Inkjet printer: power consumption and costs in check

If you want to buy a new inkjet printer or laser printer, it depends on the power consumption of the devices. We show you what costs you will have to pay for which devices.

Inkjet printer: purchase and ink costs

• Compared to laser printers, inkjet printers are a little cheaper to buy. It starts at 40 euros. You can get solid models for less than 100 euros.
• Ink costs vary widely between model and manufacturer. Third-party ink usually only costs half and is not much inferior in quality. Compared to laser printers, ink is about the same price, sometimes even cheaper.

Inkjet electricity costs

• While a laser printer requires between 300 and 550 watts of power, most inkjet printers use 10 to 30 watts. The electricity costs are therefore much lower.
• In standby or sleep mode, the consumption is well below 10 watts. For home users, the inkjet printer is usually the cheaper choice.