Definitions
- Referring to the powder used in laser printers and photocopiers to create images and text. - Talking about a cosmetic product used to cleanse and balance the skin's pH after washing. - Describing a product used to remove impurities and excess oil from hair.
- Referring to the liquid used in inkjet printers to create images and text. - Talking about a liquid used for writing or drawing with a pen, marker, or brush. - Describing a colored liquid used for tattooing the skin.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are used in printing technology.
- 2Both involve creating images or text on a surface.
- 3Both come in different colors.
- 4Both can be used for artistic purposes.
- 5Both can be purchased in cartridges or bottles.
What is the difference?
- 1Medium: Toner is a dry powder, while ink is a liquid.
- 2Application: Toner is used in laser printers and copiers, while ink is used in inkjet printers and for writing or drawing.
- 3Purpose: Toner is used to create text and images on paper, while ink is used for writing, drawing, and printing.
- 4Composition: Toner is made of plastic particles, while ink is made of pigments or dyes.
- 5Permanence: Toner is more resistant to fading and smudging than ink.
Remember this!
Toner and ink are both used to create images and text, but they differ in their medium, application, purpose, composition, and permanence. Toner is a dry powder used in laser printers and copiers to create text and images on paper, while ink is a liquid used in inkjet printers, for writing, drawing, and printing. Toner is more resistant to fading and smudging than ink.
