The REAL cost of printing A Cost Per

The REAL cost of printing A “Cost Per Page” view

Ink vs. 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 Case Color Laser $0. 11 $56. 33 $563. 32 Inkjet $0. 15 $73. 72 $850. 00 Laser $0. 03 $16. 51 $250. 00

Purchase Price & Cost Per Case