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Printer true-cost calculator

A lower printer price can cost more once ink and household printing are included.

Printer A purchase pricePrinter A replacement ink costPrinter A pages per ink setPrinter B purchase pricePrinter B replacement ink costPrinter B pages per ink setPages printed per monthOwnership period (months)

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