When comparing Laser Jet, Ink Jet, and Thermal Transfer printing technologies, there are a few important criteria to consider. The comparison table here provides a high level overview of the advantages and disadvantages of each printer type. It is important to remember that all three printing technologies can be useful for the right applications. Careful consideration should be given to the most important characteristics of an application. In each case, these three printer technologies are helpful for creating labels that can be used for engineering, product design, process design, test and measurement, and quality assurance.