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Here you will find our large range of colour laser printers for home and office use. Discover colour laser printers ranging from HP, Brother, Canon, Xerox to Kyocera. Find the best colour laser printer for you by using the filters on this page. Order now!
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Colour laser printers have a high printing speed and offer economical printing solutions. If you are looking for an efficient and cost-effective way to print various documents in colour, a colour laser printer is the best choice. Colour laser printers are notable for being multifunctional, having fast printing speeds and being cost-effective making them the best choice for use in busy offices or an organised home office. Experience the efficiency and affordability of colour laser printing for all your document needs at home or in the office.

Advantages of colour laser printers

Colour laser printers offer several advantages over other types of printers. The most important advantages are:
  • High-quality colour print: Laser printers print high-quality prints with detailed text and vibrant colours. They are particularly well-suited for printing graphics, presentations, and marketing materials.

  • Low cost per page: While colour laser printers often have a higher upfront cost compared to inkjet printers, they typically have a lower cost per page, especially for colour prints. This can result in long-term cost savings, particularly for businesses or individuals with high printing needs.

  • Durability: Laser printers are generally more durable than inkjet printers and require less maintenance. They have fewer moving parts, which reduces the likelihood of mechanical failures or malfunctions.

  • Versatility: Colour laser printers can handle a wide range of media types and sizes, including envelopes, labels, cardstock, and glossy paper. This versatility makes them suitable for various printing applications, from everyday documents to marketing materials and photographs.

  • Fast printing speeds: Colour laser printers are ideal for environments where printing large volumes of documents.
Colour laser printers are a reliable and efficient option for users who require high-quality colour prints and low cost per page.

How does a coloured printer work?

A colour laser printer prints through laser printing also called electrophotography. Colour laser printers work by using a laser to produce an electrostatic image on a photosensitive drum. This is a more detailed step by step:
  1. Sending the data or image: Using your computer or phone send the document or picture you wish to print to your colour laser printer. The printer will receive it and will throughout the following steps process it to paper.

  2. Getting ready: Laser printers clean before each print job. This is essential to ensure residue from previous prints are removed. After cleaning, ‘conditioning’ which is where the static charge is applied to the paper happens. In preparation for the print job the drum inside the printer gets charged with electricity. The drum is then charged negatively.

  3. Drawing the image: A laser beam inside the printer shines on the drum, removing the electrical charge in specific spots. It creates a pattern that represents the image to be printed.

  4. Applying the colour: Each colour toner prints cyan, magenta, yellow and black. This is achieved by the drum rotating the four toners.

  5. Putting it all together: The spots on the drum where the laser has removed the charge attract the toner particles. The toner sticks to these spots, forming the image you want to print. A piece of paper is rolled through the printer and passes close to the drum. The toner on the drum is transferred onto the paper.

  6. Making it stick: The toner now needs to be fused to the paper. As it passes through the heated rollers, the heat melts the particles and fuses the print to paper permanently.

  7. Output: The finished print is now ready to be used.

Colour laser printers use a mixture of electricity, light and particles of colour to work together to create your documents or images. Prints from colour laser printers are highly resistant to accidental spills due to the nature of the toner used in the printing process. Colour laser printers stand out from inkjet printers as they use toner which are tiny coloured powders used to print instead of ink. This powder composition prevents colours smudging or bleeding when exposed to spills, ensuring prints remain entact. Whether it's a small water droplet or splash of coffee, prints from colour laser printers are resilient maintaining their quality when faced with accidental spills.

  Industry use of colour laser printers

Colour laser printers are widely used across many industries due to their versatility and value for money. Below we list how these printers are used in different sectors:
  • Advertising and marketing agencies use them for printing promotional materials.
  • Graphic designers use them for printing prototypes and digital work. 
  • Healthcare facilities use colour laser printers to print charts and records. 
  • Legal firms use them to print court filings and legal documents. 
  • Manufacturing companies print product labels, manuals, quality control documents and production reports using these printers.
  • Financial institutions print reports, statements and invoices. They require the security features that some laser printers have as they handle sensitive data.
  • Architecture and engineering use colour laser printers to create blueprints, construction plans, diagrams and technical drawings.
  • Education institutions use colour laser printers to print notes, hand outs, colourful posters, detailed charts, report cards and study materials.
Colour laser printers are perfect tools in facilitating communication, productivity and printed documentation across many sectors. With their ability to deliver vibrant colour prints and sharp detailed text documents, colour laser printers are indispensable tools in businesses.
 

