Card Printer | ID card issuance, access control systems | 600dpi resolution (▲100% over industry standard 300dpi, ISO/IEC 19794-5) USB 2.0 interface (▲20% faster than USB 1.1) Color printing (16.7M colors) | High-resolution photo-quality images, seamless USB connectivity, customizable color options | Higher upfront cost, requires specialized card media |
Label Printer | Packaging, asset tracking | 300dpi (ASTM D638) Thermal/inkjet technology (▲15% faster than dot-matrix) Direct thermal printing (▲30% cost-effective for short-term use) | Rapid label production, durable outputs for industrial environments | Limited color range, smaller print area, frequent media replacement |
Inkjet Printer | Home offices, small businesses | 4800x1200dpi (ISO/IEC 24711) Color printing (▲50% more vibrant than monochrome) Low ink cost (▲25% cheaper than laser toner) | Affordable color printing, versatile media compatibility | Slow print speeds, ink drying issues, recurring ink expenses |
Laser Printer | High-volume offices | 600dpi (ISO/IEC 19794-5) 25ppm (▲50% faster than industry average 16ppm) Low energy consumption (▲30% greener than inkjet) | High-speed printing, crisp text, low cost per page for large volumes | High initial cost, requires toner replacement, bulky design |
Thermal Printer | Receipts, barcode labels | 203dpi (ASTM F2980) Direct thermal printing (▲40% energy-efficient vs inkjet) 300ms print speed (▲2x faster than dot-matrix) | Instant printing, no ink/toner required, lightweight portability | Monochrome only, labels degrade over time, limited to specific media |
Desktop Printer | General office use | 1200x1200dpi (ISO/IEC 24711) Multifunctional (print/scan/copy ▲50% more features than single-function models) 20ppm (▲25% faster than basic models) | Compact design, all-in-one functionality, cost-effective for small teams | Moderate speed for high-volume tasks, frequent maintenance for multi-functions |