What is the difference between inkjet and laser printers?
Whether you opt for an HP laser printer, a Canon inkjet printer or any another brand, such as Brother®, Lexmark™ or Epson®, getting the most out of your machine begins with choosing the right model for your home or business. While laser printers have a reputation for higher image quality and faster results, most modern inkjet printers can deliver in the same way. These printers create those vibrant graphics and crisp text using inkjet technology, which works by spraying fine droplets of ink onto the paper as it's fed through the machine. Choose between color inkjet printers that showcase your creativity in brilliant color and monochrome inkjet printers that deliver results in crisp black and grayscale. Also, be sure you have the right supplies — laser printer paper works best with laser printers, just like inkjet printer paper works best with inkjet printers.
Learn more about single-ink and multi-ink printers to find the one for you.
What are the key features of an inkjet printer?
Figuring out how to choose a printer starts with your needs. Print family photos for an album, your own greeting cards for friends and documents for potential clients on a printer that can handle your task list. Get down to business in a home office with an HP OfficeJet all-in-one that can print, scan, copy and fax, or enjoy fewer ink refills with an Epson® EcoTank. Looking the freedom of a cable-free workspace? Choose a wireless inkjet printer that lets you print from the laptop on your desk and your mobile device while on the go. While a basic inkjet printer can work for most tasks, a photo printer helps bring your favorite moments to life.
