Mitsubishi vs Kodak Price Comparison Check out the return on your investment by comparing the cost per print over time

Although the Mitsubishi is more expensive to purchase, the cost of consumables for 10x8 glossy prints is much cheaper. Depending upon the quantity of 10x8 prints you print, it may be worth paying the extra to recoup the longer term benefits.

Please note however that the Mitsubishi CP3020DE does not have Apple Mac Support, while the CP3020DAE and the Kodak 1400 do.

How many prints would each printer need to print to pay for themselves?

	Kodak 1400 Dye Sublimation	Mitsubishi CP3020DE / CP3020DAE Sublimation
Price of Printer	£399.99	£775.00
Price per print 10x8 Glossy	£1.68	£1.06
Selling Price of 10x8	£10.00	£10.00
Profit Per Print (inc Mount)	£7.32	£7.93
No of Prints needed to pay for printer @ £10 print	55	98
No of Prints needed to pay for printer @ £15 / print	32	60

The above figures may vary as the price per print drops with quality purchased, price of photo mount etc, but the above table gives a approximate idea of costings.

Is it worth paying the extra for the Mitsubishi over the Kodak?

The table below shows what the cost "break even" point is between the Mitsubishi CP3020DE / CP3020DAE and the Kodak 1400

	Kodak 1400 Dye Sublimation	Mitsubishi CP3020DE / CP3020DAE Sublimation
Price of Printer	£399.99	£775.00
Price per print 10x8 Glossy	£1.68	£1.06
No of Prints	600	600
Total Cost (Printer & Prints)	£1415.80	£1410.00

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