Although inkjet printers are extremely popular and produce excellent print quality, there are some disadvantages. If you don't use an inkjet printer frequently, the print heads are prone to clogging. The clogging is not only frustrating and leads to maintenance issues, but it also wastes precious ink. And, ink costs are more expensive with inkjet printers, so wasting that is definitely not ideal. The other main disadvantage is print speed. Inkjet printers are not capable of printing as fast as laser printers. So if you have high-volume print needs, you may not want to invest in an inkjet.