Inkjet or laser printing: which is more cost-effective?
Inkjet or laser printing:
which is more cost-effective?
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| Brother Laser Printer |
With the standard inkjet cartridge now producing a measly 200 pages, we look at whether laser printers represent a cost-effective alternative for the home consumer.
Back in 1969, a graduate named Gary Starkweather, working in the copier department at Xerox in the US, had a visionary idea. He wanted to utilise new laser technology to create a radically different type of printer. It would scan an image, transfer it electrostatically, and then use heat to fuse tiny specs of toner dust on to a piece of paper.
The top brass at Xerox thought his idea was wildly unrealistic. But Starkweather persisted and a decade later the first commercial laser printers went on sale. The only drawback was that they were the size of a small car – and equally expensive.
As home printing took off three decades ago, it was cheap inkjet models – which simply hammered tiny dots of ink on to paper – that would end up in most people's homes. The bulky laser version was a business-only product.
However, the last few years have seen the size and price of laser printers drop dramatically. Some models can now comfortably fit on a desktop.
Basic monochrome models can be bought for less than £100, although more sophisticated colour versions – with features such as Wi-Fi and duplex printing – can sell for three times that, and more. This compares with the £50 and less that inkjet printers sell for. So a laser will only make sense if the savings on ink outweigh the extra cost of the machine.
Standard laser cartridges – coloured toner (dry ink), typically cyan, magenta, yellow, and black (CMYK) – contain a lot of intricate components, print anything from 1,500-3,500 pages but can set you back a hefty £60-£120 each. Still, that compares well with the measly 200 pages you are likely to get from the standard inkjet cartridge costing around £15.
So do laser printers now represent a cost-effective alternative for the home consumer?
"It depends on how many pages you print," says Patrick Stead, head of cartridge recycler Environmental Business Products. "Laser can be better value over the longer term, but the initial outlay can be a lot more."
Hewlett Packard manufactures more than half of the printers sold in the UK. Its bestselling HP Deskjet 3050A inkjet retails for about £90. The cartridges sell for £10-£15 and have a standard page yield of 190 (black) and 165 (colour).
The company's top-selling HP CP2025 colour LaserJet sells for about £300. Cartridges retail for about £110 and have a page yield of 2,800 (colour) and 3,500 (black).
Cursory number-crunching indicates that if you print only, say, 1,000 pages a year – based on ISO standard 5% paper coverage – then the inkjet, at about 5p per page, is better value
But for anyone who prints more than 2,000 pages a year, a laser printer, at about 3p per page, is cheaper. The savings increase the more you print. A screenwriter, for instance, who prints 10,000 pages, stands to save hundreds of pounds by switching.
"If you print a lot of black and white documents then a laser can save you a lot of money," says Laura Heywood, managing director, at laser cartridge remanufacturer Kleen Strike.
But inkjet does have its advantages. At the domestic end of the market the print quality is higher and the colour definition better. "If you print mostly photos then you probably want to stick with an inkjet printer," Heywood adds.
David Connett, editor of industry magazine The Recycler, says: "If you're buying a laser printer, it's important to work out what you're going to use it for before deciding on a model. As a rule of thumb, the cheaper the printer, the smaller the cartridge, and the lower the page yield."
Samsung's ML2160 monochrome laser printer, for example, costs about £50. But the cartridges also cost £50 – and print a comparatively modest 1,500 pages.
"Do not buy a laser printer on price alone," says Heywood. "Always look at the cost of the replacement cartridges and their print yield."
One way to save money on these is to buy refilled cartridges, which can be 30-50% cheaper than the original price, according to the European Toner & Inkjet Remanufacturers Association.
Peter Thompson, director at laser cartridge recycler PBT International, says: "Properly remanufactured laser cartridges are excellent value. But some producers find ways to cut corners, which can result in leakage and sometimes uneven printing. Try to buy from a reputable seller."
Experts say it's always worth investing in a laser that supports duplex printing – printing on both sides of the paper – which cuts down on energy and paper consumption.
