The document compares the advantages of ink cartridges and toner cartridges. Ink cartridges have lower upfront printer costs, lower per-page printing costs of 5-10 cents, and allow for reasonable page outputs with good image quality. However, ink cartridges are smaller and need frequent replacement. Toner cartridges last longer before needing replacement, can print very detailed images, and print faster than inkjet printers, but they do not always support color printing.