Brother MFC-J1215W vs Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer

Brother MFC-J1215W is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.

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Brother MFC-J1215W

Brother MFC-J1215W

Price
$195.00
Cost per page (mono)
4.3¢/pg
Buy — $195.00

Cost to run

Total cost of ownershipBrother MFC-J1215WEpson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer
After 1 year$455$583
After 2 years$715$952
After 3 years$975$1,322

Brother MFC-J1215W is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.

Specs compared

SpecBrother MFC-J1215WEpson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer
Print technologyinkjetinkjet
Color supportcolorcolor
Device typemultifunctionmultifunction
Functionsprint, scan, copyprint, scan, copy
Print speed (mono)15.8 ppm
Print speed (color)11.3 ppm
Resolution6000 x 12005760 x 1440
Duty cycle (monthly)2,500 pages
Recommended volume1,000 pages/mo
Automatic duplexNoYes
Automatic document feederYesNo
Display2.4-inch LCD touch panel
Wi-FiYesYes
EthernetNoNo
USBYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Paper sizesLetter, Legal, A4Letter, Legal, A4, Photo
Weight (kg)6.496.6

Cartridges & running cost

Brother MFC-J1215W

Cheapest to run: Brother LC404BKS INKvestment Standard-yield Black Ink Cartridge$32.49 · 4.3¢/page · 750pg yield

Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer

Cheapest to run: Epson 302 Standard-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge$15.39 · 6.2¢/page · 250pg yield

Which should you buy?

  • High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother MFC-J1215Wabout 30% lower cost per page (4.3¢ vs 6.2¢).
  • A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-J1215W$18 less to buy.

Where to buy

Brother MFC-J1215WBuy — $195.00
Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $213.48

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J1215W or the Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer?
The Brother MFC-J1215W — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 30% cheaper per page (4.3¢ vs 6.2¢ mono).
Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J1215W or the Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer?
The Brother MFC-J1215W is about $18 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J1215W and the Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer?
Resolution: Brother MFC-J1215W 6000 x 1200, Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer 5760 x 1440. Automatic duplex: Brother MFC-J1215W No, Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer Yes. Automatic document feeder: Brother MFC-J1215W Yes, Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer No. Paper sizes: Brother MFC-J1215W Letter, Legal, A4, Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer Letter, Legal, A4, Photo.