"Some laser printers automatically print on both sides," says Connett. "Other models allow you to reinsert pages manually to print the second side. And some do not support duplex printing at all."
It may also be worth buying a printer that is Wi-Fi compatible so that one click of a button will allow you to print, whether from laptop or smartphone.
Thomson concludes: "If you think how little ink is in the average inkjet cartridge compared to the average laser cartridge the economics are in favour of laser. Sometimes the cartridge prices aren't that different. But those for the laser can last an awful lot longer."
Credit : theguardian.com
Brother Laser Printer HL5470DW Wireless Monochrome Printer
Brother Laser Printer HL5470DW Wireless Monochrome Printer
Brother Laser Printer HL5470DW Wireless Monochrome Printer Features :
- Fast printing up to 40 ppm
- Wireless 802.11 b/g/n, Ethernet, and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interfaces
- Automatic duplex (two-sided) printing
- Wireless printing from your mobile device via1: AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Brother iPrint&Scan, Cortado Workplace, and Wi-Fi Direct
- 300-sheet paper capacity, expandable3
- High-yield 8,000-page4 replacement toner cartridge available3
- Advanced security features including: secure print, secure function lock, enterprise security (802.1x), and more
- High-quality output at up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
- Toner save mode to help save toner when printing less critical business documents
Brother Laser Printer HL5470DW Wireless Monochrome Printer Description :
The Brother Laser Printer HL5470DW Wireless Monochrome Printer is a cost-efficient, reliable monochrome laser printer that is perfect for busy offices or small workgroups. Featuring a print speed of up to 40 ppm, you can stop waiting for your print jobs and move onto other important tasks. The Brother Laser Printer HL5470DW Wireless Monochrome Printer offers a print resolution up to 1200 x 1200 dpi and produces professional reports, spreadsheets, correspondence, or other important business documents with crisp text and excellent graphics. Plus, use the automatic duplex printing feature to create two-sided documents, brochures, and booklets. For organizations concerned with security, the HL-5470DW offers several advanced security features including: secure print, secure function lock, enterprise security (802.1x), and more.
Flexible Connectivity with Convenient Mobile Device Printing1
You can eliminate extra cables and share this printer with others on your network via its wireless 802.11 b/g/n interface or via its Ethernet interface. For local connectivity, a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface is also available. Also, wirelessly print from your mobile device via1: AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Brother iPrint&Scan, Cortado Workplace, and Wi-Fi Direct. The Brother Laser Printer HL5470DW Wireless Monochrome Printer is easy to setup on your wireless network. Users with wireless access-points that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup or AOSS can automatically configure their wireless settings by simply pressing a button on their router.
Versatile Paper Handling
The Brother Laser Printer HL5470DW Wireless Monochrome Printer can meet all of your printing needs via an adjustable, 250-sheet capacity paper tray2 that handles letter or legal size paper, and a 50-sheet capacity multi-purpose tray2 for printing a variety of media sizes and letterhead. You can also add an optional 500-sheet capacity paper tray3 to increase total capacity to 800 sheets and for the flexibility of storing letter and legal size paper. In addition, a straight-through paper path via the multi-purpose tray and rear paper tray ensures your letterhead and envelopes always look their best.
Cost-Efficient Output with Money-Saving Features
The Brother Laser Printer HL5470DW Wireless Monochrome Printer ships with a standard yield 3,000-page4 toner cartridge that delivers a low cost per page. For an even lower cost per page, a high-yield 8,000-page4 toner cartridge (TN-750) is also available3. The Brother Laser Printer HL5470DW Wireless Monochrome Printer is also ENERGY STAR qualified and offers a Deep Sleep mode to help reduce your energy costs.
