Toner Yield Calculator

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Your Cartridge Details

Found on cartridge packaging (at 5% coverage)

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Actual Page Yield: 2,500
Months Per Cartridge: 5.0
Cartridges Per Year: 2.4
Annual Toner Cost: $180.00
Cost Per Page: $0.0300

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Understanding Toner Yield

What Does "Yield" Mean?

Toner yield is the number of pages a cartridge can print. Manufacturers test at 5% page coverage (about 3 lines of text). Real-world usage is usually 10-15% coverage, cutting actual yield in half.

5%
Rated coverage
Light text only
10-15%
Typical usage
Normal documents
20%+
Heavy coverage
Graphics/photos

Standard vs High-Yield Cartridges

Type Typical Yield Price Cost/Page
Standard Yield 1,000-2,000 $40-60 $0.03-0.06
High Yield 3,000-10,000 $60-120 $0.01-0.02
Extra High Yield 10,000-20,000 $100-200 $0.01-0.015

Tip: High-yield cartridges typically save 30-50% compared to standard cartridges.

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