Both print, but they use different technologies that serve different purposes and will suit different people. Here's how to decide which is right for you.

The Dell 1230c may lack the chops for heavy-duty business use, but as a home or home-office printer, it delivers speedy, high-quality color on the cheap. Rick Broida is the author of numerous books ...

Inkjets are fine for family photos. But if you need to print professional- quality color as well as black and white, consider a color laser. These printers, which once cost more than $5,000, run less ...