You also can help save money by using Toner Save Mode and N-in-1 printing to minimize paper and toner usage by automatically reducing two, four, nine, 16, or 25 pages onto one page
Brother Laser Printer DCP7060D Monochrome Laser Multi-Function Copier with Duplex
Brother Laser Printer DCP7060D Monochrome Laser Multi-Function Copier with Duplex
Brother Laser Printer DCP7060D Monochrome Laser Multi-Function Copier with Duplex Features :
- Print and copy up to 24ppm
- Automatic duplex for producing two-sided output
- Stand-alone copying - No PC required
- Up to 2400 x 600 dpi print resolution
- Adjustable, 250-sheet capacity paper tray, plus manual feed slot
Brother Laser Printer DCP7060D Monochrome Laser Multi-Function Copier with Duplex Description :
The Brother Laser Printer DCP7060D Monochrome Laser Multi-Function Copier with Duplex is a compact and affordable laser multi-function copier ideal for home offices or small offices. It produces fast, high-quality monochrome laser printing and copying at up to 24ppm, as well as color scanning into one space-saving design. In addition, it features automatic duplex for producing two-sided output with ease and convenient, walk-up copying. The Brother Laser Printer DCP7060D Monochrome Laser Multi-Function Copier with Duplex provides flexible paper handling via an adjustable, 250-sheet capacity tray and a manual by-pass slot for printing thicker media. Additionally, it offers a high-yield 2, 600-page replacement toner cartridge to help lower operating costs.
Brother Laser Printer MFC9130CW Wireless All-In-One Color Printer with Scanner Copier and Fax
Brother Laser Printer MFC9130CW Wireless All-In-One Color Printer with Scanner Copier and Fax
Brother Laser Printer MFC9130CW Wireless All-In-One Color Printer with Scanner Copier and Fax Features :
- Print, Copy, Scan & Fax
- Blazing fast color/black printing - up to 19ppm
- 3.7" Color Touchscreen Display with WebConnect
- Wireless 802.11b/g/n interface
- High-impact business printing, at up to 600 x 2400 dpi using Brother's Digital LED Print Technology
Brother Laser Printer MFC9130CW Wireless All-In-One Color Printer with Scanner Copier and Fax Description :
Digital Color All-in-One with Wireless Networking
If your small business is looking for a fast, reliable color all-in-one printer, the Brother Laser Printer MFC9130CW Wireless All-In-One Color Printer with Scanner Copier and Fax may be exactly what you need. It takes big-business features like wireless connectivity and an intuitive 3.7” Color TouchScreen Display and packs them into an affordable, compact all-in-one designed to fit your small-business budget and workspace. It prints and copies brilliant color documents that help your business make an immediate professional impression and stand out in the crowd. It also scans to a variety of network and cloud destinations, and sends and receives faxes too. You’ll get all of this, a one-year limited warranty, plus free phone support for the life of your product.
All-in-One Convenience
The Brother Laser Printer MFC9130CW Wireless All-In-One Color Printer with Scanner Copier and Fax utilizes Brother Digital LED Print Technology to print brilliant color at up to 600 x 2400 dpi for professional-looking results. Plus, when you print using High-Capacity Replacement Toner Cartridges, you’ll save up to 60% vs. what you’d pay at your local copy center.1 With print and copy speeds up to 19ppm in both color and black, you won’t waste time waiting for your important printouts. When you factor in the convenience of an adjustable 250-sheet capacity paper tray, and the single-sheet manual feed slot for printing envelopes and thicker media, using the Brother Laser Printer MFC9130CW Wireless All-In-One Color Printer with Scanner Copier and Fax can be like bringing the local copy center right to your office.
Cost-Saving Features
Brother designed the Brother Laser Printer MFC9130CW Wireless All-In-One Color Printer with Scanner Copier and Fax to help small businesses save money when printing. You’ll find lots of ways to stretch your printing dollar, including:
- New High Capacity Replacement Color Toners provide approximately 7.5 percent2 lower color cost per copy versus Brother standard capacity replacement color toners.
- Secure Function Lock limits accessibility to selected functionality on a per user basis to help reduce unnecessary use as well as paper and toner consumption.
- Deep Sleep Mode uses less than two watts of power when not in use.
- Auto-Off Mode powers off the unit when not in use to reduce energy consumption.
