If you’re fed up with the hassles of running an Inkjet printer, read further. With laser printers cheaper than ever, its time for a welcomed change.

Inkjet printers have one thing going for them - they are dirt cheap. Big name stores usually give these things away nowadays. One might be tempted to jump at this opportunity, but buyer be warned - this is not an economical solution over the long run. The price to replace the ink cartridges can reach astronomical levels. These things are so expensive that it borderlines robbery - do gas prices ring a bell?

Other than the relatively small up front costs of purchasing an inkjet printer, they are nothing but a headache. The printing speed is slow, and the quality is only good on a good day! Its not uncommon for printouts to have streaks, gaps, and spaces. The ink cartridges tend to dry up if the printer is not used on a regular basis - the only thing worst than being robbed for ink is having to throw that ink in the garbage after it dries up. The bottom line with Inkjet printers - they use too much ink and its way to expensive to keep it operational.

Laser printers are the clear way to go. 99% of us only really need black and white printing anyways - and for less than $100, you can pick up and high quality black and white laser printer that will probably last you years!

TIP: If you are into digital photography, don’t try to print the pictures yourself; it’s simply not worth the money / hassle. The local walmart will do them for 19 cents a print, and at a much higher quality than any bargain inkjet printer could ever do.

Laser printers print at high speeds, with perfect quality every time. You never have to worry about the cartridges drying up - the ink is in a powdered state rather than a liquid! You will get huge mileage out of a laser cartridge, light years more than the best high yielding inkjet cartridge. With laser prices having come down significantly over the last 5 years, they are the clear winner for anyone seeking a high quality black and white print.

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