Canon specialist says inkjet technology could overtake laser

Sep 14, 2015

Heinrich Pretorius

Heinrich Pretorius

A South Africa-based expert in the OEM’s offering says high-yield and single ink cartridges are putting business inkjet printers “on a par with lasers, for a reduced capital outlay”.

Heinrich Pretorius, Canon Product Specialist at distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC), says that the new technology is overcoming the traditional problem that despite inkjet’s cheap capital outlay, “replacement ink has always been a significant expense, raising the cost per page of printing”, IT Online reported.

Among the “many different options” for inkjet devices, entry-level units require the lowest capital outlay, but also use the tri-cartridge system, meaning the whole cartridge must be replaced when just one colour runs out. This makes it “advisable” for business users requiring higher printing volumes to purchase a higher specification printer offering single ink cartridges.

Extra-large cartridges are also now available for inkjet printers, further reducing cost per page and “adding value”, according to Pretorius. Inkjets are also becoming more focused on business clients as single function and MFP devices with monthly page volumes of upwards of 1,500 pages become available, offering print speeds of 23ppm in black and white, and 15ppm in colour.

Print quality is also increased by “water, friction and marker resistant print” options, enabling inkjets to effectively compete with the laser market.

 

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