How long does laser toner last?

A standard-yield toner cartridge prints 1,200-3,000 pages. High-yield cartridges print 3,000-6,000 pages. For a home office printing 300 pages per month, a high-yield cartridge lasts 10-20 months. Unlike inkjet, toner doesn't dry out — it can sit unused for months without any issues.

Do I need a color laser for home office?

Most home office printing is black text on white paper — contracts, invoices, reports. A mono laser handles this faster and cheaper than color. If you occasionally need color, print those jobs at a local print shop or use a separate color inkjet. Color laser printers cost 2-3x more to buy and operate.

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