Inkjet Tank printers, inkjet printing becomes convenient even for large volumes

Save on prints, refillable inkjet printers

The new Tank inkjet printers allow you to save on prints, as well as their advantages and disadvantages

Inkjet tank printers, recently presented on the market with different names depending on the manufacturer, aim to change the minds of many people and especially companies.

The objective of the manufacturers of these printers is in fact to convince customers, especially business customers, that inkjet printing is also something convenient for the office and that laser printing is not the only possible choice.

Inkjet tank printers, paradigm shift

The distinction has always been quite clear and clear. On the one hand the printers for end customers, on the other those for business customers.

From a technical point of view, the difference lay in the type of inks.

The traditional inkjet printer in fact uses liquid ink, sold in small containers (cartridges) which in addition to including the ink, in some models (especially the Epson series) also includes the print head itself.

This solution, very convenient for those with low printing volumes, becomes inconvenient and extremely expensive for companies that need to print large volumes without interruptions and continuous replacements.

Companies that until now have therefore had to opt for laser printing, making a virtue of necessity.

So the most common printer in offices is the one that uses powdered toner, for a convenient solution but not the best in terms of results.

Inkjet vs laser, an endless competition

Technically, inkjet printers have many advantages in terms of quality and yield compared to laser printers.

Advantages that business customers were aware of, but could not make the most of given the many logistical disadvantages.

A forced choice well known by printer manufacturers, who have tried for years to create the perfect printer.

The perfect printer?

Has the time for the perfect printer really come? Epson thinks so and believes it has created this “junction” with inkjet tank printers.

This new series of printers is in fact based on the technology and quality of inkjet printing, but does not use traditional print cartridges, but rather ink tanks that can be refilled using special bottles.

The objective of this series of printers, not too hidden considering the claim: “Are you thinking of buying a laser ? Think again” is in fact to inform and convert companies and professionals of this interesting news.

Inkjet tank, Ecotank

As we have already explained, there are many advantages of the inkjet printing system compared to the laser one. Advantages that increase even more when you choose an inkjet tank printer.

These new machines in fact bring several interesting benefits that cover various areas to those who choose them.

Ecological benefit

The running cost of these machines is minimal, and so is their ecological impact. In fact, refillable bottles reduce the amount of waste generated.

The use of inkjet inks instead of lasers further reduces the pollution produced also in the form of consumption of the printer itself.

The ink used in the inkjet tanks is new generation with a very low polluting impact, so the containers used for refilling can be disposed of with traditional plastic, with a further environmental and economic advantage also during the disposal phase.

Technical benefit

The inkjet tanks of these printers are very large. Large quantities of ink available, which combined with very low consumption allow very high numbers in the printing phase.

Each model has a different ink capacity in its containers, but some even guarantee 10,000, 11,000 prints, for a period of time that satisfies even the most demanding office and professional.

Unlike laser printing , there are no warm-up times or waiting times for the first copy.

Reduced management costs

There is nothing simpler than an inkjet printer, especially compared to a laser printer . No development group or melting unit, for a machine that has truly low technical management times and costs.

Obviously there are not only advantages for this type of printer, but also some disadvantages that should be considered before any purchase.

Disadvantages of Inkjet tank printing systems

Payback times

A machine designed for very high printing volumes automatically has a fairly long purchase amortization period. Or rather, the depreciation of the machine should be considered based on the number of pages. Purchased for the use for which they were developed and by choosing the model that best corresponds to your needs, you will have a very good depreciation value.

Technical precautions

Despite the presence of external tanks, inkjet printing systems always work the same way. A particle of ink is "shot" onto the sheet and it absorbs it by fixing it.

So when you print it will be necessary to wait a few moments for this drying process to run its course, in order to have a perfect print on which you can immediately, if necessary, make notes or details.

How to best use inkjet tank printers?

The first piece of advice is obviously to get to know your needs and printing volumes as best as possible before choosing between the various models offered equipped with this technology.

By knowing how many pages will be printed each day and the total number of hours the printer will be active, it will become simple to choose the model best suited to your needs.

Who were inkjet tanks designed for?

These are obviously printers designed and dedicated to the business market.

The range of possible applications covered is as infinite as that of the models in the catalogue.

They range from small machines, perhaps monochrome, suitable for small studios or single professionals, up to high-volume machines, designed for large offices or printing centers.

To conclude

Inkjet tanks aim to fill a space that has remained empty for too long between two different printing technologies and at the same time to make happy the many business customers who until now had to, like it or not, opt for laser printers .

An intelligent choice, which we are sure, will be appreciated by the market.