Computer Hope

Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: SHENGTON on November 10, 2007, 11:46:58 PM

Title: Why laser printer expensive?
Post by: SHENGTON on November 10, 2007, 11:46:58 PM

Why laser printer expensive?

What makes it so expensive if we compare it to inkjet printer?

Title: Re: Why laser printer expensive?
Post by: litespeed14 on November 11, 2007, 05:08:08 AM

There are alot of differences that make each unique, mostley the fact that ink-jet are primarily for home/small office. Wheras the laser is geared toward large office, speed, quality and uses toner ink instead of cartridge.

here is more specific info: http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Differentiate-Between-Laser-Printers-and-Inkjet-Printers&id=298829

Title: Re: Why laser printer expensive?
Post by: Chilly on November 11, 2007, 10:44:52 AM

They are expensive because of the technology they use, Unlike Inkjet, it just shoots out ink from the nozzels to the paper directly, while Laser uses... well laser to shoot onto the paper itself with the ink in it, thats why the quailty is so high, it doesn't smudge, while having precise accuracy.

Title: Re: Why laser printer expensive?
Post by: SHENGTON on November 11, 2007, 08:46:02 PM

Thanks guys! Big help! :)