What does an HP Color LaserJet provide that makes the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) lower than that of competitors?

Question

Options

• Athe cheapest base price
• Bconsumables' refilling capabilities
• Cfewer replacement parts and long-life consumables
• Dstandard finishing capabilities

• A
  8% (1)
• C
  75% (9)
• D
  17% (2)

Explanation

HP Color LaserJet printers are engineered with fewer replaceable components and long-life consumables (such as high-yield toner cartridges and durable imaging drums), which reduces how often customers need to purchase replacements - directly lowering the ongoing operational cost that defines TCO.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A is wrong because TCO is about lifetime cost, not the sticker price; a cheap base price can be offset by expensive ongoing supplies.
• B is wrong because HP LaserJets use sealed cartridge systems, not user-refillable consumables - and refilling isn't a documented HP TCO advantage.
• D is wrong because finishing capabilities (stapling, sorting, etc.) relate to feature set, not cost reduction.

Memory tip: Think of TCO as an iceberg - the base price (A) is the visible tip, but consumables and parts are the hidden mass beneath the waterline. HP shrinks that hidden mass with fewer parts and longer-lasting supplies, making C the answer.

No community discussion yet for this question.