Brother DCP-L5510DN vs Lexmark MX431adn
Lexmark MX431adn costs $23 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 10,510 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother DCP-L5510DN | Lexmark MX431adn |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $561 | $571 |
| After 2 years | $673 | $670 |
| After 3 years | $784 | $768 |
Lexmark MX431adn costs more upfront but 0.2¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother DCP-L5510DN on total cost after about 10,510 pages — roughly 22 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother DCP-L5510DN | Lexmark MX431adn |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 42 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 90,000 pages | 80,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 5,000 pages/mo | 8,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.8 inch (7.2 cm) LCD touch panel |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 16.33 | 12.79 |
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
Lexmark MX431adn
Cheapest to run: Lexmark MS/MX431, MX432 Return Program 20K Toner Cartridge — $327.99 · 1.6¢/page · 20,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Lexmark MX431adn — about 12% lower cost per page (1.6¢ vs 1.9¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother DCP-L5510DN — $23 less to buy — it would take about 10,510 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Lexmark MX431adn — 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 42 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother DCP-L5510DNBuy — $449.99
Lexmark MX431adnBuy — $472.82
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother DCP-L5510DN or the Lexmark MX431adn?
- The Lexmark MX431adn — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 12% cheaper per page (1.6¢ vs 1.9¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother DCP-L5510DN or the Lexmark MX431adn?
- The Brother DCP-L5510DN is about $23 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Lexmark MX431adn worth the higher price?
- It costs about $23 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 10,510 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother DCP-L5510DN and the Lexmark MX431adn?
- Functions: Brother DCP-L5510DN print, scan, copy, Lexmark MX431adn print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Brother DCP-L5510DN 48 ppm, Lexmark MX431adn 42 ppm. Resolution: Brother DCP-L5510DN 1200 x 1200, Lexmark MX431adn Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother DCP-L5510DN 90,000 pages, Lexmark MX431adn 80,000 pages.