There are basically two types of printers- the inkjet and the laser. The laser printer is preferred the world over for a plethora of reasons. The category of printers in discussions is more suited for handling tasks of a huge volume. The functional speed of these printers is very fast as compared to their inkjet counterparts. Apart from this, the laser printers are different in the aspect that they use toner cartridges rather than ink cartridges which are used in the inkjet printers.

Laser printers are a bit expensive than the inkjet ones but cover a wider range of functions and are most well-known for the ease of handling. They come in different models and types depending on the cost and functions. For instance, some of the most popular ones include the monochrome, colour and the multi-function models. As compared to the inkjet printers, the only thing that is slightly similar is the resolution which is high definition at 600×600dots per inch - text, 1200×600dpi to 5760×1440dpi – photos. Other than that most of the features of the laser printers are far superior. Take for example, the number of pages that it can churn- a mammoth 20 pages.

The best feature of the laser printers according to many is that there is no smearing of the picture after printing. Unlike inkjet printers which get smudged if one touches when it is wet, laser printers do not have any such problems. The toner cartridge used in these printers also helps to print exceptionally clear photos in which the true colour tunes emerge to the nest of their capabilities. Also, the prints stand the test of time and do not get yellowed. The prints do not fade away even after a long period of time which makes it ideal for printing photographs.