How Much Does a Professional Printer Cost?

The cost of a basic printer ranges between $400 and $1,000.
More specialized printers can cost from $10,000 to $70,000.
Enthusiast and professional 3D printers are priced from $1,500 to $20,000.
DIY 3D printer kits start around $200.
Hobbyist printers range from $500 to $1,500.
In 2023, home and small business printers cost $40 to $250.
Larger business and print press printers cost up to $999 and as low as $400.
3D printers for individuals range from $250 to $5,000.
High-end inkjet printers with features like wide-format printing or gallery-worthy photos can cost $1,000 to $2,000 or more.

Theaters or concert halls may find cost savings using a Tier III production printer.
Production printers usually print on a wider range of paper weights and types.
Most production printers cost between $25,000 and $150,000.

Factors include print quality, speed, and connectivity options.
Faster professional-grade printers and those with features like wireless connectivity cost more.
Deciding if a Managed Print Service makes economic sense involves assessing potential time and cost savings.

Inkjet photo printers produce color and black-and-white documents like photographs best.
Color laser printers have a limited color range.
Library, Office Depot, UPS Store, and FedEx Office locations offer cheap document printing and copying services.

3D printing services sometimes cost more than an entry-level 3D printer.
The final service fee for a new 3D printing service was set at $3 for up to 1 hour of printing plus $1 per additional hour. This covers filament and fixed costs.