Updated June 29, 2022
Input Quantity refers to the beginning value, based on the cost method, that the process will use to start the calculation.
Input Quantity may sometimes be entered manually by the user, calculated automatically by an option or based on some of the values in standard fields like Finished Size or Component Quantity.
Examples;
|
Example of Usage |
Costing Method |
Input Quantity |
Comments |
Quantity Calculation |
|
Preflight |
Minutes |
Quantity x 1 Example = 25 minutes |
Quantity of 25 must be entered |
25 x 1 = 25 |
|
Preflight per Page |
Minutes per unit |
Quantity x Minutes per Unit Example = 10 pages @ 15 minutes/page |
Quantity of 10 must be entered or can be automatically calculated |
10 x 15 = 150 |
|
Inkjet Proofing |
Cost per Square Inch |
Width x Length x Quantity of Proofs Example : 2 proofs - 12x18 |
May be derived from another value (Finished Sheet Size for example) |
12 x 18 x 2 = 432 |
|
Mailing cost per record |
Cost per unit |
Units x Cost per unit Example: Component Quantity of 3,452 x $0.05/unit |
May be derived from another value. Quantity can be automatically calculated or entered by user |
3,452 x 0.05 = 172.6 |