How to Setup and Calculate Ink and Material Cost - Neostampa

This guide explains how to manage ink and material pricing in the NeoStampa Control Center and how to analyze the cost of each printed job using detailed reports. Opening Control Center

1. Click the **Control Center** icon.
2. The main dashboard will open, showing printer, consumables, and cost settings. Setting Ink Pricing

1. Click the **dropdown** or **edit** option for pricing.
2. Select the **printer** associated with the inks you want to configure.

1. Double-click the ink you want to adjust.
2. Enter the **price per liter**.
3. Optionally update the **reference name** to keep inks clearly organized.
4. Save the changes. Setting Material Pricing

1. Navigate to **Material Pricing**.
2. Click **Add Price** or select an existing material to edit.

1. Input the material cost.
2. Update existing values if needed.
3. Save your changes. Analyzing Job Costs

1. Go to the **Print History** section.
2. Select the job you want to analyze.

1. Click **Download PDF** for the selected job.
2. Open the downloaded report. Understanding the Cost Report

The PDF report includes:

• Total job cost
• Ink consumption and cost
• Material usage and cost
• Cost per individual ink channel

Final Notes Ink and material cost management workflow is now complete.

• Identify high-usage inks.
• Monitor material efficiency.
• Spot opportunities to reduce production costs.
• All cost calculations are based on the ink and material prices you define.
• Keeping pricing up to date ensures accurate job costing.
• PDF reports provide a reliable record for auditing and optimization.