Running Cost Calculator: Printers, Purifiers, Razors and Other Refills
Free tool · Updated October 2, 2026 · By CouponTalk
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Cheap devices often have expensive refills. Printing 100 pages a month for 3 years, a ₹3,500 cartridge printer with ₹750 cartridges lasting 150 pages costs ₹21,500, or ₹5.97 a page. A ₹12,000 ink tank printer with ₹600 bottles lasting 6,000 pages costs ₹12,360, or ₹3.43 a page, saving ₹9,140.
How to use this calculator
- Enter how often you use the product each month.
- For each option, add the device price, refill price and uses per refill from the box.
- Compare total cost and cost per use.
Formula
Total cost = device price + (uses a month × 12 × years ÷ uses per refill) × refill price
Cost per use = total cost ÷ total uses
Yields are tested in standard conditions. Real use can be lower.
Frequently asked questions
Is an ink tank printer cheaper than a cartridge printer?
For more than about 50 pages a month, usually yes. For very light use, a cheaper cartridge printer can cost less overall.
Where do I find uses per refill?
Brands print a page yield on ink and toner packs, and a life in litres or months on water purifier filters.
Do compatible refills save money?
They cost less but may affect print quality or warranty. Check the brand's warranty terms.
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