inkjet vs laserjet

[82676]

hello all. I'm interested in getting a little information about the differences between an injet and a laserjet output for color photos. Of course the inkjet will always give the best color results, but i'm looking for the efficiency and economy that a laser can provide over time. I'm really thinking of transfering over to the laser, but i'm not sure. These color images are not extremely detailed. I'm basically outputing scanned images of my water color paintings, which obviously does not require the best of the best quality. However, these are going to be sold as greeting/gift cards, so the quality should be that of a finished "hallmark". Essentially my question is this:

Could a laserjet provide the right quality for the job, or should i go ahead and buy a crate or two of ink cartridges for this inkjet. LOL.

also do all laserjets print to the border are these specific models. That's what i'm looking for anyway.

I appretiate all/any assistance in this matter.

Thanks,

MH

 

[Buff1]

Most of the LaserJets today will have the quality you
require - some 1200 x 600 dpi or so. Of course, if it's
not a color laser you will not have color and if that's
important to you stick with the inkjet. There are some
advantages to laser printers, especially if you are programming pcl. Laser printers take raster graphics commands better than inkjets. That is to say, If it's not
done just right on the inkjet it may be ignored. (Some require the raster image to be the last thing) whereas
with a laser printer it really doesnt matter much.

Most laser printers (if not all) will print white text on
black background with a nifty little raster type sequence
that inkjets (at least my hp6540) ignores. Also, printing
shading (for reports) is much easier with a laser printer.

I'm not saying it can't be done on an inkjet just that these
are examples of things I've run into on my inkjet that I
have no problem doing on laserjets.

 

[tf1]

I'd agree with the points covered by Buff1. What he hasn't covered is cost and speed of printing. Both cheap lasers and cheap inkjets are VERY expensive on consumables: both can be very slow too. I would not recommend either.

The best colour laser I've used is the Xerox 7750 but it is prohibitely expensive to buy! The cheaper 8550 range use solid ink and give a very glossy finish rather like a glossy magazine: but they are fast and provide very good quality output.

Personally, I'd recommend the Canon Pixma 4000 for its combination of good quality and reasonable running costs.

See the following for more information

http://www.tomshardware.com/consumer/20041025/index.html

Regards: tf1