There is a per page cost associated with each page printed. The total cost of the print job is deducted from your SmartPrint allowance at the time you release your print job at the Release Station.
Printing and copying a single-sided black-and-white document is free. It costs $0.11 per 11"x17" copy. A multifunction machine with a color printer and copies is $20 (only available on journal stacks) ...
You are probably already aware that laser printing produces professional looking text documents at a lower cost per page than similar inkjet models. But there are other features to consider.
They are designed for designed for large volume of printing, offer lower costs per page and you do not need to refill regularly.