Are You Sure that Printer Price Tag is Right?
- Date: 2007-11-01 - Word Count: 544
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It's amazing not many people realize this, but when you're considering buying a new printer. Do you really think the price is right?
Obviously, the price tag on the printer box is what you are expected to pay during checkout, but what about the expense of running and using this printing technology?
Yes, we are talking about the printer supplies! That is the inkjet cartridges, laser toners and all other related supplies which you use to print.
Have you ever put much thought into this?
Seriously, while major high tech manufacturing companies like Canon, Epson, HP and Lexmark are all selling their printers at reasonable prices.
But guess what?
They make all their BIG PROFITS back by supplying you with ongoing printer consumables, which you MUST buy if you want to keep printing!
Can you see where we're going?
Good!
That's why before you buy another printer. Please put these "Not So Obvious" costs into the price tag and then determine the true value in a long term.
Here are some quick questions to ask yourself:
1) The number of cartridges the printhead holds?
2) What is the price for one cartridge?
3) How much for a whole set? (Including all colors)
4) How long do they last? (The page printing yield)
If you're using an inkjet printer, you should know that a decent ink cartridge can easily cost around $20 each! What if you choose a printer that holds up to six of these carts, then you're looking at an extra $120 every time you replace your printer with new ink.
What happens if you are a heavy printer user and can easily finish up these ink with 30 days. Now, that's an extra $120 you need to spend on your inkjet supplies each and every month!
In one year, you will be looking at around $1440!
Of course, we are only talking about inkjet printers here, but what about laser ones?
They are much more expensive printers that use toner cartridges and the cost of one of these toners can be somewhere around $50-$450 each!!!
How long do they last?
...well, it depends on the page yield and of course, how aggressive you use it!
Therefore, please think deeply about the after expensive of printer supplies before you get that new printer, because you will seriously notice the difference if you choose the wrong one!
If you're happy with your current printer, however searching for cheap ways to reduce the printing cost, then compatible ink and toner might be the ideal products to get. These are brand new cartridges manufactured by third party companies and are selling at a much cheaper price.
Sure, if you don't mind trying out ink refills, it may be a good option for because it is cheaper to buy. The only drawback is that things can get messy!
Otherwise, there are recycled printer cartridges that comes in ink and toners. These are usually empties that are replaced with new parts, gone through the recycle process and re-package for sale again.
As you can see, printing is a never ending expense and certainly one that cannot be avoid, that's why it is important to choose the right printer from the start to prevent any unnecessary future cost.
Happy Printing!
------
Mark Mason offers FREE printer tips, articles and product informations on inkjet cartridges and laser toners with trusted reviews on some of the top printer suppliers online.
Obviously, the price tag on the printer box is what you are expected to pay during checkout, but what about the expense of running and using this printing technology?
Yes, we are talking about the printer supplies! That is the inkjet cartridges, laser toners and all other related supplies which you use to print.
Have you ever put much thought into this?
Seriously, while major high tech manufacturing companies like Canon, Epson, HP and Lexmark are all selling their printers at reasonable prices.
But guess what?
They make all their BIG PROFITS back by supplying you with ongoing printer consumables, which you MUST buy if you want to keep printing!
Can you see where we're going?
Good!
That's why before you buy another printer. Please put these "Not So Obvious" costs into the price tag and then determine the true value in a long term.
Here are some quick questions to ask yourself:
1) The number of cartridges the printhead holds?
2) What is the price for one cartridge?
3) How much for a whole set? (Including all colors)
4) How long do they last? (The page printing yield)
If you're using an inkjet printer, you should know that a decent ink cartridge can easily cost around $20 each! What if you choose a printer that holds up to six of these carts, then you're looking at an extra $120 every time you replace your printer with new ink.
What happens if you are a heavy printer user and can easily finish up these ink with 30 days. Now, that's an extra $120 you need to spend on your inkjet supplies each and every month!
In one year, you will be looking at around $1440!
Of course, we are only talking about inkjet printers here, but what about laser ones?
They are much more expensive printers that use toner cartridges and the cost of one of these toners can be somewhere around $50-$450 each!!!
How long do they last?
...well, it depends on the page yield and of course, how aggressive you use it!
Therefore, please think deeply about the after expensive of printer supplies before you get that new printer, because you will seriously notice the difference if you choose the wrong one!
If you're happy with your current printer, however searching for cheap ways to reduce the printing cost, then compatible ink and toner might be the ideal products to get. These are brand new cartridges manufactured by third party companies and are selling at a much cheaper price.
Sure, if you don't mind trying out ink refills, it may be a good option for because it is cheaper to buy. The only drawback is that things can get messy!
Otherwise, there are recycled printer cartridges that comes in ink and toners. These are usually empties that are replaced with new parts, gone through the recycle process and re-package for sale again.
As you can see, printing is a never ending expense and certainly one that cannot be avoid, that's why it is important to choose the right printer from the start to prevent any unnecessary future cost.
Happy Printing!
------
Mark Mason offers FREE printer tips, articles and product informations on inkjet cartridges and laser toners with trusted reviews on some of the top printer suppliers online.
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