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Understanding Printer Costs: Ink vs. Laser for Home and Office

This guide compares ink and laser printers, discussing cost per page, quality, and suitability for various printing needs. It covers factors like speed, maintenance supplies, and upfront costs to help you make an informed choice. Learn about inkjet printers for colorful brochures, business inkjets for high-quality printing, and photo inkjet printers for impressive photo printing capabilities. Explore cost calculations like page yield and media price to understand the total cost of printing over time. Make a wise decision based on operating costs, purchase price, and cost per case.

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Understanding Printer Costs: Ink vs. Laser for Home and Office

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

  2. Ink vs. Laser Laser printers • Better speed and text quality over inkjet printers • Lower cost per page for toner and maintenance supplies

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Cost Calculations Cost per page • Page Yield = 5% page coverage • Media Price ÷ Page Yield = Cost Per Pagei.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

  6. Average of Printer Price

  7. Averaged Operating Costs

  8. Purchase Price & Cost Per Case

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