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

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Laser