Are Copiers Cheaper than Laser Printers?

A big myth in San Jose is that copiers are less expensive than laser printers. There’s truth to that statement, but it’s not always the case. It’s important to take into account the actual total cost of ownership, which is called the TCO, if you want to know which is better for your circumstances. This cost is best figured out by including as many factors as possible. Some of these factors are listed below:

• The actual cost for each print
• The maintenance expenses that you’ll incur
• The amount your San Jose office will have to spend in powering the copier
• The actual retail cost you’ll be paying for the device

Many businesses focus on the cost per print, using that as their comparison. However, using one factor to determine the greatest deal is at best inaccurate and at worst very costly. It’s not unlike purchasing a new vehicle and trying to use the gas mileage per gallon as the only determining factor in which car you buy. It just doesn’t make sense.

Save yourself a headache and extra cost by comparing the actual TCO before buying a copier for your San Jose office.