{"id":1004,"date":"2016-02-13T16:53:07","date_gmt":"2016-02-13T16:53:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/?p=1004"},"modified":"2023-06-27T13:17:33","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T13:17:33","slug":"the-costly-truth-about-hps-pagewide-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/the-costly-truth-about-hps-pagewide-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Adding Up the Cost of HP\u00ae PageWide\u00ae Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"

Speedy, inexpensive printing is essential for any busy business. \u00a0There are a number of different printer options on the market and printer manufacturers are constantly coming up with new and innovative ways to sell you their latest machine. \u00a0HP\u00ae\u2019s<\/span> PageWide\u00ae Technology<\/span><\/a> is just one of the many new print technologies vying for your attention and although its features \u00a0deliver on speed and performance, it may not be all that cost effective for some. \u00a0We will break it down for you by focusing on one of the more popular printers that\u2019s equipped with this technology, the<\/span> HP OfficeJet\u00ae Enterprise Color MFP X585<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

First, let\u2019s explore how PageWide Technology works and what sets it apart from your average inkjet printer. \u00a0The typical inkjet printer uses a printhead that scans across the page from left to right to produce a print. \u00a0If you watch an inkjet printer in action it\u2019s easy to recognize the printhead at work, the carriage helps move the printhead back and forth, releasing microscopic ink droplets onto the page with absolute precision. Most lower priced inkjet printers operate with a standard printhead and for years this has been the norm for printer manufacturers across the board. \u00a0HP\u2019s PageWide Technology is different in that it uses a stationary printhead that\u2019s designed to print across the entire page in a single pass. \u00a0This technology allows you to print faster and more reliably, and with print speeds of up to 70 pages per minute<\/a>, owning a PageWide printer may be an enticing option. \u00a0Speed however shouldn\u2019t be the only deciding factor when choosing an inkjet. When it comes down to it, a company\u2019s bottom line may be the top concern, and analyzing the overall cost for the life of the printer puts a different perspective on the PageWide series.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you read up on any of HP\u2019s promotional articles on their PageWide series it\u2019s understandable why their main selling points are speed and reliability. \u00a0A reliability test conducted by independent research company the<\/span> Buyer\u2019s Lab<\/span><\/a> puts the<\/span> HP OfficeJet Enterprise Color MFP X585<\/span><\/a> in a favorable light<\/span>. \u00a0Their findings concluded that the X585 series can print 200,000 pages without<\/span> failure<\/span><\/a>, a very impressive number from a dependability standpoint. \u00a0<\/span>Compare the figure against the cost of actual HP brand ink, and the price of that reliability might be a concern. \u00a0The printer alone goes for $1,436.79 in<\/span> stores<\/span><\/a>, a hefty price for any heavy duty inkjet machine. \u00a0Each printer requires a black, cyan, magenta and yellow cartridge. \u00a0The standard black cartridge yields 10,000 prints while each standard color cartridge yields 6,600 prints apiece.<\/span><\/p>\n

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HP OfficeJet Enterprise Color MFP X585<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\nPage\u00a0Yield<\/strong><\/td>\nGenuine HP Brand Cost*<\/strong><\/td>\nCompatible Brand Cost*<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HP 980 Black Standard Yield Cartridge (D8J10A)<\/a><\/td>\n10,000<\/td>\n$129.9<\/td>\n$36.99<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HP 980 Cyan Standard Yield Cartridge (D8J07A)<\/a><\/td>\n6,600<\/td>\n$111.39<\/td>\n$33.99<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HP 980 Magenta Standard Yield Cartridge (D8J08A)<\/a><\/td>\n6,600<\/td>\n$111.99<\/td>\n$33.99<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HP 980 Yellow Standard Yield Cartridge (D8J09A)<\/a><\/td>\n6,600<\/td>\n$111.19<\/td>\n$33.99<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Let\u2019s say you want to print 200,00 pages of just the black ink cartridge. \u00a0With the standard genuine brand price going for $126.99 you would be spending $2,539.80 on ink alone, almost twice the initial cost of the printer. \u00a0Go with a compatible cartridge and the price for the same amount of ink would only be $659.80. \u00a0After analyzing the numbers it\u2019s clear that <\/span>compatible cartridges<\/a>\u00a0may be<\/span>\u00a0a compelling alternative. Compatible cartridges are a great money saving solution and if bought \u00a0from a<\/span> reliable source<\/span><\/a> you can find a far cheaper alternative cartridge that\u2019s comparable in quality to the genuine HP brand.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nTake the time to do the math before buying a genuine brand ink cartridge. \u00a0It\u2019s important to pay attention to all of the factors that make a printer a worthwhile purchase. Innovative technology is great but it\u2019s easy to get distracted by flashy new features and neglect equally important buying basics like the total cost of operation. The next time you are in the market for a new printer make sure you weigh all of your options so you can make best purchase for your business.<\/span><\/p>\n

*Savings based on price comparison between remanufactured\/compatible cartridge prices and printer brand (OEM) cartridges effective as of June 27, 2023 on www.LDProducts.com<\/a>.\u00a0 OEM names are registered trademarks of their respective owners and are not affiliated with, and do not endorse LD Products.<\/p>\n

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