What type of printer uses toner to print documents?

Laser printers use toner, which is a fine powder, not liquid ink. Heat fuses this powder onto paper to create sharp text and images. Laser printers work great for printing lots of pages quickly.

Inkjet printers spray liquid ink onto paper. Dot matrix printers press pins against a ribbon. Thermal printers use heat-sensitive paper that darkens when heated.

Toner cartridges last longer than ink cartridges. This makes laser printers cheaper for high-volume printing.