Ink, Toner & Printer Economics
Estimate cost per page, compare cartridge yields and calculate printer running cost and break-even.
18 working tools8 supporting guides
Start with a tool
Use the actual job values first. Technical explanation and source context follow the calculation.
Printer Cost per Page CalculatorCalculate estimated variable cost per printed page. Use the result to compare running cost using the same page-yield and paper assumptions.Ink Cost per Page CalculatorEstimate ink-only page cost from the entered ink cost, rated yield, paper and other per-page variables.Toner Cost per Page CalculatorEstimate toner-based page cost from toner price, rated yield, paper and other per-page variables.Black and White Cost per Page CalculatorEstimate monochrome page cost using black consumable yield plus paper and other variable costs.Color Cost per Page CalculatorEstimate color page cost using the entered consumable yield, paper and other variable costs.Cartridge Cost ComparisonCompare two cartridges on estimated consumable cost per page.Standard vs XL Cartridge CalculatorCompare standard and high-yield cartridges using cost per rated page.Ink Tank vs Cartridge Break-Even CalculatorEstimate when a higher-priced printer with lower page costs can recover its upfront premium.Laser vs Inkjet Running Cost CalculatorCompare long-term print economics using upfront price and entered page costs.Monthly Printing Cost CalculatorEstimate monthly printing spend from volume and cost per page.Annual Printing Cost CalculatorEstimate annual printing spend from monthly volume and page cost.Printer Total Cost of Ownership CalculatorEstimate total and average monthly ownership cost for a printer.Cartridge Pages Remaining EstimateEstimate remaining pages by applying a remaining percentage to rated yield.Cartridge Yield Usage CalculatorCompare printed pages with a rated yield and estimate the nominal remainder.Cost per 100 Pages CalculatorConvert cost per page into estimated cost per 100 pages.Cost per 1000 Pages CalculatorConvert cost per page into estimated cost per 1,000 pages.Duplex Paper Savings CalculatorEstimate sheets and paper cost saved by duplexing instead of single-sided printing.Printer Replacement Break-Even CalculatorEstimate how long lower running costs take to offset a replacement purchase.
Common questions and production problems
How do I calculate printer cost per page?→Why do I get fewer pages than the cartridge yield?→Is an ink tank printer cheaper than cartridges?→How do I compare standard and XL cartridges?→What belongs in printer total cost of ownership?→How much paper does duplex printing save?→Does color printing always cost more than black and white?→What does ISO page yield mean on a printer cartridge?→