Brother DCP-L5510DN vs Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II
Brother DCP-L5510DN costs $54 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 19,122 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother DCP-L5510DN | Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $561 | $524 |
| After 2 years | $673 | $653 |
| After 3 years | $784 | $781 |
Brother DCP-L5510DN costs more upfront but 0.3¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II on total cost after about 19,122 pages — roughly 39 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother DCP-L5510DN | Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 48 ppm | 37 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 90,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 5,000 pages/mo | 4,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 5-inch color touch LCD |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal |
| Weight (kg) | 16.33 | 15.6 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother DCP-L5510DN
Cheapest to run: Brother TN920XXL Super High Yield Black Toner Cartridge — $204.29 · 1.9¢/page · 11,000pg yield
Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II
Cheapest to run: Canon 070 Black Toner Cartridge, High Capacity — $218.19 · 2.1¢/page · 10,200pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother DCP-L5510DN — about 13% lower cost per page (1.9¢ vs 2.1¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II — $54 less to buy — it would take about 19,122 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II — it adds faxing, which the Brother DCP-L5510DN doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Brother DCP-L5510DN — 48 ppm vs 37 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother DCP-L5510DNBuy — $449.99
Canon imageCLASS MF462dw IIBuy — $396.08
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother DCP-L5510DN or the Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II?
- The Brother DCP-L5510DN — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 13% cheaper per page (1.9¢ vs 2.1¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother DCP-L5510DN or the Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II?
- The Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II is about $54 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother DCP-L5510DN worth the higher price?
- It costs about $54 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 19,122 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother DCP-L5510DN and the Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II?
- Functions: Brother DCP-L5510DN print, scan, copy, Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Brother DCP-L5510DN 48 ppm, Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II 37 ppm. Recommended volume: Brother DCP-L5510DN 5,000 pages/mo, Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II 4,000 pages/mo. Wi-Fi: Brother DCP-L5510DN No, Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II Yes.