Laser Printer Cost Range and Comparison

If you are thinking of buying a laser printer keep in mind that they are your most expensive option when it comes to buying any kind of printer. Also the cartridges and toner for laser printers are more expensive than the more traditional types of printers.

Buying a laser printer is like buying a personal copier. The machine forms images by transferring powdered ink passing over an electrically charged drum. These yield excellent quality graphics and text.

A black and white laser printer generally costs just about as much as a middle of the range ink jet printer which means that you can expect to pay about $400 for it. Keep in mind that the laser cartridges are quite pricey and can cost anywhere from $50.00 to $100.00 each. However they do last for ages and work out to cost between two to four cents a page.

If you want to a buy a multi-functional black and white printer that also has the ability to fax documents, scan and copy then the price goes way up. About the cheapest you can get this all—in-one type unit for is about $150. However you will save money on cartridges and toner, as you are not buying product for four different types of machines.

You can also buy color laser printers for home use but don’t make the mistake of thinking that they can print photographs. Most color laser printers on the market can only print text and graphics on plain print so they are not a great choice for the amateur or professional photographer. However they are a good choice for graphic artists and designers of all kinds. Prices for a decent color laser print start at about $400 and can go into the thousands of dollars depending on the machine’s features and its brand.

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