Printer Buying Guide for Indian Offices — Laser vs Ink Tank
How to choose between laser and ink tank printers for Indian offices and home use. Covers HP, Canon, Epson, and Brother options with per-page running costs and GST invoice from ITLY, Nehru Place.
Laser vs ink tank — which is right for your office?
Laser printers cost ₹1–3 per black-and-white page and are best for high-volume offices (500+ pages per month). Ink tank printers (like Epson EcoTank) cost only 30–75 paise per colour page, making them ideal for low-to-medium volume colour printing at home or in small offices.
Do you need duplex and ADF?
Auto duplex (both-side printing) halves your paper usage, saving ₹1,500–3,000 per year for medium-volume offices — available from ₹12,000. ADF (auto document feeder) lets you scan a stack of pages at once, useful for scanning invoices and contracts — available from ₹18,000.
WiFi vs USB printing
WiFi adds only ₹500–1,000 to the price and lets multiple people print from phones and laptops without cables. Recommended for any shared office setup.