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How Much Does a Laser Printer Cost to Run?
A laser printer draws 300-600 watts while printing but only about 3-5 watts in standby. Most of the energy goes to heating the fuser.
watts
hrs/day
$/kWh
Daily Cost
$0.01
0.1 kWh
Monthly Cost
$0.29
1.8 kWh
Yearly Cost
$3.50
21.9 kWh
For perspective...
At $3.50/year, this appliance costs less than a single cup of coffee per month. Not worth worrying about.
Energy-Saving Tips for Your Laser Printer
- Enable auto-sleep mode to reduce standby draw
- An inkjet printer uses about 30-50 watts while printing — much less than laser
- The real cost is toner, not electricity — printing costs $0.05-0.10 per page