How long does a printer last?
Typical lifespan
3–10 yr
A device that puts an image on paper, either by spraying ink or by fusing toner.
Typical service life before replacement.
How that compares
Printer against things of a similar time.
Printer 3–10 yr
Laptop 3–8 yr
Coffee machine 3–8 yr
Tablet 3–8 yr
Tyre 3–10 yr
Electric kettle 3–8 yr
Mallard 3–29 yr
Tasmanian devil 5–8 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.2 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 2 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 6 of them |
Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.
More about a printer
- How much does a printer weigh? 4–45 kg
- How much does a printer cost? 50–900 $
- Printer vs Television Side by side
- Printer vs Desktop computer Side by side
- Printer vs Office chair Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a printer last?
- A printer lasts 3–10 yr. Typical service life before replacement.
Related pages
- How much does a printer weigh? 4–45 kg
- How much does a printer cost? 50–900 $
- How long does a smartphone last? 2–6 yr
- How long does a television last? 6–12 yr
- How long does a laptop last? 3–8 yr
- How long does a desktop computer last? 4–10 yr
- How long does a games console last? 5–10 yr
- How long does a tablet last? 3–8 yr
- How long does a office chair last? 4–15 yr
- How long does a computer monitor last? 5–12 yr
- Printer vs Television Side by side
- Printer vs Desktop computer Side by side
- Printer vs Office chair Side by side
Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place