Hi @SojournerAfrica,
Welcome to the HP Support Community.
Thank you for posting your query. I will be glad to assist you.
On an HP LaserJet printer, whether printing or photocopying is cheaper depends on several factors:
Cost of Printing:
- Toner Usage: Printing typically uses toner only for the content of the document.
- Maintenance Costs: Printing directly from a digital source avoids wear and tear on the scanner.
- Power Consumption: Printing may consume slightly less power since the scanner is not used.
Cost of Photocopying:
- Toner Usage: Photocopying also uses toner for the content, but the process includes scanning the original document.
- Scanner Wear: The scanner mechanism is used, adding to wear and tear over time.
- Power Consumption: Photocopying may use more power due to the combined scanning and printing process.
General Considerations:
- For high-volume printing, it's cheaper to print directly from a digital source because you bypass the scanning process.
- For low-volume needs, the cost difference between photocopying and printing is minimal.
- Duplex (double-sided) copying or printing may impact costs, but it applies similarly to both methods.
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Take care and have a great day ahead!
Irwin6
HP Support