CostAcronym

Cost Per Page (CPP)

The total cost to print a single page, including toner, maintenance, and other consumables.

Detailed Explanation

Cost Per Page is a crucial metric for understanding the true operating cost of a copier. It includes toner/ink costs, maintenance, drum replacements, and other consumables, divided by the total pages printed. CPP varies between black-and-white and color printing, with color typically costing 3-5 times more. Understanding CPP helps businesses budget accurately and compare different models.

Examples

Black and white: $0.01-0.03 per page
Color: $0.05-0.15 per page

Related Terms

TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)

The complete cost of owning a copier, including purchase price, supplies, maintenance, and energy costs over its lifetime.

Duty Cycle

The maximum number of pages a copier can reliably produce per month without excessive wear.

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