Laser Printer vs Inkjet Printer

Differences Between Laser Printer and Inkjet Printer:

	Laser Printer	Inkjet Printer
How it works	Laser printers use fine ink powder and heat the powder on the paper.	Inkjet printers spray liquid ink on paper through microscopic nozzles.
Printing speed	20 pages a minute	6 pages a minute
Quality	Printing quality is adequate. Best for black and white.	Printing quality is good, specially for smaller fonts.
Color Printing	Basic models only offer black and white, with higher models providing color printing.	Yes provides color printing.
Features	Offers scanners and faxing machines built in. Has bigger input trays, direct connecting facilities (wireless).	Can be used for wider range of papers (photo paper, vinyl, self-adhesive papers), accurate photographic images.
Maintenance	Expensive	Cheaper
Example

• Inkjet printers print by spraying liquid ink via micro nozzles onto paper.
• On the other hand, laser printers scan laser ray across photo receptors to perform the printing job.
• Apart from printing, laser printers can support the users with some added functions such as faxing and scanning- which the inkjet option cannot.
• The Multi function printers come in this category – print, scan, copy. Moreover, the laser option usually holds networking facilities enabling a direct connection to your computer network.