Copier or Printer – Lease or Purchase

A legendary myth in the copier and printer war is that copiers are more cost efficient than a laser printer. While that can be true, unforeseen factors can also make that statement false. You have to consider the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and include all the components to get the most accurate estimate. Things to consider include:

• Cost of Ownership vs Leasing
• Cost Per Print
• Energy Costs
• Maintenance Charges
• Toner or Ink Cartridge Prices

Just because one printer costs less per print does not mean that it will be cheaper or more effective. In some cases, you save money to deal with the inconvenience, so you have to fully consider these implications. In addition, almost all copiers have different cartridge costs, per page costs and power costs. You have to look at the big picture and compute all the factors to save money. Take the time to research the printer that you will be using. You also have to consider if the machine will meet your demands. It does not do any good to save money if a machine cannot keep up with the demands of the workplace.