Different printers are available in the market for fulfilling different requirements of printing. If you have been to shops or websites searching for printers, you may come across the terms like ‘laser labels’ or ‘inkjet labels’. What is implied in such listings is that Laser Labels for Laser Printers can be used for laser printers only and inkjet labels for inkjet printers.

This type of display is made as the materials that have been used can work better with particular type of printing, either laser or inkjet. Since inkjet printers and laser printers have different working methods, it is very important to choose right materials so that best quality of printing is possible to be achieved with such printers. Here a brief discussion about the working of two printers is made to make your choice for labels and ink/toner cartridges easier.

Laser Printers

Such printers work with the use of pressure and heat for bonding toner, a dry quality of powder, on the surface where the printing is being made. In printing with laser printers, laser labels are chosen as such labels can endure high temperature and do not get deformed or damaged due to printing process. The labels used in such printers offer a very smooth surface that can help to work more efficiently and help easy bonding with toner.

These labels can be of different type and may come with either gloss or matt finish and the material of labels can be from polyester or other synthetic materials. Laser labels can be very helpful for printing labels in home or offices. These types of labels are very durable and are highly suitable where high speed and volume of printing is required.

Inkjet Printers

In Inkjet printers, ink is deposited on the surface where printing is being made. Most of applied ink is absorbed on the surface of the material where printing is carried on. That implies that the labels used for inkjet printers come with a porous surface that helps in absorbing the ink as well as allow the same to dry efficiently. The ink cartridges are available like the cyan, black, yellow, magenta and you can easily load toner cartridges to print also. It is desirable to have a stock of ink toner cartridges to ensure that work gets never interrupted for lack of proper supplies.

Both laser printers as well as inkjet printers are capable to produce high resolution and high quality print. There is not a great difference between such types of printers. While some prefer using inkjet printer, when required to produce high resolution photographs or graphic designs. On the other hand for high volume printing at a fast pace, and to print waterproof quality laser jet printer may be idle. It is essential to use laser labels for laser printers and inkjet labels for inkjet printers.

In case you are not sure what type of material your printer is able to process, you may check the manual for printer provided by the manufacturer.