About Laser Printers

Laser printers have become the industry standard in office printing and can be connected either to a personal computer or a server. And because of great improvements in price, size and features, laser printers are a realistic option for home users as well.

Compared to other printers, laser printers offer better print quality and are less noisy. And industry-standard True Type fonts guarantee a better WYSIWYG connection between the computer screen and the printer output.

Page for page, laser printers are more reliable and cheaper than inkjet printers. However, ozone production is an inherent byproduct of the laser printing process so, if air quality and environmental concerns are a factor in purchasing your laser printer, you should research emission levels on the products that best fit your needs. Some companies provide better filters to aid in this problem.

Unattended laser printers can also use a lot of power. For best results, turn the printer on only when ready to send files, or consider a model with "power saving" options.

Before making a decision on purchasing a Laser Printer have a clear idea of the following:

  • Function of the printer - either connecting to a single PC, workgroup or as a print server.
  • Number of pages you will be printing.
  • Whether you require high-definition photo quality or not.
  • Whether you require a printer with a large paper feeder tray.
  • Whether you require additional trays for alternate paper (envelopes, etc.)
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