Epson Philippines is highlighting how a broader view of office printing expenses can help businesses assess operational efficiency and sustainability-related goals. The company says organizations often focus on major costs while overlooking the energy, maintenance and recurring supply expenses associated with everyday printing.
Energy and maintenance considerations
Conventional laser printers use heat during the printing process, including to heat the fuser that bonds toner to paper. Epson’s PrecisionCore Heat-Free Technology uses piezoelectric technology to eject ink without applying heat during the ink ejection process.
According to Epson’s published comparisons, applicable Heat-Free models can use up to 85% less power and require up to 59% fewer replacement parts than comparable laser printers. Epson notes that actual results may vary depending on the model, print volume, settings and operating conditions.
For businesses, the company says lower power consumption may reduce the energy used for routine printing, while fewer replacement parts may reduce maintenance requirements. These factors form part of a wider business printing cost assessment, alongside ink use and the initial hardware investment.
Measuring the cost of each page
Ink is another recurring expense. Cost per page, or CPP, provides an estimate of the ink cost for producing each page. Epson’s low CPP business copier portfolio includes the WorkForce Pro EM-C8100 and EM-C8101, which have estimated CPP figures of ₱0.75 for color and ₱0.23 for black. The WorkForce Enterprise AM-M5500 has an estimated CPP of ₱0.18 for black.
Epson calculates CPP using the suggested retail price of the relevant ink supplies and their ISO page yields. The measure represents estimated ink cost per ISO page and excludes paper, electricity, maintenance, replacement parts and the printer’s purchase price. Actual yields may vary depending on print content, settings and usage conditions.
Even small differences in per-page cost can accumulate across hundreds or thousands of pages. Reviewing those figures can give organizations a clearer estimate of how printing contributes to operating expenses, although the appropriate setup will depend on print volume, color requirements, workflows and existing equipment.
Reviewing total operating costs
A lower upfront hardware price does not necessarily mean lower costs throughout a device’s service life. Epson says businesses can develop a more complete view by considering the initial investment together with recurring expenses such as ink, energy and maintenance.
This broader business printing cost assessment can help organizations compare printing technology based on both purchase cost and ongoing operating requirements. It can also identify areas where changes in equipment or printing workflows may improve efficiency, subject to the organization’s specific needs.
Epson offers a free print cost assessment for businesses. An Epson specialist reviews an organization’s existing print fleet and operating expenses, including cost per page, energy consumption, maintenance and replacement requirements. The assessment then calculates potential savings from moving to an eligible high-yield, Heat-Free printing solution.
The Epson WorkForce Pro EM-C8100, EM-C8101 and WorkForce Enterprise AM-M5500 copiers are available through authorized Epson Philippines dealers and partners nationwide. Businesses can request the company’s free business printing cost assessment or learn more about the featured models through Epson Philippines’ “Color for Less Than ₱1 Per Page” page.
