Ink & Toner Coverage Calculator
Cartridge Yield
Estimate how many pages from a cartridge
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Monthly Print Cost
Calculate monthly printing costs
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Formula
Actual Yield = Rated Yield × (Rated Coverage / Actual Coverage) | Cost per Page = Cartridge Cost / Actual Yield
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 5% coverage mean?
5% coverage means 5% of the page area is covered with ink/toner. This is the industry standard for rating cartridge yields and roughly equals a page with a few paragraphs of text and no images.
What is typical ink coverage for documents?
Text-only documents: 5-7%. Text with some graphics: 10-15%. Mixed documents with images: 15-25%. Photo prints: 50-100%. Most office printing averages 10-15%.
Why do I run out of ink faster than rated?
Manufacturer yields assume only 5% coverage. If you print documents with images, logos, or graphics, your actual coverage may be 15-30%, meaning cartridges last 2-6x fewer pages than rated.
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