Cost per page is an important part of a printer proposal because the equipment payment does not show the full running cost. Ask how each rate is calculated and what it includes.
Terms to understand
- Mono page rate
- Colour page rate
- Included allowance
- Minimum billing level
- Excess usage rate
- Meter reading process
- Whether scanning is charged
- Consumables and service coverage
Simple worked method
Multiply expected mono pages by the mono rate, multiply expected colour pages by the colour rate, then add the equipment payment, service charge and any extras. Use the same assumptions for every supplier.
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Describe your workplace, expected usage and required features. Comparing the full proposal can help you assess the equipment, service scope and contract terms together.