Simply put, ink cartridges are used in inkjet printers and toner is used in laser printers. The main difference is the material: Ink is a liquid, and toner is a powder. As a general rule, toner is best for printing large text documents, and ink is recommended for photos that require a higher definition.
Ink: Printing with ink is slower and less precise than a laser printer, but it has a higher quality and better color definition. Ink supports different printing capacity, depending on the brand. Ink cartridges are usually cheaper than toner but must be replaced more often, so ink cartridges are more suitable for home or family use.
Toner: Toner usually prints faster than ink cartridges and, with the exception of photos, they print at a very high quality. Toner is capable of large print jobs but it is also more expensive to replace even though they provide a larger output. They fit best to laser printers with toner suit small, medium, and large enterprises. » learn more