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Common questions

What is the cheapest laser printer?

There are different colours of laser printers with an excellent price-quality ratio. The Brother MFC series colour laser printers are usually very competitively priced. The HP Colour Laser models also have a competitive price. You can order all these printers in our webshop with a lowest price guarantee.

Why should I buy a colour laser printer?

Choose a colour laser printer if you regularly print letters, reports and documents in colour. Consider, for example, graphs, tables, figures or small images. You can print these types of documents faster, more efficiently and cheaper with a colour laser printer than with an inkjet printer.

How do you test colour laser printers?

Test colour printers by printing various documents and images to evaluate sharpness, clarity, and colour accuracy, paying attention to subtle details like gradients and colour tones. Test the printer's resolution with high-resolution images or patterns to ensure it can accurately print details. Measure printing speed for tasks and compare with manufacturer claims. Evaluate media handling capabilities by testing compatibility with various media types and sizes, including specialty media and borderless printing. Assess connectivity options, software compatibility, and overall user experience, considering factors like setup ease, noise levels and maintenance requirements.

Choosing the best colour printer for home use depends on your specific needs and preferences. In order to choose the best one you must consider the following factors such as print quality, speed, features and budget. Here are some of our recommended printers for home use:

The HP Colour LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw

 Combining printing, scanning and copying capabilities, this printer caters to various home office needs. With fast printing speeds, automatic duplex printing and wireless connectivity, it ensures quick, economical and convenient operation. Its intuitive touchscreen interface and security features provide ease of use and peace of mind.

Canon i-SENSYS MF651Cw All-in-One A4 Laser Printer Colour with WiFi (3 in 1)		 The Canon i-SENSYS All-in-One A4 Laser Printer is a great space saving printer for home with versatile functionality and user-friendly features. Despite its compact design it still delivers high-quality prints in colour and sharp text documents. This printer has mobile printing and energy saving features.

Xerox C310 A4 Colour Laser Printer with Wi-Fi		 With its compact and robust design you can count on this printer to provide consistent performance and durability. It allows duplex printing and has an energy saving feature which is both efficient and cost-effective. It is user-friendly for home use, setting up and navigating its function is easy. The Xerox C310 prints vibrant colours and with built in Wi-Fi connect from your computer, smartphone, device and tablet within your home network.

When choosing a colour laser printer for home use, consider factors such as print speed, print quality, connectivity options, paper handling capabilities, ongoing maintenance costs , and overall value for money. Comparing specifications can help you make an informed decision based on your specific requirements.

What is the best colour laser printer for use in the office?

Colour laser printers are best for office use as they produce professional documents, presentation material, legal documents, marketing materials and much more. Below we list two colour laser printers suitable for office use:


Xerox VersaLink C400 A4 Colour Laser Printer

 An excellent choice for office use, providing fast printing speeds and vibrant colour prints for professional-quality documents. With reliable performance, versatile paper handling, advanced connectivity, and robust security features, it enhances office productivity efficiently. Despite the initial investment, its cost-effective operation on a per-page basis makes it a smart long-term investment for offices with high-volume printing needs.
Brother MFC-L8690CDW All-in-One A4 Colour Laser Printer with WiFi An ideal office solution, offering fast printing speeds, vibrant colour prints, and versatile paper handling. With built-in Wi-Fi connectivity and a user-friendly touchscreen interface, it enables convenient wireless printing from various devices within the office network. Its reliability, advanced security features, and cost-effective operation make it a smart long-term investment for offices with high-volume printing needs.

Colour laser printers have many features making them suitable for handling high volume printing in an office setting. Other features including wireless connectivity, duplex printing and advanced security setting ensure seamless workflows while printing with a colour laser printer in a workspace. Colour laser printers are a perfect choice for businesses of all sizes looking for reliable printing solutions. We explain common printer features in more detail here.
 

While colour laser printers may require a slightly larger investment in contrast to inkjet printers, they often offer more cost-effective printing on a per-page basis. This can be particularly beneficial for individuals or businesses with high-volume printing needs and a commitment to environmental sustainability.

If you have any further questions in regards to colour laser printers, visit our Q&A page or don’t hesitate to get in touch!

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