Top Five Laser Printers for Under $200
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We have all had the typical ink-jet printer at home at one time or another, but many people are now switching to laser printers. The main reasons for the switch to laser printers are speed and durability. Read on to see this reviewer's top 5 laser printers for under $200.
When laser printers first hit the market, they were extremely expensive and only businesses could afford the high price tag. Now that laser printer technology is no longer new to the printer market, you can pick up a nice laser printer for about the same cost as a top-notch ink-jet printer. There is a reason why businesses prefer laser printers over ink-jet printers, and now more and more people are switching to laser printers at home as well.
Laser printers work at a much higher rate of speed than ink-jet printers simply because lasers move much quicker than an ink-jet. They are also more durable than ink-jet printers and they require less frequent toner refills. Although you can purchase an ink-jet printer for $30-$40, ink refills are required frequently and are very expensive. A laser printer is much more cost efficient and will last longer than your ink-jet printer. There is maintenance required with a laser printer, which usually consists of cleaning the internal components after about 50,000 pages have been printed with a particular unit. The maintenance schedule varies with each individual model.
With some laser printers now dipping under the $200 level, they are becoming popular for people who work from home, small offices on a tight budget, or for people looking for better performance from the printer at their home. In this article, I want to take a look at five of the top performing laser printers on the market for under $200. Any of the printers in my top five would be good choices for the home office or small business. There are plenty of good laser printers on the market, but these are the ones that I have chosen as some of the best in their price range. Keep in mind that all of my choices are monochrome laser printers, as color laser printers are much more expensive. Let's take a closer look at my picks.
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