What is the difference between an ink jet and laser jet printer and how do I know which one is the best choice for me?

What is the difference between an ink jet and laser jet printer and how do I know which one is the best choice for me?

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The difference between an ink jet and a laser jet printer is obviously in the way they use the ink. For an ink jet printer, what happens is the printer actually sprays the ink on to the piece of paper. Laser jet sprays ink out and it burns the ink onto the paper. It is slightly different. Next thing you have to take it consideration is the price. Laser printers usually cost a lot more than ink jet printers and their ink usually also cost a lot more. Laser printers are usually more for home business or small business use, and even for a big business and they have a very high volume. If you are not intending to print about fifty thousand pages a month then go with the normal ink jet printer because that's what you use to print photos as well.