Brother HL-L8430CDW vs Xerox C255
Brother HL-L8430CDW costs $1 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 71 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother HL-L8430CDW | Xerox C255 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $606 | $689 |
| After 2 years | $722 | $889 |
| After 3 years | $838 | $1,089 |
Brother HL-L8430CDW costs more upfront but 1.4¢ less per page. It overtakes Xerox C255 on total cost after about 71 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother HL-L8430CDW | Xerox C255 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 33 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 33 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Resolution | 2400 x 600 | 2400 x 600 dpi, 4800 Color Quality |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 60,000 pages | 50,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 5,000 pages/mo | 2,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | — |
| Weight (kg) | 20.82 | 19.5 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother HL-L8430CDW
Cheapest to run: Brother TN635XXLBK Super High Yield Black Toner Cartridge — $144.99 · 1.9¢/page · 7,500pg yield
Xerox C255
Cheapest to run: Xerox Black High-Capacity Toner Cartridge — $99.99 · 3.3¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother HL-L8430CDW — about 42% lower cost per page (1.9¢ vs 3.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Xerox C255 — $1 less to buy — it would take about 71 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Xerox C255 — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Brother HL-L8430CDW doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Brother HL-L8430CDW — 33 ppm vs 26 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother HL-L8430CDWBuy — $489.98
Xerox C255Buy — $489.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother HL-L8430CDW or the Xerox C255?
- The Brother HL-L8430CDW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 42% cheaper per page (1.9¢ vs 3.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother HL-L8430CDW or the Xerox C255?
- The Xerox C255 is about $1 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother HL-L8430CDW worth the higher price?
- It costs about $1 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 71 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother HL-L8430CDW and the Xerox C255?
- Device type: Brother HL-L8430CDW single-function, Xerox C255 multifunction. Functions: Brother HL-L8430CDW print, Xerox C255 print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Brother HL-L8430CDW 33 ppm, Xerox C255 26 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother HL-L8430CDW 33 ppm, Xerox C255 26 ppm.