Printer Comparisons - Find the Best Printer Prices by Category

The editors at PrinterComparison.com have put together Printer categories to help you decide which Printer is best for you.

• Laser Printers
  
  

  

  FIND LASER PRINTERS

  Laser printers are typically business machines because of high initial costs, great print speeds and heavy workflow.  These printers use precision lasers (hence the name) to glue toner to a light sensitive drum which then applies the ink to your print medium.  They are sold as monochrome (black) or color laser.  Want to know more about laser printers? Check out our Laser guide.

• Ink Jet Printers
  
  

  

  FIND INK JET PRINTERS

  Inkjets come in three sub-styles - thermal, piezoelectric and continuous – that work in the same general way; by spraying various sized liquid ink droplets through print head nozzles onto the print medium.   Inkjets are great for home offices or students because they have an initial low cost and are easy to manage.  Want to know more about Inkjets? Check out our Inkjet guide.

• Dye Sublimation Printers
  
  

  

  FIND DYE SUBLIMATION PRINTERS

  Dye Sublimation is often used in photo-centric printers. It heats the ink from solid to gas and is applied as a continuous tone allowing for deep, rich colors perfect for photos.  It also applies a clear coat at the end which keeps photos from aging as quickly.  If you want to know more about Dye Sublimation technology?  Check out our Dye Sub guide.

• Solid Ink Printers
  
  

  

  FIND SOLID INK PRINTERS

  Solid ink printer technology is similar to dye sublimation with a few key differences such as solid ink sticks and a print drum. The Xerox Phaser line is the only series of solid ink printers on the market but they are a great "green" alternative to laser printers and the color is excellent.  Want to know more about Solid Ink technology?  Check out our Solid Ink guide.