Brother DCP-L2550DW vs Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx costs $150 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 6,948 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother DCP-L2550DW | Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $814 | $834 |
| After 2 years | $1,008 | $899 |
| After 3 years | $1,202 | $964 |
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx costs more upfront but 2.2¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother DCP-L2550DW on total cost after about 6,948 pages — roughly 14 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother DCP-L2550DW | Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | — | 42 ppm |
| Resolution | 2400 x 600 | 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 15,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 2,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | A4, Legal, Letter |
| Weight (kg) | 11.61 | — |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother DCP-L2550DW
Cheapest to run: High-yield Toner, Black, Yields approx. 3,000 pages‡ — $97.00 · 3.2¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $107.99 · 1.1¢/page · 10,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx — about 67% lower cost per page (1.1¢ vs 3.2¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother DCP-L2550DW — $150 less to buy — it would take about 6,948 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx — it adds faxing, which the Brother DCP-L2550DW doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother DCP-L2550DWBuy — $620.00
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfxBuy — $769.60
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother DCP-L2550DW or the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 67% cheaper per page (1.1¢ vs 3.2¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother DCP-L2550DW or the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx?
- The Brother DCP-L2550DW is about $150 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx worth the higher price?
- It costs about $150 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 6,948 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother DCP-L2550DW and the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx?
- Functions: Brother DCP-L2550DW print, scan, copy, Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx print, scan, copy, fax. Resolution: Brother DCP-L2550DW 2400 x 600, Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi. Ethernet: Brother DCP-L2550DW Yes, Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx No. USB: Brother DCP-L2550DW Yes, Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx No.