Click Charge / Cost Per Click

Click charges are per-page fees (typically $0.005-0.015 for B&W, $0.04-0.08 for color) that cover all toner, maintenance parts, and service calls. Also called "cost per click" or "meter charge," this all-inclusive pricing simplifies budgeting and eliminates surprise supply costs. Dealers make profit on click charges while customers enjoy predictable costs. Click charges usually exclude paper and staples. Negotiating competitive click rates is crucial for managing total cost of ownership. Higher-volume businesses typically negotiate lower rates (volume discounts). Some contracts have minimum monthly click requirements.