Inkjet Versus Laser Printers: Which Wins Out in Sustainability and Efficiency?

If you are in the market for a new printer, the debate about whether to choose an inkjet or laser model has raged for decades. Picking a clear winner in this head-to-head match-up is not as clear cut as ranking coffee versus tea. Key factors such as what the printer will be used for, frequency of use and budget will determine which model meets your business’ needs. However, long-held notions about which printers are better for which tasks are being upended. 

Laser printers have traditionally been the “go to” office printer, but there are signs that the tide could be changing on the ground. The latest inkjet printers are delivering better energy efficient performance than ever before at a lower cost and with less waste, creating a more sustainable printing ecosystem. Inkjet printers are also extremely versatile and are capable of producing top quality prints on various types of paper. 

Epson Ships 50 Millionth High-Capacity Ink Tank Inkjet Printer

CO2 emissions from consumables reduced by over 160,000 tonnes

Epson first launched high-capacity ink tank inkjet printers (now known as EcoTank in many markets) in October 2010, in Indonesia. The brand then steadily expanded the territory over which these printers are sold, expanding to 170 countries and regions by 2019. As a result, cumulative global sales of Epson’s high-capacity ink tank inkjet printers recently topped 50 million units. Moreover, by cutting down on plastic commonly used as the main component of ink cartridges,  the brand estimates that CO2 emissions were approximately 166,000 tonnes lower than they would have been if all these units had been cartridge printers