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Independent Research: Ink Value, Print Speed and Print Longevity data

Annual Cost of Ink


Eastman Kodak Company has conducted extensive quantitative and qualitative research to determine printing habits of inkjet printer users. This research determined that the average user's annual printing behavior by percentage is as follows:
  • Photos = 13%
  • BW text = 52%
  • Mixed graphics = 35%
KODAK All-In-One Printers are a good choice if you use your printer for:
  • Personal and photo printing
  • Home office printing
  • Invitations and cards
  • Document archiving
  • Scrapbooking
From this data, Kodak calculated the annual cost of ink of inkjet printers for the typical user by multiplying the number of pages printed in a year (based on the above printing mix) by the cost-per-page of ink of each printed page. The following graph illustrates the results of the calculations.
 

Kodak offers the Lowest Average Cost Per Page****


Kodak offers the Lowest Photo Ink Cost†


QualityLogic Ink Yield Test Reports


QualityLogic is a provider of leading edge QA and QC test tools and services for the imaging and telecomunications industry.

 

Kodak offers the Lowest Average Cost Per Page**** - Kodak is 20% lower on average*****


Kodak has determined the cost per page (CPP) metric is more relevant to those customers who print more frequently and tend to be more concerned about overall value than just ink cartridge pricing. QualityLogic evaluated the cost per page of leading consumer inkjet printers and determined Kodak's cost per page average was below the industry average. In addition, Kodak's cost per page average is lower than any competitive brand average cost per page.

Photo Print Speed


Kodak Hero All-In-One Printers: World's Fastest photo speed printing for highest-quality prints.1

Kodak All-In-One Printers were rated as the fastest printers for mean print photo speed and fastest for first print out (10 ink series models) using manufacturers recommended photo mode for achieving optimum photo quality output (i.e. Kodak's best versus other manufacturer's best). Other printers in the test ranged from 20% slower in mean print photo speed to more than 4 times as slow. Currently there is no ISO standard for measuring the photo speed of printers when printing photo images. Accordingly Torrey Pines Research (TPR) developed a testing methodology in order to provide a comparison of print speed for digital photographic images that can be helpful to consumers hoping to compare actual photo printing performance. Using this methodology TPR compared the speed for printing a single 4" x 6" photo image on each printer using standard software, current printer drivers, manufacturer's ink, best photo paper and recommended photo mode.

ISO Print/Copy Speeds


The international industry standard for measuring print speed productivity is ISO/IEC 24734 and reported as IPM (images per minute). The standard for measuring copy speed is ISO/IEC 24735 and reported as FCOT (First Copy Output Time). ISO speeds are consistent with the general consumer experience during printing or copying. ISO speeds allow consumers to make an "apples-to-apples" comparison between various printer models when printing/copying 8.5 x 11 in./A4 pages. Below is a summary of ISO print/copy speeds and 4 x 6 in. photo speeds for KODAK HERO All-in-One Printer models:
Printer Model Black and White
Document ISO (IPM)2		 Color Document
ISO (IPM)2		 FCOT - First Copy
Output Time (secs)3		 4 x 6 in. Photo Speed
(secs)4
ESP 3.2 8.0 5.5 25 38
HERO 3.1 6.8 4.1 25 38
HERO 5.1 8.0 6.0 27 34
HERO 7.1 8.5 5.5 25 28
HERO 9.1 8.5 5.5 25 28
Office HERO 6.1 8.5 5.5 25 28

ISO Print Speed Summary Reports:

KODAK ESP 3.2 All-In-One Printer
KODAK HERO 3.1 All-In-One Printer
KODAK HERO 5.1 All-In-One Printer
KODAK HERO 7.1 All-In-One Printer
KODAK HERO 9.1 All-In-One Printer
KODAK Office HERO 6.1 All-In-One Printer

NOTE: Some retailers may report KODAK All-in-One Printer ISO IPM (images per minute) as ISO PPM (pages per minute). Both of these metrics are based on ISO testing standards.

