Laser Printer Overload

Staggering Costs

The costs of laser printers can be staggering to the average user. The amortized cost of the equipment for five years, along with paper and toner, can be as low as 6¢ per page to as high as 17¢ per page, depending on the brand and model number. Add into that the labor cost to print out even 500 pages with just loading and unloading of paper, and the average cost is around 10¢ each. In comparison, institutional printing centers, on average, offer copies for around 3¢ each.