Could anyone share their personal experience with the ink tank printers in the market vis-a-vis laser printer, they mention that it is cost efficient .@goldberry Are scanners that bad, or was is it just the case with that specific printer?
Been using Ink Tank printer in this lockdown (at hometown). Canon G2000
Had used laser printers for many years (mostly HP 1020)
Print quality - laser is superior. Ink tank isn't far behind
Print speed - laser wins easily
Color print option - ink tank wins
Ease of refill and maintenance,cost - ink tank wins.. just buy the bottle pour it yourself.
Canon ink tank black ink costs 500 rs per bottle.. approx 4-5k prints. Laser cost might seem similar superficially if you consider only powder refill (300 rs odd for 2k pages) but you do need to replace the cartridge (1000 rs) after 3-4 refills.
Didn't need maintenance till now. Laser you are dependent on a shop for refill. Also paper jam issue is much more on a laser printer..
Duplex - if you buy a one side laser and plan to do manual duplex it will be a pain because paper jams when you try printing on second side. Manual duplex is very good on a ink tank printer
Final conclusion -- they are very close. If you need color prints the answer is straight forward(ink tank). If Greyscale duplex is priority both options are equally good IMO