KODAK All-in-One Printers, ink and paper achieved the highest level of overall print permanence of any consumer desktop inkjet printer system5
 
* Estimated ink costs based on average page mix of 52% black text documents, 35% mixed-color graphics and 13% photos (printed on KODAK Ultra Premium Paper, glossy finish & highest quality photo papers from other manufacturers) utilizing manufacturer's recommended standard ink cartridges available in single quantity pricing (i.e. no multi-packs, high capacity, combo packs, value packs or special promotions) as of June 2012. For those printers in respect of which standard cartridges were not offered at retail, the available single quantity cartridges were chosen for ink cost comparison purposes. Ink yield values for color graphics and text documents obtained by continuous printing in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711 (black text documents using ISO/IEC 19752 test target). Ink Yield values for photos obtained by continuous printing in accordance with QualityLogic Color Photo Yield Test Methodology. Actual results may vary.

** KODAK EASYSHARE 5000 Series/ESP 3,5,7,9 / 3200/5200/7200/9200 Series, ESP Office 6100 Series , Office Hero 6.1, Hero 7.1 / 9.1.

*** Kodak ESP C110, C310, C315, 1.2, 3.2, ESP Office 2170, and Hero 3.1, 5.1

**** Compared to leading inkjet AiO printers with an MSRP of less than $190 as of June 2012. Cost per page is for ink only and is based on continuous printing using manufacturers' standard ink cartridges, in single quantity pricing (i.e. no multi-packs, high capacity, combo packs, value packs or special promotions), as of June 2012. Average cost per page is a weighted average for black text documents, mixed-color graphics and photos based on typical consumer printing behavior. Ink yield values for color graphics and text documents obtained by continuous printing in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711 (black text documents using ISO/IEC 19752 test target). Ink Yield values for photos obtained by continuous printing in accordance with QualityLogic Color Photo Yield Test Methodology. Actual results may vary. For a list of all printers tested, go to http://www.qualitylogic.com/News/Kodak/mfp_coipp_index.html.

***** Versus industry average. Ink costs only (i.e. not including cost of printer and media). Based on average ink costs per page of leading consumer inkjet printers using an average page mix of 52% black text documents, 35% mixed-colour graphics and 13% photos (using manufacturers' highest quality photo paper) utilizing manufacturers' recommended standard ink cartridges available in single quantity pricing (i.e. no multi-packs, high capacity, combo packs, value packs or special promotions) as of June 2012. Ink yield values for color graphics and text documents obtained by continuous printing in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711 (black text documents using ISO/IEC 19752 test target). Ink Yield values for photos obtained by continuous printing in accordance with QualityLogic Color Photo Yield Test Methodology. Actual results may vary. For more information and a list of all printers tested, click here.

† Compared to leading inkjet AiO printers with an MSRP of less than $190 as of June 2012. Based on independent third party testing of leading consumer inkjet printers using manufacturers' standard ink cartridges, in single quantity pricing, as of June 2012. Excludes Kodak and non-Kodak Photo Matte papers. Ink Yield values for photos obtained by continuous printing in accordance with QualityLogic Color Photo Yield Test Methodology. Actual results may vary. For a list of all printers tested, go to http://www.qualitylogic.com/News/Kodak/mfp_coipp_index.html

1 As compared to leading competitive consumer inkjet printers, September 2012. Based on independent third party testing using manufacturer's best 4x6 in. (10x15 cm) photo paper and recommended photo mode. Borderless mode used where available.

2 Based on ISO/IEC 24734 testing. Actual results may vary.

3 Based on ISO/IEC 24735 testing, Annex D. Actual results may vary.

4 Based on fastest document print mode and borderless 4 x 6 in. photos using KODAK Ultra Premium Photo Paper, Studio Gloss, and using WINDOWS OS-based PCs that meet recommended system requirements. Actual results may vary.

5 Based on independent third party testing. Image fade resistance testing included the five major longevity testing factors: light, temperature, unprotected exposure to ambient ozone, high humidity and contact with water.