What does the operational cost of a printer include?

Question

Options

• AElectrical consumption, ink consumption and service levels
• BElectrical consumption, paper consumption and ink consumption
• CPaper consumption and ink consumption

• A
  89% (34)
• B
  8% (3)
• C
  3% (1)

Explanation

Option A is correct because operational costs encompass everything required to keep a printer functioning over time - the electricity it draws, the ink it consumes during use, and the service-level agreements or maintenance contracts that cover repairs and support. These three categories represent the true total cost of ownership beyond the initial purchase price.

Option B is wrong because it substitutes service levels for paper - while paper is a supply expense, it is generally classified separately as a media/consumables cost and is not a core operational cost category; critically, it omits service levels, which are a significant ongoing expense. Option C is the most incomplete, listing only paper and ink while ignoring both electrical costs and service agreements.

Memory tip: Think of the acronym EIS - Electricity, Ink, Service - the three pillars that "EIS" (ease) the printer through its operational life.

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