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HP DeskJet 2331 All-in-One Inkjet Running Cost Calculator

Find true Cost Per Page (CPP), cartridge replacement frequency, and multi-year savings.

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Printer Specifications

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Ink Tank Ultra-low ~₹0.10/page
Cartridge Inkjet Low upfront, high CPP
Mono Laser Fast text & labels
Color Laser High speed color
Printer Purchase Price ₹3,899
₹2k ₹30k ₹60k
Black Cartridge / Ink Bottle
Color Ink Set / Cartridge
Monthly Print Volume 50 pages/mo
Color Ratio 20% Color
Calculation Horizon
Cost Per Page
₹9.69
Blended per page
3-Year TCO
₹21,341
Hardware + Ink
Refills Needed
15.0
Black refills in 3 yrs
Estimated Savings
₹-7,635
vs Standard Cartridges
High Cartridge Expense

Very high cost per page. While printer purchase price is low, ink refills will rapidly exceed the hardware cost.

Break-Even -1 mo

Cumulative 5-Year Cost Comparison

Hardware purchase price + cumulative ink expenses over time
Your Printer Standard Cartridge Baseline

Year-by-Year Ownership Breakdown

Year Cumulative Pages Refill Bottles / Cartridges Annual Ink Cost Cumulative Total Cost
Year 1 600 5.0 refills ₹5,814 ₹9,713
Year 2 1,200 10.0 refills ₹5,814 ₹15,527
Year 3 1,800 15.0 refills ₹5,814 ₹21,341
Year 4 2,400 20.0 refills ₹5,814 ₹27,155
Year 5 3,000 25.0 refills ₹5,814 ₹32,969

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Understanding Printer Economics

Key principles of cartridge yields, printhead maintenance, and true ownership cost.
Ink Tank vs Cartridge

Cartridge printers sell hardware below cost and charge high consumable prices. Ink Tanks use large reservoirs giving 6,000+ pages per refill bottle.

Laser Toners Don't Dry

For intermittent printing, inkjet printheads dry out. Laser printers use dry polymer powder that never expires or clogs nozzles.

5% Page Coverage Rule

ISO 24711 yields assume 5% ink coverage (a typical letter). Photos and dense graphics use 25%–50% ink, reducing rated yields.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common inquiries regarding printer yields, cartridge costs, and TCO calculations.
7 FAQs
How much does it cost to print a page with the HP DeskJet 2331 All-in-One Inkjet?
Printing with the HP DeskJet 2331 All-in-One Inkjet costs approximately ₹7.49 per black & white page. It uses the HP 805 Black Ink Cartridge, priced around ₹899 for a rated yield of 120 ISO pages.
What are the replacement cartridge options for HP DeskJet 2331 All-in-One Inkjet?
The HP DeskJet 2331 All-in-One Inkjet uses HP 805 Black Ink Cartridge (approx ₹899, 120 pages) and HP 805 Tri-Color Cartridge (approx ₹1,099, 100 pages yield), resulting in a color cost of approx ₹10.99 per page.
How is Cost Per Page (CPP) calculated?
Cost Per Page (CPP) is calculated by dividing the cartridge or ink bottle purchase price by its manufacturer rated page yield based on the international ISO/IEC 24711 5% page coverage standard. For color printing, the blended CPP adds the black page cost to the proportional color page cost.
Is an Ink Tank printer really cheaper than an Inkjet Cartridge printer?
Yes, significantly. Traditional inkjet cartridges cost between ₹2.50 and ₹7.50 per black page, whereas refillable continuous ink tank bottles bring printing costs down to just ₹0.07 to ₹0.15 per page. Printing just 150 to 200 pages a month will typically recoup the higher upfront printer hardware cost within 6 to 10 months.
Do printer ink cartridges dry out if not used regularly?
Yes. Thermal inkjet cartridges and open liquid ink nozzles can dry out and clog if the printer remains idle for 2 to 3 weeks. In contrast, laser printers use dry polymer toner powder that never dries out, making laser printers optimal for intermittent or seasonal printing.
What does 5% page coverage mean?
5% page coverage is the international ISO/IEC test standard representing a typical short business letter with standard margins and text spacing. Full-page color graphics, presentations, or photos can consume 20% to 50% ink coverage per sheet, proportionally reducing the real-world page yield.
What is Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for a printer?
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is the sum of the upfront printer hardware price plus all consumable refills (ink bottles, toner cartridges, drums) needed over your chosen ownership period (typically 3 to 5 years). Often, a cheap printer with expensive cartridges ends up costing 3x more than a premium ink tank printer.

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