Print Volume

• A Dell personal printer is designed to handle a lower number of monthly printed sheets than a workgroup laser printer. For example the Dell Laser 1110 is designed to print 8,000 pages a month versus the Dell Laser 5210n that is designed to print 200,000 pages a month.
  
  

Print Speed

• A Dell workgroup printer will print pages much faster than a Dell personal laser printer. Again, the Dell Laser 1110 prints about 17 pages per minute while the Dell Laser 5210n prints about 40 pages per minute.
  
  

Print Resolution

• The print resolution--precision of the printed letters or images--of Dell workgroup laser printers will be markedly better than the print resolution of a Dell personal printer.
  
  

Cost

• The price of a Dell workgroup printer is typically near $1,000, but the price of a Dell personal laser printer can be as little as $100.
  
  

Service

• Dell offers a more advanced service warranty for workgroup laser printers than for the personal laser printers. Workgroup printers often include on-site repair coverage for the next business day, while personal printers are sold with limited support (unless upgraded service is purchased).