It is common knowledge that laser printers are more expensive than inkjet printers are. If you throw in A3 printing capability in the package, the price is expected to go much higher. So why do people buy A3 laser printers knowing that they are more expensive? The answer is in the package. Not counting the initial cost of the printers, laser printers are more effective printers compared to inkjets.
Lower Printing Cost per Page
Laser printers may be more expensive than inkjet printers may. But when it comes to their printing cost, laser printers are much cheaper. You factor in the price of the toner and the number of pages it can print, their cost is a lot lower. Most laser printers have a printing cost of 2 cents per page, unlike inkjets, which is at 8 cents per page.
Infrequent Cartridge Replacement
Laser toner cartridges have higher yields compared to inkjet cartridges. An ink cartridge may be able to yield a few hundred pages but laser cartridges can reach to a few thousands. This means you don’t need to replace the cartridge as frequent as when you have an inkjet printer.
Additional Media Option
A3 laser printers allow an additional option for A3 paper size. Ordinarily, most desktop printers can print up to a Legal size the maximum. With an A3 printer, you can print up to A3 sizes while maintaining the capability of printing in smaller sizes.
Fast Printing Speeds
Laser printers have faster printing speeds compared to inkjet printers. This is mainly because of their printing method. An inkjet printer prints by having the printer-head go sidewise. This means that the computer only has to pass data to the printer by line. However, the laser printer uses a different method. First, it stores the image on the surface of a drum. The drum is a photosensitive device, which uses light to store the image. Then the image is printed on the paper by rolling the drum.
Dry Printouts
Laser printers are known for producing dry printouts. This is one of the main differences between an inkjet and a laser printer. The process uses dry ink granules instead of wet ink. This is why printouts come out dry. In order to stick to the paper, the ink and paper is heated to a certain degree where the ink fuses to the paper. This advantage allows users to immediately pick up their output instead of waiting for a few minutes for them to dry.
Available Options
There are several A3 laser printers on the market. There are those that are monochrome and those that print in color as well. I will touch on 3 models from different brands and give you an idea what each one can offer.
Kyocera FS-9530DN
The Kyocera FS-9530DN is a monochrome laser printer that has a print speed of 51 PPM (pages per minute) with a maximum monthly duty cycle of 300,000 pages per month. Resolutions are up to 1800 x 600 dpi on a fast 1200 mode. It has two 500-sheet multipurpose trays (MPT), plus another MPT that can hold up to 200 sheets, putting the total up to 1200 sheets its standard paper supply.
The maximum paper size is A3/11″ x 17″ with maximum paper weight up to 110 lb. index. Duplexing or two-sided printing is a standard. It may be connected within your local network using 10/100BaseTX, Parallel, Hi-Speed USB 2.0; Standard USB Host.
The FS-9530DN is available on Amazon at a lesser price of $3,099.00 than its suggested retail. TK-712, the high yield black toner cartridge with up to 40,000 page yield, also by Kyocera, is compatible with the FS-9530DN. Available also at Amazon from $95.
GENICOM LN45 Laser Printer
The GENICOM LN45 Laser Printer delivers outstanding image quality and excellent performance with print speed of up to 45 pages per minute and true 600 dpi image resolution. The LN45 has five input trays to hold a variety of paper sizes, weights, and types including labels, transparencies, and cover stock.
The LN45 allows you to save time and be more productive by letting the printer prepare your documents for distribution with its collate, staple, and hole punch features. Has two input trays – one holds 550 sheets; the other, 250 sheets.
Measuring 29.5 x 36 x 22.5 inches and weighing at 99 pounds, the LN45 is available at Amazon for just a little over $3,000. Compatible Genicom Microlaser 450 Toner Cartridge with a 30,000 page yield, Ml450x-aa Ep Cartridge Black, is available also at Amazon from $277.
Xerox Phaser 7760DN
The Xerox Phaser 7760DN delivers print speeds of up to 35 ppm, Color; and up to 45 ppm, Black. Its maximum duty cycle is up to 150,000 pages / month, but has a recommended monthly print volume of only up to 20,000 pages for optimal performance. Paper input capability is a total of 650 sheets in two trays of 500-sheets and 150-sheets.
It likewise offers the options of advanced finisher, which provides for 50-sheet multi-position stapling, 3-hole punch, up to 3,500 sheets; and professional finisher, 50-sheet multi-position stapling, 3-hole punch, saddle-stitch booklet making, v-folding, up to 2,000 sheets.
Duplex printing is standard, with speeds as fast as 9 seconds color, 6 seconds black-and-white. Maximum resolution is up to 1200 x 1200 dpi.
The Phaser 7760DN uses four toner cartridges: Magenta, and Cyan both at just under $240; Yellow at $227; and Black with page yield of 30,000, at $70. All color toner cartridges have a page yield of 25,000 pages each; available on such as Amazon as well.
In Conclusion
Laser printers, especially A3 laser printers, are expensive machines. However, it is the advantages that these printers offer that make customers decide to purchase one despite their cost. If you look at it in a long-term perspective, the initial cost plus the operational cost of using laser printers will be lesser than that of the inkjet printers. However, this is assuming that they will use the printers on a regular basis.
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