Inkjet vs Laser Printers - As Fast As Possible

Shopping for a printer can be challenging if you don't understand the advantages and disadvantages of different technologies. I hope this helps!

[MarMarGeo]

This guy is really good at Tech. I wonder what he’s up to now?

[JNCressey]

My parents have an ink jet printer. We use it so infrequently that by the time a cartridge nozzle has dried up, the cartridge has only been used for about 10 sheets.

These laser printers seem magical with their "no liquid so nothing to dry up" and "2400 page yield."

[GrishPanosyan]

LTT fan stumbled upon this episode while doing research. Shocked how Linus matured over the years ))))

[xd-qvli]

Same here. The day I bought my printer it gave an ink low error, I put tape over the sensor and have been printing ever since! Literally hundreds and hundreds of pages. Even if it the printer dies today I already printed more than the $40 worth I paid for it. Absolutely love it!

[dxbot]

My art department got sick of replacing their pro-model continuous ink printers (printers that feed from external tanks of ink) so they tried a high-end color laser printer. They won't buy another inkjet printer again (with the exception of large-format pro inkjets) because the laser printer does an amazing job for photography and prints clear text. They use them interchangeably for paperwork and photo printing. They're also generally faster at everything, so they can have entire classes finish printing in the time it took for 1/3 to 1/2 the class with the previous printers depending on quality settings.

[alethephobe]

I think you should go laser.. always...
Paying for two sets of ink cartridges usually costs more than the actual ink printer... Its unbeliavable.

[Gameactive]

Unless you really need the versatile paper selection and supposed better image quality of an inkjet, save yourself the hassle and buy a laserjet. It’ll save you money over time and won’t break down if you leave it alone.

[Svn]

On top of lasting longer, you don't end up wasting ink either.

Many times in my experience, its either cyan or magenta that runs low and I end up having to rebuy a brand new tri-coulor cartridge. Some companies even make it so you must buy 2-1 combo colour and black ink cartridges. If they sell standalone black catridges, they often cost more money too.

Laser printers may cost more for toner, but you can get 4 dedicated toner catridges for each colour and they print much more than inkjet.

[Gauntlet]

As soon as he mentioned, laser prints don't clog.... I knew that was my next purchase!! Thank you !

[davewave]

Printers are born to die, drink up your expensive ink like an alcoholic that just escaped from the Betty Ford rehab, and are harder to dispose of than a human corpse!

[PianoKeyzOfficial]

The only downside to laser printers is that they are 40 lbs and very bulky.

[TavoIsVibin]

Firstly I’d like to say thank you, I just wanted to see the difference or if even such thing as “lazer printer” existed. In the intro you had said, “today I’ll help you to buy a printer” that’s exactly what I was really looking for.

[Mattmanutube]

Great job... never considered the clogged nozzles. These short vids should encourage more viewers.

Matt

[xd]

I think you're right. This is probably the reason. I got both of the laser printers that I've owned 2nd hand. But after owning a laser printer, anybody would agree that they are a far, far better value.

[Karmah]

LASER IT IS THEN! Thank you SO MUCH for your quick rundown! 👍
They have color laser printers now? 😮😵😲 Holy moly! I didn't know that! It's been a few years (decades) since I looked at laser printers and they only printed in black back then. They were also VERY expensive!
I've had inkjet all my life and I don't print much. I just bought new cartridges about 6 months ago....$60! and I desperately needed to print something out today just to find out that the cartridges are dried out AGAIN! And I even kept them sealed in a baggie so they won't be exposed to air. Didn't work!
I have only used colored ink 3 times in 10 years, so having a color printer is not really relevant to me. If I REALLY feel the need to print pictures, I can invest in one of those photo docks.

[playfulsteps]

Another video I wished I watched 10 years ago! thanks!

[ipadipad]

Linus I have to say that I LOVE this new channel, please keep it up and running! :)

[anwarulbashirshuaib]

1:54 When you get your favorite birthday gift.

[MarioDragon]

That's what I found when I was looking at printers, and it seemed unless you printed hundreds of thousands of pages the lasers weren't much cheaper even in the long run.

[theMekanik]

Thanxs I have issues with Inkjet printer’s always loving Venus I don’t print on them often