Brother MFC-J1215W vs Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca
Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca costs $9 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 366 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J1215W | Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $450 | $311 |
| After 2 years | $710 | $423 |
| After 3 years | $970 | $535 |
Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca costs more upfront but 2.5¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-J1215W on total cost after about 366 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J1215W | Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | — | 15 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | — | 10 ppm |
| Resolution | 6000 x 1200 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 2,500 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 1,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | No | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal, A3, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 6.49 | 9.66 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-J1215W
Cheapest to run: Brother LC404BKS INKvestment Standard-yield Black Ink Cartridge — $32.49 · 4.3¢/page · 750pg yield
Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca
Cheapest to run: Canon CLI-281 Black Ink Tank — $14.00 · 1.9¢/page · 750pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca — about 57% lower cost per page (1.9¢ vs 4.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-J1215W — $9 less to buy — it would take about 366 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J1215WBuy — $190.00
Canon PIXMA TS9521CaBuy — $199.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J1215W or the Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca?
- The Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 57% cheaper per page (1.9¢ vs 4.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J1215W or the Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca?
- The Brother MFC-J1215W is about $9 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca worth the higher price?
- It costs about $9 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 366 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J1215W and the Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca?
- Resolution: Brother MFC-J1215W 6000 x 1200, Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca 4800 x 1200. Automatic duplex: Brother MFC-J1215W No, Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca Yes. Automatic document feeder: Brother MFC-J1215W Yes, Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca No. Ethernet: Brother MFC-J1215W No, Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca Yes.