An inkjet printer is often the most economical solution for household printing needs. While prints from a laser printer may cost less per print, laser jets can be expensive to begin with and require expensive toner replacements. Inkjets require a lower initial investment and although the ink cost more in the end, it is cheaper to replace a cartridge than toner. You just have to make more replacements with an inkjet system.
An inkjet printer works like a tiny can of spray paint. The jets respond to electronic signals to spray the ink onto the paper to form the image, whether it be text or a photograph. These inks can blend together to form thousands of different shades of color.
Most home computers print five hundred sheets per month or less. At this low volume, it would take years to recover the cost of a laser jet printer. In addition, laser jet printers have drums that will eventually need to be replaced, and the replacement may be more related to the age of the drum than the number of prints made. If you do not make the maximum number of prints, you still could be out the cost of the drum replacement.
Inkjet printers are sold at very low prices. It is not uncommon to find one in a department store being sold for fifty dollars or less. Refill cartridges often sell for under twenty dollars for a black cartridge and under twenty-five dollars for a color cartridge. Low volume printers may find that cartridges only need replacement every few months.
An inkjet printer is often the most economical choice for a home computer system. If you make a large number of prints from your home, you may need the laser printer, otherwise the inkjet is a great investment for your home.
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