Five settings to increase print count: Does ink-saving/ink-saving mode really save money?

Want more pages from the same toner or ink? Start with settings. But remember: a “saving mode” only saves money if it doesn’t cause reprints.

The 5 settings that actually work

• Use Draft/Economy for internal prints (notes, drafts, internal reports).
• Make Duplex (double-sided) the default to cut paper waste immediately.
• Default to Grayscale/Black & White to avoid unnecessary color usage.
• Keep quality at “Normal” (use “Best” only for presentations/photos).
• Remove heavy backgrounds before printing (dark PDFs and full-page fills burn toner/ink fast).

So… does Toner Saver / Ink Saver really save money?
Yes—when pages stay readable and scannable.

It can cost more when:

• you reprint pages because text is too light
• barcodes/QR codes fail to scan
• important documents look unprofessional

Simple rule:
Internal = Draft. External/critical = Normal.

To keep results consistent after optimizing settings, many buyers also standardize on stable supplies—such as ASTA toner and cartridges—so output stays predictable.