{"id":16449,"date":"2016-03-29T12:15:09","date_gmt":"2016-03-29T11:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tonergiant.co.uk\/blog\/?page_id=16449"},"modified":"2025-02-28T14:55:17","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T14:55:17","slug":"solid-ink-buying-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tonergiant.co.uk\/blog\/buying-guide\/buying-guide-types-of-printer\/solid-ink-buying-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Solid Ink Printer Buying Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

The unofficial underdog of the printing world, solid ink printers aren\u2019t widely used, but those who own one would argue until they\u2019re red in the face that they\u2019re the best printers on the market. With cheap running costs, excellent colour reproduction and package-free, environmentally-friendly cartridges, solid ink printers offer a serious alternative for those left unconvinced by inkjet and laser machines.<\/p>\n

Before you run out and buy one however, you should be aware that like all printer types<\/a>, solid ink printers do have their pitfalls. It\u2019s important to weigh up the advantages of disadvantages of solid ink printing before agreeing to buy a machine, as it may turn out that a solid ink printer<\/a> isn\u2019t right for your requirements.<\/p>\n

Here, we\u2019ll provide a list of the pros and cons of solid ink printers, helping you to understand the benefits and limitations of the technology.<\/p>\n

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The Advantages of Solid Ink Printing<\/h3>\n

Aside from the advantages listed above, what other benefits can those who buy a solid ink printer expect from the technology?<\/p>\n

They\u2019re Cheap to Run<\/h4>\n

While replacement inks for solid ink printers are fairly pricey, the high page yield<\/a> of each cartridge more than makes up for this relatively high price tag. The average solid ink printer can produce hundreds of printouts from a single stick of ink, meaning you rarely find yourself having to stop printing to top up the tank.<\/p>\n

They\u2019re Eco-Friendly<\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re conscious of your carbon footprint and like to keep your waste to a minimum, a solid ink printer could be just the type of machine you\u2019re looking for. The Xerox solid ink sticks used in each printer don\u2019t come with any other packaging other than what they\u2019re wrapped in, and once they\u2019re used up, there\u2019s no empties to dispose of \u2014 meaning less harmful waste sent to landfill.<\/p>\n

They\u2019re Excellent for Printing Photographs<\/h4>\n

Rivalling inkjet printers in terms of accurate colour reproduction, solid ink printers are ideal for printing full colour images. Due to the solid ink melting down during the print process, this lends itself perfectly to the production of accurate colour when printing photographs and other graphics.<\/p>\n

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The Disadvantages of Solid Ink Printing<\/h3>\n

Unfortunately for those interested in investing in a solid ink printer, the technology does have its downsides. Here we look at the negative aspects of owning a solid ink printer.<\/p>\n

They Take a While to Warm Up and Cool Down<\/h4>\n

If speed is at the top of your new printer wish list, you might want to look elsewhere. Before solid ink printers start chucking out sheets, they need time to warm up and melt the solid ink sticks into liquid form. This takes time, and can impact upon the overall first page rate.<\/p>\n

They\u2019re Expensive to Buy<\/h4>\n

Given solid ink printers are manufactured by a single supplier (Xerox), the company has free rein to charge what they like for the technology. This means solid ink printers can be expensive to buy outright, particularly when compared with the equivalent inkjet or laser alternative.<\/p>\n

They\u2019re Vulnerable to Low Melting Temperatures<\/h4>\n

Though solid ink won\u2019t melt in the sun after it\u2019s been applied to a sheet of paper, it\u2019s by no means a permanent fix. Some solid ink printer users have noted that when laminating a sheet of paper, the heat can distort and smudge the ink on the page due to its relatively low melting temperature. So if you do a lot of laminating, a solid ink printer may not be suitable for your requirements.<\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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