Inkjet VS. Laser printer

[Hulk]

I plan on printing a lot of standard size photos for my friends, family, etc.

Which printer should I go with? What are the pros and cons of each? I heard that inkjet has better colors but the laser color printer will last a lot longer. Any advice?

 

[tiraides]

If you're printing photos, I recommend an inkjet printer designed for photo printing. The color from a laser printer is passable for documents, but not for friends and family.

IIRC, Canon and Epson are two of the best in regards to image quality. Even some of their <$100 models could produce great prints. (But it's been a while since I focused on the subject, so I can't make any specific recommendations.)

 

[DeaconFrost]

You definitely want an inkjet if photo quality is your primary goal. It will cost more per page, but you will get better quality outputs, especially on glossy paper. You want to stick to Canon and HP if your looking at photo printers. I have a Photosmart 7160 that puts out some incredible images, and the ink cost is very good on it. $32 at Staples gets me a full replacement set, plus 100 4x6 glossy papers included, and that set of inks lasts me quite a while.

 

[printportal]

Hi, from my experience you can get the best results using inkjet printer with glossy paper. Laser printers never give good photo prints, they are only good for text and graphics. Except some models from OKI and Xerox, especially those that use solid ink technology.
On the other hand, printing photos on inkjet at home is quite expensive.
I would suggest that you use external photo service, which will give you the best results for much lower price.

Bye!