What does PPM mean in printing? Understanding office photocopier print speeds
What is PPM?
PPM stands for pages per minute. It measures how many pages a printer or photocopier can produce in one minute.
A machine rated at 30 PPM can theoretically print 30 pages per minute under specified conditions.
Speed might be important for your company if it requires heavy printing, but optimising for speed may cause certain trade-offs.
| Machine speed | Typical office use | Example model |
|---|---|---|
| 20–25 PPM | Small offices | imageClass 752 |
| 30–40 PPM | Medium-sized offices | imageFORCE C3100 Series |
| 45–60 PPM | High-volume offices | imageFORCE C6100 Series |
Choosing a speed for the pace of your office
You will want to consider PPM based on the pace of your office:
| 50 PPM | Better for mid-volume, busy professional settings |
|---|---|
| 35 PPM | Built for the daily office tasks small teams require |
| 30 PPM | Best for smaller offices that require moderate printing and scanning |
| 26 PPM | Best for workspaces that use the printer lightly, but still require high-quality colour |
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