Visually there isn't much difference between laserjets and inkjets at 
the same dpi, unless you have a very discerning eye and are looking for 
permanency.

There are people who will argue that there is a big difference between 
postscript and non-postscript output.  And if they can see the 
difference, then that is their right to argue. I don't have a 
publisher's eye which is used to thinking in absolutely crystal quality. 
  To my eye as long as it looks clear and easy to read and the layout is 
attractive and conducive to easy performance it is fine.

But the differences between postscript and non-postscript ouput 
notwithstanding, 1200dpi is 1200dpi.

But there are some very important differences, still between laserjet 
and inkjet output.  For one, the inks still run when they get wet.  They 
don't run and bleed if you get the paper slightly damp and dry it 
immediately, like they used to.  And especially when used with paper 
designed for inkjets, there is no bleeding of the ink into the paper.

But permanency is a big issue and inkjet inks fade fairly quickly when 
used a lot under bright lights.

With the cost of laserjets so low, I would pay the extra money and buy a 
laserjet.



Mr. Liudas Motekaitis wrote:
> I would love to hear from people who have the experience of printing with
> both laser-jet and ink-jet printers. The technologies have come a long way
> in recent years, and prices, especially of ink jet printers, have gone way
> down. One question: if one were to print a Finale file on a HP postscript
> laser-jet printer at 1200 x 1200 dpi, and again on a HP non-postscript
> ink-jet printer at the same 1200 x 1200 dpi, would there be a difference? I
> know that different printers from different manufacturers yield different
> results, but how is it with the same manufacturer?
> 
> Liudas
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