Editing Laser printing (section)

===Business-model comparison with inkjet printers===
Manufacturers use a similar [[business model]] for both low-cost color laser printers and [[inkjet printers]]: the printers are sold cheaply while replacement toners and inks are relatively expensive. A color laser printer's average running cost per page is usually slightly less, even though both the laser printer and laser toner cartridge have higher upfront prices, as laser toner cartridges print many more sheets relative to their cost than inkjet cartridges.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/inkjet-vs-laser-printers-which-is-better-for-home-use-176198|title=Pros & Cons for Home Use: Inkjet vs. Laser Printers|website=Apartment Therapy}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.officeinteriors.ca/blog/inkjet-vs-laser-printers/|title=Inkjet vs Laser Printers: Pros, Cons & Recommendation for 2019|date=August 26, 2019|website=Office Interiors}}</ref> 

The print quality of color lasers is limited by their resolution (typically 600–1200 dpi) and their use of just four color toners. They often have trouble printing large areas of the same or subtle gradations of color. Inkjet printers designed for printing photos can produce much higher quality color images.<ref name="SteinmuellerGulbins2010">{{cite book|author1=Uwe Steinmueller|author2=Juergen Gulbins|title=Fine Art Printing for Photographers: Exhibition Quality Prints with Inkjet Printers|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xKj-3QdjCyMC&pg=PT37|date=21 December 2010|publisher=O'Reilly Media, Inc.|isbn=978-1-4571-0071-0|page=37}}</ref> An in-depth comparison of inkjet and laser printers suggest that laser printers are the ideal choice for a high quality, volume printer, while inkjet printers tend to focus on large-format printers and household units. Laser printers offer more precise edging and in-depth monochromatic color. In addition, color laser printers are much faster than inkjet printers, although being generally larger and bulkier.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Alexander|first1=Jordan|title=Inkjet vs Laser Printer|url=https://albertatoner.com/laser-vs-inkjet-printers/|website=Alberta Toner|publisher=Jordan Ale}}</ref>