Cost Per Page: OEM vs Compatible for Australia's Top 10 Printers
Cost per page is the only honest way to compare cartridge value. Use the interactive table below to filter by printer type, sort by any column, and see exactly what each printed page costs with OEM versus compatible cartridges.
| Printer | Cartridge | OEM Price | Compatible Price | OEM CPP | Compatible CPP | Annual Saving |
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*Annual saving based on 1,200 black pages per year. Colour printing savings are typically higher. CPP = cost per page. All prices AUD inc. GST.
How We Calculate Cost Per Page
The formula is straightforward: divide the cartridge price by its rated page yield. For example, an HP 67XL Black cartridge costs around $52 from HP and prints roughly 240 pages, giving a cost per page of 21.7 cents.
We use the manufacturer's stated yield based on ISO/IEC 24711 (inkjet) and ISO/IEC 19752/19798 (laser) testing standards. These standards use 5% page coverage for mono and a standardised colour test page. Real-world yields vary, but the ratio between OEM and compatible stays consistent.
All prices reflect typical Australian retail pricing as of early 2026. Annual savings assume 100 pages per month (1,200 pages per year) using the black cartridge.
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