It’s easy to say ink
Let’s start with the type of printer you have. Do laser printers use ink? No, a laser printer uses toner which will need a replacement toner cartridge when it runs out. If you have an inkjet printer, you need ink cartridges. Both types of printers do the job they were designed for: it’s the way they arrive at the result that is different. So, are toner and ink the same? The answer is no, and they are not interchangeable. Printer toner is one thing, inkjet toner is another. Let’s explore the differences between the two and some pros and cons of each.
Toner for printer and ink
The ink is especially made for inkjet printers. It comes in liquid form inside a small plastic cartridge. Inkjet printers work by squeezing the ink through small nozzles that deposit microscopic dots of ink directly onto the paper. It is a bit like putting pen to paper when writing, but it is done more quickly and meticulously. Most inkjet printers print in black or colour. This type of printer contains four cartridges: black, cyan, magenta, and yellow. Each cartridge snaps into place and pops out easily when it’s time to replace it. Some inkjet printers now come with refillable “ink tanks” which limit how often the entire cartridge needs to be replaced.
The cons of using printer toner:
• Laser printers cost more
• Toner refills are more expensive
Laser printers are typically found in offices because they are fast, making them ideal for printing a high volume of text-based documents although they are more expensive. In short, they are a better long-term investment. The important thing is that you know that printer toner is only suitable for one of these two options!
