Knowing which cartridges work in your printer is incredibly important. By ordering the wrong product you could end up spending much more than you think or at least having to organize an inconvenient return shipment if the error is caught on time, so before ruining the entire printer!
Ink cartridges and printer toner are two completely different refill types, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. If you are trying to learn more about printer cartridges or are looking for a new printer and cannot decide what to buy, this article will tell you everything you need to know.
What is the difference between printer ink and toner?
Simply put, ink cartridges contain liquid and are used by inkjet printers, printer toners on the other hand contain dust and are used by laser printers.
Ink cartridges and printer toner are two completely different refill types, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.
The ink inside a cartridge can be dye-based or pigment-based, depending on the cartridge used. Most inkjet printers on the market traditionally include dye-based inks. They are cheaper than pigment-based ink cartridges and are popular for their ability to produce vivid, lifelike colour prints and photos. However, dye-based inks are not waterproof and can be prone to smudging, and many prints tend to fade after 25 years. Pigment-based ink offers a sharper finish and faster drying time than dye-based ink. It is appreciated by professional photographers and graphic designers for its ability to print archival-quality images and text. Pigment ink also tends to resist water and UV rays better than dye-based ink and can resist fading for up to 200 years.
