When you add a new printer in Printerpoint, one of the first things you want to do is set two key details:
- Billing Method
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End of Billing Period
These settings are configured on the printer’s Printer Details page. To access it, click the printer's name. Then, to the right of the Billing Report section, click the gear icon to open the billing settings.
1. End of Billing Period
This is the last day of your billing cycle for the printer.
By default, Printerpoint sets this to the last day of the month, which works for most users. If your billing cycle ends on a different day (e.g., the 15th), you can update it using the dropdown menu—just be sure to click Save afterward.
Printerpoint uses this date to:
- Generate monthly billing summary emails
- Create pending bills
2. Billing Method
This defines how you charge your customer for the printer’s usage.
Available billing methods vary by printer model. Some printers only support a basic method (e.g., page count or lifetime area), while others support more advanced options like billing based on:
- Ink density category
- Print job type
- Media type
- And more
For a detailed explanation of each method, see the Using Printerpoint Data section.
Optional: Add Pricing and SKUs
If you're generating customer bills directly in Printerpoint—or pushing billing data to another system via the Printerpoint API—you can optionally define prices and SKUs for each line item:
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Monthly Base Charge
Covers things like minimum usage and maintenance costs. -
Monthly Lease Charge
Reflects the cost of leasing the printer. -
Billing Method Line Items
Each usage type (e.g., square feet, clicks) can be:- Assigned a SKU
- Given a price per unit
- Linked to a monthly usage allowance
⚠️ Tip: If you're only using Printerpoint to transfer meter reads to a system like ECI e-automate (which stores all contract details), you can skip this section.
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