Does anyone have a reliable way of estimating the cost of prints on a Inkjet color plotter, we are selling the Epson T series product and have had a lot of interest, however many of the customers are asking what it costs to print.
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Kitz
Here are some links you can try.
https://www.p4photel.com/clip/u...ttersvsledsystemsxls won't give the Epson cost, however maybe you can find some of the specs and fill in the blanks
Ink Usage and Cost per Copy
HP Designjet T920*
uses 1.04ml/sqm of ink at a cost per copy of £0.37** per ml. The Designjet offers 3 sizes of Matte Black ink (69ml, 130ml and 300ml) and 2 sizes of all of the other colours (C, G, M, PK, Y - 40ml and 130ml). Broken down, it uses 0.30ml/sqm for mono lines, 0.22ml/sqm for colour lines, 6.14ml/sqm for render, 4.3ml for normal cleaning, 7.7ml for strong cleaning.
Canon iPF 765*
uses 1.41ml/sqm of ink at a cost per copy of £0.56** per ml. The Canon offers all inks at 130ml (MBK, C, M, Y, K). Broken down, it uses 0.399ml/sqm for mono lines, 0.32ml/sqm for colour lines, 7.51ml/sqm for render, 7.8ml for normal cleaning, 29.1ml for strong cleaning.
Epson SC T5000
uses 1.62ml/sqm of ink at a cost per copy of £0.57** Euros per ml. The Epson offers 3 sizes of cartridge for all inks (C, M, Y, PK, MK - 110ml, 350ml, 700ml). Broken down, it uses 0.30ml/sqm for mono lines, 0.64ml/sqm for colour lines, 9.62ml/sqm for render, 4.1ml for normal cleaning, 26.5ml for strong cleaning.
*Print based on 25% colour lines, 55% mono lines, 5% GIS, 10% low coverage retail and 5% high cover retail ** Based on Euro to pound exchange rates at time of article where 1 euro = £0.79
http://www.hpplotter.co.uk/blo...ersus-epson-sc-t5000