fuses the fine particles to the pages.

It is important to note that printing quality varies among the different brands of laser printers. Also, particle size will determine the resolution quality of the finished sheet. The finer the consistency of the particles, the better the resolution. Additionally, the toner containers can hold quite a lot of material. It is common for users to get 1000 printed sheets, or more, from a single cartridge.

The refills do cost more than the ink cartridge, but they hold the amount of powder needed to make hundreds more prints. It is a good idea to look at the cost for toner and what it can yield compared with that of an ink printer. The comparison can help determine which is going to work best for you.

When it comes time to buy a printer it is important to decide if one with a laser toner cartridge or ink will meet your needs best. Keep in mind that ink printers are a good choice for the home user. Companies will be more likely to use laser printers to produce a quality and quantity that is more professional. Compare the volume and page yield of both types to help with your decision.




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