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Cost per page, total cost of ownership, lease vs. buy, managed-print savings, free calculators that show the formula behind every result. Built for office managers, owners, and finance teams.
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Typical print costs at a glance
Where the numbers buyers argue about usually land, for a common business device on standard terms:
| Metric | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Black-and-white page | 1.0–3.0¢ |
| Color page | 6.0–15.0¢ |
| B&W copier click | 0.8–2.0¢ |
| Color copier click | 6.0–9.0¢ |
National ballparks — your contract, volume, and region move them. See the full Print Cost Index for every metric.
Why PrinterMath
PrinterMath turns the costs your copier vendor would rather keep fuzzy — click charges, toner yield, lease residuals — into plain arithmetic you can check. Every tool shows its formula, so you can trust the result and adjust the inputs to your situation.
When you want your exact numbers rather than a ballpark, a free print assessment meters your actual fleet. No obligation.
Common questions
How much does it cost to print a page?
For a typical business device, a black-and-white page runs about 1.0–3.0¢ and a color page about 6.0–15.0¢, counting toner and maintenance. The cost-per-page calculator prices your own device.
Is it cheaper to lease or buy a copier?
It depends on your term, volume, and the buyout at the end. Buying costs less over a long life; leasing spreads the cost and bundles service. The lease-vs-buy calculator shows the break-even point for your numbers.
What is a click charge?
A click charge is the per-page rate you pay on a copier lease or service contract. It bundles toner, parts, and service into one number, so it runs higher than buying toner alone but covers upkeep. Mono clicks typically fall in the 0.8–2.0¢ range.
How can I lower my printing costs?
The three biggest levers are right-sizing the fleet to your volume, moving to a managed print program (typically 20–30% off total spend), and defaulting to mono and duplex. Each has a calculator here that quantifies the saving.