Laser printers use toner, which is a fine powder that gets melted onto the paper to create a permanent image. Toner-based printers, which also include xerographic copiers, typically print very quickly and turn out documents that last for many years without fading or smudging.

Is laser printer same as toner?

Laser printers use toner cartridges which print thousands of pages so you don't need to worry about replacements anytime soon. Laser cartridges contain toner powder so you also don't have to worry about the drama of running into dried or clogged ink at all!

Do laser printers use toners?

Laser printers use toner powder instead of dye or pigment-based ink. Laser printers produce electrostatically charged dots on a light-sensitive drum which attracts toner powder. The toner is transferred to the paper and fixed by a heating process. Laser printers deliver crisp black and white and brilliant color prints.