If you're comparing lasers to ink tank printers, however, the reverse is true, with ink refills costing less than toner. In short, every ink tank printer we've seen has a notably lower cost per page than any laser for color pages. Modern inkjets, including ink tank printers, will rarely force you to spend time cleaning with manual commands. Winner: Ink TankPhoto QualityAny ink tank printer will almost certainly deliver better-looking photos than any laser, but be aware of some nuances to that. (Credit: M. David Stone)If what you need is high-quality photos, however, an ink tank printer (or any inkjet, actually) is what you need.