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  Inkjet vs. LaserJet

 

Printer Considerations

There are many considerations when deciding upon an output device.  The need for color, network access, initial price, and total cost of ownership all come into play when choosing a printer.  Please review the following matrix when determining the printer that bests suits your needs.

Printer Pros Cons
Inkjet Lower initial cost
Color output
Serves only one user
Difficult to network
Higher cost per page
LaserJet Serves multiple users
Higher output quality
Easily networked
Low cost per page
Faster output
*Covered w/repair budget
Higher initial cost

*The NIC Help Desk has repair budgets for current networked printers.  This covers all normal repair costs.

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