DID YOU KNOW

Many offices either don't have a duplexer for their printer(s) and copy machine or rarely use it. What's a duplexer? A duplexer is a hardware add-on that typically costs $50-$200. With this device, a printer, or copier, can automatically print on both sides of a page.

Often, an expenditure on your side can not only save you money, but is good for the environment as well. The worksheet below takes a few seconds to complete and can help you assess the "real cost" of paper supplies.

My Paper Cost Worksheet
1. How many reams of 8x11 paper does your office purchase per week? Reams
2. Approximately how many dollars do you pay per ream of paper? Dollars
3. How much do you pay for a printer toner cartidge? Dollars
4. In percent, how often could you print on 2 sides of a page? Percent
5. What does your company pay per ton for disposal? Dollars


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