TCPglobal - news, views and issues on total cost of printing

Issue #0737/2 - Most US printer manufacturers are paying lip service to the dramatic weakening of the US Dollar but they are being highly selective in which products are affected most or least.

Issue #0729/2 - Despite a further very bad set of financial results, Lexmark’s share price has stabilised.

Following the second quarter earnings announcements towards the end of July, Lexmark’s share price appears to have stabilised, following a steady slide of nearly 50% of its value over the previous eight months.

Issue #0725/2 A brief run-down of some decisions that can end up costing users a packet.

• Buying a laser printer when an inkjet would be more than adequate for the job
• Buying a cheap low-end machine when buying slightly up the range would reduce costs and also offer higher performance

Issue #0724/1 - People can change their habits but frequently don’t want to or are not motivated to do so. A little thought, planning and communication could change print usage patterns, reduce costs and save raw materials.

Issue #0724/2 - Management costs cannot be ignored and it is management that determines hard copy strategy.

There is a school of thought that says ‘it’s not the cost of purchasing that matters, it’s the cost of management.