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The Lexmark CS730de is a robust color laser printer designed for efficient document production. It features a 4.3" color touchscreen LCD for intuitive control and delivers crisp 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution in both black and color, with print speeds up to 42 ppm. With automatic duplex printing, a 1.2 GHz processor, 1024 MB of internal memory, and a recommended monthly duty cycle of 15,000 pages, this printer is well-suited for busy office environments requiring high-volume, high-quality color printing.
Buy a laser printer unless you regularly print high-quality glossy photos. For high-volume color, consider an ink-tank printer (Megatank/Ecotank) instead of traditional cartridge models to save hundreds on ink. Available from $1,005.82.
Inkjet printers have a razor-and-blades model: cheap upfront, but exorbitant ink costs. Laser printers cost more upfront but have a vastly superior and cheaper cost of ownership over their lifespan.
Common Failure Modes
Inkjet printers almost always fail due to dried and clogged printheads from infrequent use. Laser printers are much more robust but may eventually require fuser or drum replacements after thousands of pages.
Buy a laser printer unless you regularly print high-quality glossy photos. For high-volume color, consider an ink-tank printer (Megatank/Ecotank) instead of traditional cartridge models to save hundreds on ink.
Printers suffer from mechanical wear on gears and rollers. Cheaper inkjets may last a few years, while robust laser printers can last over a decade.
The Lexmark CS730de Color Laser Printer is available at bhphoto, starting at $1,005.82.
Inkjet printers have a razor-and-blades model: cheap upfront, but exorbitant ink costs. Laser printers cost more upfront but have a vastly superior and cheaper cost of ownership over their lifespan.
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