How We Estimate Printing Costs on Ink Usage Per Disc
Test Result
Printer model | EPSON Artisan 50 | EPSON L800 |
Prints of a set of ink cartridges | 600 discs | 3000 discs |
Cost of each print | $0.14 USD | $0.04 USD |
Testing Process
- After printer installation is completed, removed the original ink cartridges and replaced with a new set of cartridges.
- Select a desired image to print, start printing until all ink cartridges are empty. When a certain color runs out of ink, the number of copies printed is recorded before replacing a new cartridge.
- Total ink cartridges used / total prints = prints of each set of ink color.
- Total cost of ink usage / total prints = cost of each print.
Test Envrionment
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Temperature and Humidity:
24° C/75° F at 35% humidity -
Media:
Inkjet Printable CD/DVD -
Print Mode:
Printer CD/DVD Default Mode -
Software:
EPSON Print CD & MyNK50V -
Printer:
EPSON Artisan 50 Inkjet Printer -
Ink Cartridge:
EPSON Artisan 50 Inkjet Printer / High-Capacity Multi-Pack Color (T077920)
EPSON L800 Inkjet Printer / (T673***) -
Image Printed:
Notice
- Cost of discs is not included in the cost of print.
- Cost of ink may vary depending on printing conditions, print modes, and medias.
- Actual number of copies printed for each color may vary depending on print modes, printed image, interval time of printing, printing conditions, and printer maintenance frequency.
- To protect printer heads and ensure print quality, inks are used for cleaning when the printer is turned on.
- Cartridge cost is calcualated with the average of market prices.