Scan and Send with Ease
With an optical scan resolution of up to 1200 x 2400 dpi,3 the Brother Laser Printer MFC9130CW Wireless All-In-One Color Printer with Scanner Copier and Fax scans documents with stunning clarity via the letter-size document glass or the up to 35-page capacity legal-size automatic document feeder. Scan to a variety of destinations, including e-mail, file, image, OCR, or FTP. You can also scan multiple documents to a single PDF file using the automatic document feeder. Access popular web services directly from the TouchScreen LCD Display using WebConnect.4 This allows you to scan to or download from specific web services using an Internet connected Brother Laser Printer MFC9130CW Wireless All-In-One Color Printer with Scanner Copier and Fax without using a computer. Access your Facebook, Picasa Web Albums, Flickr, Evernote, Google Drive, Dropbox, or BOX accounts.
Flexible Connectivity
Enjoy the convenience of wireless printing from or scanning to your Apple, Android, Kindle Fire, or Windows Phone 7 mobile device. Print via* AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, the free Brother iPrint&Scan app, Cortado Workplace, or Wi-Fi Direct. Plus the convenient wireless 802.11b/g/n connection helps reduce cables and clutter in your office - simply place your printer in an area that will allow you to share with others. You can also connect the Brother Laser Printer MFC9130CW Wireless All-In-One Color Printer with Scanner Copier and Fax to a single computer via Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connection (cable not included).
Brother Laser Printer Monochrome HL2240
Brother Laser Printer
Monochrome HL2240
Brother Laser Printer Monochrome HL2240 Features :
- Fast laser printing. Helps improve your productivity with a print speed of up to 24ppm.
- High-quality output. With a print resolution up to 2400 x 600 dpi, the Brother Laser Printer Monochrome HL2240 produces professional output with crisp text and excellent graphics.
- Stylish, compact design. Features a small footprint that saves valuable workspace.
- Convenient paper handling. The Brother Laser Printer Monochrome HL2240 can meet all of your printing needs via an adjustable 250-sheet capacity paper tray that handles letter or legal size paper and a manual feed slot for printing envelopes and letterhead.
- Straight-through paper path. A manual feed slot and rear paper exit provide a straight-through paper path to ensure that all of your printed materials always look their best.
Brother Laser Printer Monochrome HL2240 Description :
The Brother Laser Printer Monochrome HL2240 is a monochrome laser printer that offers fast printing at up to 24 pages per minute and high-quality output for producing professional documents including: letters, reports, spreadsheets and more. It features a stylish, space-saving design that complements virtually any environment. In addition, it offers convenient paper handling via an adjustable, 250-sheet capacity tray. To help lower your operating costs, A high-yield replacement toner cartridge is available.
Brother Laser Printer HL5450DN High-Speed With Networking and Duplex
Brother Laser Printer HL5450DN
High-Speed With Networking and Duplex
Brother Laser Printer HL5450DN High-Speed With Networking and Duplex Features :
- Fast printing up to 40 ppm
- Ethernet and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interfaces
- Automatic duplex (two-sided) printing
- Wireless printing from your mobile device via1: AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Brother iPrint&Scan, and Cortado Workplace
- 300-sheet paper capacity, expandable3
- High-yield 8,000-page4 replacement toner cartridge available3
- Advanced security features including: secure function lock, enterprise security (802.1x), and more
- High-quality output at up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
- Toner save mode to help save toner when printing less critical business documents
Brother Laser Printer HL5450DN High-Speed With Networking and Duplex Description :
The Brother Laser Printer HL5450DN High-Speed With Networking and Duplex is a cost-efficient, reliable monochrome laser printer that is perfect for busy offices or small workgroups. Featuring a print speed of up to 40 ppm, you can stop waiting for your print jobs and move onto other important tasks. The Brother Laser Printer HL5450DN High-Speed With Networking and Duplex offers a print resolution up to 1200 x 1200 dpi and produces professional reports, spreadsheets, correspondence, or other important business documents with crisp text and excellent graphics. Plus, use the automatic duplex printing feature to create two-sided documents, brochures, and booklets. For organizations concerned with security, the Brother Laser Printer HL5450DN High-Speed With Networking and Duplex offers several advanced security features including: secure function lock, enterprise security (802.1x), and more.
