Tabloid Laser Printers are a particular type of laser printer that are great for producing excellent quality wide format documents/prints in high volumes and economically compared to alternative types of printer e.g. inkjet.
However, every technology has its advantages and disadvantages and as we show below, laser printers are no different in this regard. The question is whether the pros outweigh the cons significantly, so lets find out…
The advantages of laser printers when compared to other print technologies include:
- Superior speed.
- Consumables and media changed less often e.g. Toner ink capacity may be 10x or more than an inkjet printer.
- Higher productivity.
- High duty cycles means less maintenance and downtime.
- Capable of carrying out a greater variety of jobs.
- Low operating costs and print cost per page.
- Minimizes the need for the services of an expensive professional print service. You can print great quality banners, books, booklets, flyers, newsletters and posters.
The disadvantages of laser printers may include a higher cost of purchase and larger footprint (larger and heavier than inkjets).
The following points apply to ALL types of printer technology e.g. laser printers, inkjet printers:
- Wide format printers are typically more expensive and have a larger footprint (dimensions and weight) than standard Letter or A4 sized printers.
- Color printers when compared to monochrome (black and white) printers are generally more expensive to buy and run, have a larger footprint and are slower at printing.
Finally, always follow the manufactures guidelines regarding maintenance and correct usage of laser printers. In particular, minimize exposure to emissions and toner particles; wear gloves when handling toner or cleaning inside the printer and use an (ESD) electrostatic discharge toner vacuum cleaner for toner spillages.
If followed correctly, manufacturers state that laser printer users will be exposed to emissions lower than occupational exposure limits set by various Heath and Safety Authorities.
All printer technologies have their pros and cons but the advantages of laser printers greatly outweigh any disadvantages. In particular, there has never been a better time price wise to take full advantage of the superior benefits gained from using Tabloid Laser Printers.