Laser vs Inkjet

Laser printer

• Laser printing is an electrostatic digital printing process.
• It produces high-quality text and graphics (and moderate-quality photographs) by repeatedly passing a laser beam back and forth over a negatively charged cylinder called a "drum" to define a differentially charged image.

• There are two types of laser printers available: Basic document printer and Copier/Scanner/Printer (All-in-One).

Inkjet printer

• Inkjet printing is a type of computer printing that recreates a digital image by propelling droplets of ink onto paper, plastic, other substrates.
• Inkjet printers are the most commonly used type of printer.

• There are three types of laser printers available: Basic document printer, photo printer and Copier/Scanner/Printer (All-in-One).

Laser printer vs Inkjet printer

	Laser printer	Inkjet printer
Cost	High	Low
Quality	Excellent	Good
Speed/page	1-2 sec	5-10 sec
Maintenance cost	Low	High