Laser vs Inkjet printers

Laser printers are best for printing large volumes of high-quality black and white text or color graphics. They’re a must-have for offices and allow multiple users to share the same printer over a network. With print speeds at up to 50 pages per minute in black and white and up to 21 pages per minute in color, laser printers get the job done fast. And high-quantity input trays mean you have to refill paper less often.

Inkjet printers are great for small and home offices that print less than 500 sheets per week. Capable of printing in black & white and color, they’re an affordable way to print photos, Web pages, documents, images and more. Printing speeds vary by model, but some print up to 23 pages per minute in black & white and up to 20 pages per minute in color.