Plano Copiers – Significance of TCO

The key to purchasing a quality MFP (Multifunction Printer) that will benefit your company for the long run is to look at the TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) and monthly expenses of the device. The cost of running the Plano copier or MFP over the lifetime cycle of the device is more than likely to cost more than the device itself. In fact, the TCO will most likely exceed the original purchase price at least a couple of times. When it comes to purchasing an production copier, it is essential to look at the initial cost, the operational budget, and consumables to get a clear picture of the expenses you expect to pay.

Don’t base your purchasing decision solely at the recommendation of your IT department. Your IT department, if any, will most likely recommend the MFP or copier based on their view of the specifications and the initial purchasing price. It is not uncommon for the IT department to overlook the operational expenses of the MFP or copier. This is something that the accounting department or managers should calculate. MFPs generally produce more waste and have higher running costs than their pure copy counterparts. Graphic intensive copiers or MFPs will cost much more than your production copier that prints or makes copies in B & W only.