Comparison of Technologies Ink versus Laser: Comparison of Technologies: Ink versus Laser
If your office requires a simple, fast, and cost-efficient printer, you normally either choose a monochrome laser or an ink-jet printer. Our lab compares both technologies in regard to speed and quality of print, features, and cost of print.
For that task our lab chose a Brother HL-2150N, which works with toner powder and is equipped with a network interface.
This printer´s price and features can compare with a Hewlett-Packard Officejet Pro 8000, which holds a network interface as well but is stocked with four ink-cartridges.
- Brother HL-2150N…
...with toner cartridge, for some 180 Euros. - HP Officejet Pro 8000 A809a…
...with ink cartridges, about 150 Euros.
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brother HL-2150N | HP Officejet Pro 8000 | |
| Price (ca., MSRP) | 180 Euros | 150 Euros |
| Speed of print B/W (manufacturer information) | 22 ppm | 35 ppm |
| Duplex unit | no | yes |
| Max. paper weight | 163 g/m² | 280 g/m² |
| Max. paper capacity (scope of supply) | 250 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Optional paper trays | none | 1 (CB090A), ca. 35 Euros |
| Max. paper capacity | 250 sheets | 500 sheets |
| Manual feed | yes, 1 sheet | none |
| Cost of print for one sheet A4 with text (with www.druckkosten.de, 25.000 printed sheets) | 3,1 Cents | 1,7 Cents |
| Cost of print (manufacturer information, ISO) | Not comparable due to different test documents (ISO 19752 vs. ISO 24712 ) | |
| Energy costs (ca.) | 10 Euros p.a. | 4 Euros p.a. |
| Interfaces | USB / Lan | USB / Lan |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Blauer Engel / Energy Star | no / yes | no / yes |
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Brother HL-2150N compared to HP Officejet Pro 8000: Cheap mono laser printer with network versus simple, fit-for-office ink printer.
