What type of printer can print affordably?
What are the printing costs per printer type?
| Print technology | Printing costs per 100 black and white pages | Printing costs per 100 colored pages | Price printer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ink tanks | € 0.60 per 100 pages on average | € 0.25 per 100 pages on average | From ± € 180 |
| Laser | € 4.80 per 100 pages on average | € 5.20 per 100 pages on average | From ± € 99 |
| HP Instant Ink | € 6.99 per month for 100 pages | € 6.99 per month for 100 pages | From ± € 60 |
| Inkjet | € 8.10 per 100 pages on average | € 9.90 per 100 pages on average | From ± € 60 |
Printers with ink tanks
Printers with an ink tank have the lowest costs. These printers don't use cartridges. Instead, you fill the ink tank yourself with ink from bottles. For just € 10 - 15, you can buy an ink bottle that allows you to print 4500 pages on average. The most affordable color printer with ink tanks costs about € 180, but it includes a full set of ink suitable for printing thousands of pages. These printers are often more expensive than inkjet printers, but you'll save a lot on your printing costs after this. In addition, there's no risk of the ink drying out as is the case with cartridges.
Printers with ink subscription
Do you want an affordable inkjet printer, but no high printing costs? Choose HP Instant Ink, which is a lot cheaper than 'regular' HP ink, especially if you print a lot in color. Color prints are just as expensive as black and white prints. A print plan with 50 pages, for example, costs only € 5 per month. Your printer automatically orders cartridges when the old ones are almost empty, and they're shipped for free. Your plan can be canceled monthly and you can take any remaining prints with you to the next month.
Laser printer with toner cartridges
Laser printers are often used for the office, but can also be used at home for high print quantities. For example, when you're self-employed or a teacher who prints homework assignments on a daily basis. A laser printer is less affordable than an inkjet printer, but the costs for a print are lower. This is thanks to the more affordable toner cartridge, which is a type of powder that is sold in large cartridges. Laser printers often have a high print speed and paper capacity. Toner cartridges are less suitable for photos and graphics. Do you want to print a lot of documents and save on printing costs? Choose a laser printer.
Inkjet printer with cartridges
An inkjet printer is the most affordable initially, but the most expensive in use. These printers use ink cartridges with liquid ink. You can buy an inkjet printer that scans, copies, and prints in color starting at a price around € 45. Inkjet printers are known for their sharp print quality and realistic color representation. A standard inkjet printer for home use is especially suitable for people who don't print a lot, like in a small household or a student room. Cartridges are expensive and you have to replace them regularly. Limit this by choosing an XL/XXL cartridge.
