A cost per copy program can be structured exactly like a copier lease, or it can be more informal, working like a month-to-month rental.

Cost per copy programs, otherwise known as cost per print, are available for machines of all sizes. While there isn't a cost per copy program yet for the Xerox iGen3, there are cost per print options on the Xerox 2060 and Xerox DocuColor 12.

The key to determining whether a cost per copy lease is right for you is based on your expected output. If you're looking for a low-cost, supplies-inclusive contract, a cost per copy deal might be the right option. Often the cost of service and supplies are fixed as part of your cost per print arrangement; however, be sure and ask as you don't want to be stuck with a huge bill for toner or parts. You should also ask if there is a base charge for service or. Another question to consider is what happens to the machine at the end of the deal. Do you take ownership of the digital copier? Does it revert back to the vendor?

In the right situation, a cost per print program can be a low cost alternative to owning or leasing a digital copier. If you're considering cost per copy options, please consider talking to the Graphic Savings Group.