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It looks like my department’s cost-per-copy is higher than it was in the past. Why is that?
Depending on how some units handled printing previously and the volatile price of paper, that is possible. Paper A price increase effective July 1, 2024 is the first since the program began in 2005. Additionally, it is important to note that paper is a volatile commodity with large price fluctuations. WVU’s contract with MCM guarantees stability in pricing by locking in paper prices for one full year. We can review that price every year to make sure WVU is getting the best deal.
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The cost-per-copy pricing is less expensive than the costs to operate the current fleet of printers that are not part of the Managed Print Program. Starting July 1, 2024, Managed Print’s black/white costs are .045 per page, and color costs are .0884 095 per page for a standard-configuration floor model.
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