What typically happens if an organization focuses only on reducing cost-per-page (CPP)?

A.
the overall printing costs will be reduced

B.
the TCO can increase

C.
the CPP cannot be reduced without reducing the TCO

D.
the total costs stay the same, but other factors automatically increase

Explanation:
Note:
* Total cost of ownership (TCO)
* Traditionally, print procurement decisions have been based purely on the cost of the hardware,
maintenance or just the CPP, which is largely characterised by hardware, maintenance and
consumable costs. However, this is an incomplete way of assessing print costs.
It does not take into account the ongoing efficiency of the device throughout its lifetime and the
direct impact on the bottom line costs. Furthermore the impact of your printing and imaging
network on the wider issue of productivity should also be considered.
Studies by Gartner, Inc. show that nearly 80 percent of total IT product costs occur after the
purchase of the product, and that nearly half of these costs lie outside the IT department’s budget.