HP vs Kodak : Cost Per Page Comparison

Kodak’s introduction into the printer market has thrown other printer manufacturers into tantrums. Kodak has climbed the ladder quite easily but a leader for years under the banner of HP has been a fierce competitor presently.

Computer World’s national correspondent, Robert Mitchell has perhaps conducted the most detailed comparison between HP and Kodak printers for cost per page deduction. He pitted HP Photosmart C5180 All-in-One printer against Kodak Easyshare 5300 All-in-One printer.

Robert decided to use low grade paper for testing from the respective companies as low grade papers tend to use less ink. He used HP’s Everyday paper for testing with 5180 and Kodak’s Photo paper along with the 5300.

The difference between the quality of prints between the compared printers was minimal. The Kodak cost per page for black prints was £1.5 for 100 pages while HP was doubly expensive at £3. Kodak won the battle hands down for colour prints. Kodak’s cost per page for colour prints was at £3.5 for 100 pages while HP measured at £12.

However, both printers have its share of pros and cons and would make it hard to find a single winner.