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The REAL cost of printing
A “Cost Per Page” view
Ink vs. Laser
Laser printers
– Better speed and text quality over inkjet printers
– Lower cost per page for toner and maintenance supplies
Ink vs. Laser
Inkjet printers
– Ideal for all printing needs, from text letters to full-color brochures.
– Lower up-front costs. Perfect for homes, and small offices.
– Business inkjets: Higher-end models that offer better quality printing, ideal for busier offices.
Ink vs. Laser
Photo inkjet printers
– Ideal for printing lots of high-quality photos – For use with or without a computer– Print directly from memory– Image enhancement software & technology– some models with LCD lets you view, edit,
and enhance your photos before you print them.
Cost Calculations
Cost per page
– Page Yield = 5% page coverage– Media Price ÷ Page Yield = Cost Per Page
i.e. $50 ÷ 5000 = $0.01 (cost per page)– Cost Per Ream (500 pages)
$0.01 x 500 = $5.00– Cost Per Case (10 Reams)
$0.01 x 5000 = $50.00
Average of Printer Price
Type Total
Color Laser $1,250.00
Inkjet $121.50
Laser $173.33
Averaged Operating Costs
Type Page Ream CaseColor Laser
$0.11 $56.33 $563.32
Inkjet $0.15 $73.72 $850.00
Laser $0.03 $16.51 $250.00
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Purchase Consumables
Color Laser
Inkjet
Laser
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