Flexible Connectivity with Convenient Mobile Device Printing1
Share this printer with others on your network via its Ethernet interface. For local connectivity, a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface is available. Also, wirelessly print from your mobile device via 1: AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Brother iPrint&Scan, and Cortado Workplace.
Versatile Paper Handling
The Brother Laser Printer HL5450DN High-Speed With Networking and Duplex can meet all of your printing needs via an adjustable, 250-sheet capacity paper tray2 that handles letter or legal size paper, and a 50-sheet capacity multi-purpose tray2 for printing a variety of media sizes and letterhead. You can also add an optional 500-sheet capacity paper tray3 to increase total capacity to 800 sheets and for the flexibility of storing letter and legal size paper. In addition, a straight-through paper path via the multi-purpose tray and rear paper tray ensures your letterhead and envelopes always look their best.
Cost-Efficient Output and Money-Saving Features
The Brother Laser Printer HL5450DN High-Speed With Networking and Duplex ships with a standard yield 3,000-page4 toner cartridge that delivers a low cost per page. For an even lower cost per page, a high-yield 8,000-page4 toner cartridge (TN-750) is also available.3 The Brother Laser Printer HL5450DN High-Speed With Networking and Duplex is also ENERGY STAR qualified and offers a Deep Sleep mode to help reduce your energy costs.
You also can help save money by using Toner Save Mode and N-in-1 printing to minimize paper and toner usage by automatically reducing two, four, nine, 16, or 25 pages onto one page.
Brother Laser Printer HL2240D Monochrome
Brother Laser Printer HL2240D Monochrome
Brother Laser Printer HL2240D Monochrome Features :
- Prints up to 24ppm
- Automatic duplex printing for two-sided documents
- Adjustable 250-sheet capacity paper tray
- Compact size fits virtually anywhere
- Up to 2400 x 600 dpi resolution
Brother Laser Printer HL2240D Monochrome Description :
Compact Laser Printer with Duplex Printing
The Brother Laser Printer HL2240D Monochrome monochrome laser printer is designed for small offices or home offices and features automatic duplex for printing two-sided documents with ease. Offering a fast print speed and high-quality output, it quickly produces professional-looking letters, reports, spreadsheets and other documents. In addition, its stylish, space-saving design fits virtually anywhere and complements any environment. Affordable to own and operate, the Brother Laser Printer HL2240D Monochrome uses a high-yield replacement toner cartridge± to help reduce your operating costs.
Key Features
- Prints up to 24ppm
- Up to 2400 x 600 dpi resolution
- Automatic duplex printing for two-sided documents
- Adjustable, 250-sheet capacity paper tray for letter or legal size paper
- Straight through paper path via manual feed slot for thicker media
- Toner Save mode for less critical business documents
- 8 MB memory
- Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface
Exceptional Performance and Print Quality
Enjoy the convenience of producing high-quality documents right from your desktop or small office. With a print speed of up to 24ppm, you can stop wasting time and move on to other pressing tasks. With the Brother Laser Printer HL2240D Monochrome, you can produce high-quality output at up to 2400 x 600 dpi for professional reports, spreadsheets, correspondence or other important business documents. Use the automatic duplex printing feature to create professional two-sided documents, brochures and booklets. This feature helps you save paper and reduce costs by cutting paper usage in half.
Compact Design
The Brother Laser Printer HL2240D Monochrome features a small footprint that saves valuable workspace.
Versatile Paper Handling
The Brother Laser Printer HL2240D Monochrome can meet all of your printing needs via an adjustable, 250-sheet capacity paper tray1 that handles letter or legal size paper and a manual feed slot for printing envelopes and letterhead. In addition, a straight through paper path via the manual feed slot ensures your letterhead and envelopes always look their best.
Low Cost of Ownership
In addition to being affordable to purchase, the Brother Laser Printer HL2240D Monochrome uses both standard and high-yield replacement toner cartridges. Using the high-yield 2,600-page2 toner cartridge (TN-450) can help lower your operating costs. In addition, help save money by using Toner Save Mode for your less critical business documents.
