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Deciding on a printer for your business used to be a straightforward exercise. If you wanted sharp text printed fast, you went with laser. If you were on a budget or needed colour output, you bought inkjet. In today's market, the lines have blurred. You'll find inexpensive laser printers that do a good job on colour documents as well as speedy inkjets that deliver laser-quality text.

The ultimate choice of a printer starts with understanding your business needs and priorities. To match these needs with solutions, it's also important to understand the range of printing technology available. To begin with, it helps to know the basics of ink and laser technology to be able to realistically compare the benefits that each provides. To elaborate on the benefits, though, one must understand the differences between the two technologies.