Stickers and price tags are mostly used to show the selling price of various print devices to buyers before a demand is placed. By merely looking at the selling price of a printing device, some buyers may be persuaded to conclude that they are inexpensive. However, the selling price of a printer does not in any way communicate how expensive or inexpensive it is. What this means is that the selling price alone does not give an insight into the overall cost of running the printer.
The overall running cost of a print device in clear terms defined as how cost-effective or expensive it is. Before you make a decision in purchasing a printer, you must, first of all, consider how much it is going to cost you to run the printer for optimal efficiency in your day-to-day business engagement.
Since every vehicle requires fueling, frequent servicing and maintenance to last long, so does a printer require servicing and maintenance to stay strong for a moderately extensive period. It is always a smart move not to look at how cheap the selling price of a printer is in the market, instead one must consider the purchasing price of the printer and the cost of running the printer for productive business operations.
Due diligence in understanding the cost of running a printer for a productive business venture must be made before acquiring it. This will help you in saving more in the long run.
While you may acquire a printer at a very cheap price in the market, its true cost lies in the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). The Total Cost of Ownership of a device is the total cost of buying, servicing, maintaining and where applicable disposing of the printer.
What To Put Into Perspective When Calculating Your Total Cost Of Owning A Printer
It is very key to put the following into perspective when trying to understand the total cost of owning a print device.
Acquisition Cost of the Physical Hardware
This refers to the price at which you are going to buy the printer. In some instances, printers are leased by vendors. You would have to put into perspective the cost of leasing the printer over the entire period of leasing.
Cost of Printing
This implies the total number of pages the printer cartridge is able to produce before it finishes. You have to put into consideration the cost of the printer cartridge, the total number of pages it is able to produce and then sum all the costs together.
At the initial stage of your calculation, you might think that the amount of money involved is so small. However, you would have to multiply that by the number of pages you generate in a month and then multiply that by the total number of months you intend to hold unto the printer.
Running Cost
The running cost of a printer that should be put into perspective when trying to understand the Total Cost of Ownership (TCP) include the following,
Energy Savings:
It is very important to know the energy consumption level of the printer you intend to own. Understanding the energy-saving capacity of the printer you want to buy deepens the face value of cutting costs and ensuring eco-friendly business operations. Energy-saving devices that use minimal amount of energy for maximum operational output reduces the cost of doing business and maximises profit. Any printer you are going to purchase should come with an industry-standard rating called Energy Star value as well as TEC value. The higher the standard rating values of a printer, the more energy-efficient it is and the cheaper it is to use for doing business.
Paper Cost
Since different types of printers use different kinds of papers, it is very important to put into consideration when calculating the total cost of ownership, the cost of papers used by the printer and the kind of print quality the printer generates on the types of papers it is designed to use. Typically, laser printers operate on low-cost plain paper and ink technology printers often operate on more expensive and specialised papers, especially when they are required for high quality coloured printing. It is also very important to check whether the print device you want to acquire can produce double page printing, in other words, can a default of double-page printing be set?. This can minimise paper usage and also reduce the cost of purchasing paper as well as reduce operational downtime.
Cost of Maintenance
It is very important to consider the warranty duration that comes with a device as standard. What kind of maintenance service does the supplier offer? Is it on-site, return to base (RTB) or other forms of maintenance service. Is it possible to purchase monthly, bi-annual or annual maintenance contracts for improved cost savings? These are very important things to put into perspective when you are considering to buy a printer for your organisation.
KDS Direct’s Printers Are Affordable And Cost-Effective
At KDS Direct, buyers are assured of affordability since printers have become much of a necessity in every home and organization. KDS Direct also offers after-sales service and support required to ensure total document satisfaction for their clients and prospective buyers.
It is also essential for buyers to take note of the durability and cost-effectiveness of all Kyocera printers offered by KDS direct. Their printers give buyers value for their money and also makes work easier, fun and relaxing as against the others in the market.
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