What is Inkjet printer?
[[File:Epson Stylus S22-3859.jpg|thumb|right|An inkjet printer]] [[File:Epson Stylus S22 - case removed, front view-4511.jpg|thumb|The same printer disassembled, showing print head carriage and other internal components]] An '''Inkjet printer''' is a [[computer printer|printer]] for [[computer]]s. It uses special [[ink]] to print on the [[paper]]. Another type of printing technology is the [[Laser printer]]. Inkjet printers are preferred for printing [[Photography|photos]] and [[graphics]] due to their high-quality color output, whereas laser printers are preferred for printing [[text]] due to their high contrast and speed. Usually, inkjet printers are used by people who print very little. The ink comes in special [[ink cartridge]]s, which can be very expensive and uneconomical. Also, the ink in the cartridge may dry up. This means that a new cartridge is needed. Three colors of cartridges, which combine magenta, yellow and cyan inks are used to create color tones. A black cartridge is also used for crisp monochrome output. Some professional printers have one or more additional colors for better photo quality, such as light cyan, light magenta, blue, red, green, orange, and grey. Inkjet printers may use either [[dye]] or [[pigment]] inks. Pigment inks are less likely to fade, whereas dye inks create more-realistic photos and are less likely to clog the printhead. Many professionals use inkjet printers to print on very large surfaces (up to 5m width). These printers usually do not use cartridges, but have a continuous supply of ink that could last for a long time. Standard-size (A4 or US Letter) printers with a continuous ink supply are also available. Inkjet printers need special paper. This paper has been treated so that the ink does not smear. Less expensive inkjet printers, which cost a little more than 100 US dollars, are a bargain for users who want to be able to print pages in color. Inkjet printers can be very cheap but the ink can also be rather expensive. Some professional inkjet printers can print