Comment Re:To play devil's advocate. (Score 1) 101
I own a Brother laser printer from the early 2000s. I can not recall if I've ever changed its toner, just taken it out and shaken it when it's started fading. I've switched family members to laser from ink jets, because for what they were printing, they were wasting a ton of money on ink.
Lasers are the best option for text on paper, for b&w bulk and speed. They're an essential printer IMO for most. But when it comes to printing art and photos, especially on specialty papers( textured, fine art, etc. ), an ink jet can produce superior results.
I've made much of my income over the years doing art and design stuff, when I'm not doing the development stuff. And even if that were not the case, it's nice that we finally have the option of an ink tank refillable printers without doing some after market mod, that can print full color pages for pennies.
Ink Jets are great for what they do, they just needs more maintenance/care, since ink is wet.
Lasers are the best option for text on paper, for b&w bulk and speed. They're an essential printer IMO for most. But when it comes to printing art and photos, especially on specialty papers( textured, fine art, etc. ), an ink jet can produce superior results.
I've made much of my income over the years doing art and design stuff, when I'm not doing the development stuff. And even if that were not the case, it's nice that we finally have the option of an ink tank refillable printers without doing some after market mod, that can print full color pages for pennies.
Ink Jets are great for what they do, they just needs more maintenance/care, since ink is wet.