Laser Printers Buyer's Guide

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The cost of a laser printer will vary depending on whether you purchase a personal or network laser printer. Personal laser printers are designed to be used by a single person or a few people in an office. They are small, relatively slow, and can handle only a few types of paper. These printers start around $400 and go above $1,000.

Network laser printers are designed to be used by many people across a firm. These printers are generally equipped with an interface that allows them to directly connect to a local area network. Network printers generally operate at speeds of 15 to 30 pages per minute, and can handle a variety of paper sizes and types. Network laser printers usually fall into the $1,500 to $4,000 range.

The cost of consumables for a laser printer, over the printer's life, will often far exceed the printer's initial purchase price. The cost for consumables including toner, drums, developer, ozone filters, and corona wires can range from $700-$3,500 per 100,000 pages. As a result, it makes sense to calculate the price of these consumables, especially toner cartridges, before making a purchase.

Service and repair costs tend to be minimal for laser printers. If you can keep the model clean, you are unlikely to face any serious breakdowns.

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