LED and Laser Printers: Key Differences Before You Buy

Many buyers are unaware of the technical distinction between LED and laser printers. While both use toner rather than liquid ink, laser printers utilize a moving laser beam to draw the document onto the imaging drum. \n\nLED printers, conversely, use a stationary array of light-emitting diodes to flash the entire image across the drum at once. Because LED printers have fewer moving parts, they are often more compact and theoretically less prone to mechanical wear over time. However, high-end laser printers still dominate the market in terms of ultra-high resolution text.