1960's 1967  Gary Starkweather, acknowledged as inventing the concept of the laser printer at Xerox using a Xerographic printing process, is on record as saying: "One day in 1967, I was sitting in my lab looking at all of these big mainframes when I started thinking, 'What if, instead of copying someone … [Read more...]

Laser printers make use of a process called Xerography which is defined as, “a dry copying process in which powder adheres to parts of a surface remaining electrically charged after being exposed to light from an image of the document to be copied” (Oxford English Dictionary). Laser printers and photocopiers … [Read more...]

Both LED (light emitting diodes) and LCD (liquid crystal display) printer technologies use a Xerographic printing process to produce their documents. However, their name derives from using either LEDs or LCDs and not a laser beam to transfer an electrostatic image to the photoreceptor: See stage 3 of How Do … [Read more...]

Laser printers and photocopiers both make use of the process known as Xerography:  “a dry copying process in which powder adheres to parts of a surface remaining electrically charged after being exposed to light from an image of the document to be copied” (Oxford English Dictionary). However, there are 2 … [Read more...]

Although there have been many systems developed for defining a standard for paper size(s), the International paper size standard (ISO) and North American sizes are the 2 most widespread systems currently in use. International Organization for Standardization (ISO 216) Series A3 297 mm x 420 mm 11.69 inch … [Read more...]

'Original Cartridges' or OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) What are they?   New cartridges made by the manufacturer. Pros:   Cartridges produced by the laser printer manufacturer are designed and produced to the highest standards resulting in optimal print quality.   'Toner level' indicators … [Read more...]

Given the confusing array of features and options available, consider carefully what aspects are most important to you. Write down the essential features required and use them to narrow down the choice of printers. Don’t be side tracked by expensive flashy gimmicks - you will only end up paying for features … [Read more...]

Traditionally, consumers would buy laser printers and their consumables from their local high street computer store, but the internet revolution changed buying and selling practices for ever. Both have pros and cons for the prospective buyer which include: High Street Pros:   Direct personal contact with … [Read more...]

Before carrying out any basic maintenance on a laser printer, consider the following points:   Consult the manufacturer's handbook regarding issues concerning health, safety and warranty conditions.   Before replacing or repairing items, always check that the settings on the computer/printer are correct.   … [Read more...]

Examples of applications and businesses who use A3 laser printers because they are capable of producing wide format prints/documents, economically, quickly and in high volumes with excellent quality. … [Read more...]

The following article compares A3 laser printers to A4 laser printers and gives examples of features found in lower and higher price groupings for: A3 and A4 monochrome laser printers A3 and A4 colour laser printers Price Economy of scale dictates product price. Manufacturers need to cover costs, … [Read more...]

The joy of color printing does comes at a cost... When comparing colour and monochrome laser printers, pros and cons follow a similar pattern found in printers of any competing technology e.g. inkjets. Colour printers are more complex in design and use additional consumables when compared to monochrome … [Read more...]

Two of the most frequent questions asked when considering buying an A3 colour printer are: Why choose an A3 colour laser printer if its more expensive than an A3 inkjet printer? What are the advantages and disadvantages of A3 laser printers compared to A3 inkjet printers? Laser printers come into … [Read more...]

As a general guide, a low end laser printer costs equivalent to a top end inkjet printer. The higher cost of purchase is due to a number of factors: Kyocera FS-C8500DN laser printer    Kyocera FS-9530DN laser printer Technology Laser printer technology is more sophisticated than an … [Read more...]

Laser printers, if used sensibly, comply with Health and Safety Legislation. As is the case for any machine, it is the responsibility of the user to follow good practice guidelines. In particular, avoid unnecessary exposure to the toner powder, use a well maintained/serviced laser printer and place the … [Read more...]