Will I save money by investing in a laser printer?

Question

I print approximately 30-60 pages a day, of notes for school. I almost always print in black and white, on "quick print/lowest quality" settings, with my HP Photosmart Inkjet printer. I have to replace the black cartridge at least once or twice a month.

If I invest in a small monochromatic laser printer, will I generally be saving money on ink versus continuing to use my inkjet printer?

Specifically I'm looking into the HP LaserJet P1505.

Thank you in advance for your answers and any insight!

Answer 1

yes go for it, inkjets and 60 pages a day = expense, probably pay for the printer quicker than you realise, plus the lasers speed is a bonus

Answer 2

You can get a black laser printer for $40 today (Samsung or Brother) and it's good for at least 1000 pages. You can get a good color laser today for $80!  Samsung CLP-300 at http://www.staples.com/office/supplies/p...

I have this printer and it's really nice. Toner cartridges are more expensive then inkjet cartridges ($70 for a set of 4 at http://ccs-digital.com/ink.asp ) but they last for about 2,000 pages.

Answer 3

For sure. Inkjets are much more expensive for black and white only.

Inkjet printer manufacturers make money by selling really cheap printers but really expensive ink that doesn't last long.

I have had really good experiences with HP Laserjets. They last really long, and although the cartridges are more expensive, they last much, much longer.