The maximum page count for the Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS is a 32-bit number with a maximum value of 4,294,967,296.
This value could be reached in approximately 1,047,553 days (2,870 years) assuming these conditions:
- Maximum throughput of 3 pages per minute
- 30 second pause to reload paper every 250 pages
- Overhead for replacing the consumables
- Printing occurring 24 hours per day
- Daily output of 4,100 pages per day
This estimate does not take into account the fact that the printer is rated to print a minimum of 300,000 black and white pages, or 150,000 color pages.