Images Per Minute (IPM) is a universal measure that uses three types of standardized text documents to measure the speed of a printer. If haven't purchased an inkjet printer for some time and are in the market for a new one, find out the IPM speed measurement listed in the specifications.

What is IPM on a printer mean?

(1) (Impressions Per Minute) Generally refers to document scanners that scan both sides of the page at the same time. Thus, a scanner that scans at 100 ppm (pages per minute) can provide 200 ipm.

What is a good ppm for a printer?

A printer with an print output speed of less than 20 pages per minute will probably be pretty slow; a range of 20 ppm to 40 ppm is adequate for most offices; and a speed greater than 40 ppm is ready for higher-volume use (and such printers are priced accordingly).