Brother MFC-J1215W vs Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer
Brother MFC-J1215W is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $208.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 4.4¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J1215W | Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $450 | $472 |
| After 2 years | $710 | $736 |
| After 3 years | $970 | $1,000 |
Brother MFC-J1215W is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J1215W | Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | — | 15.8 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | — | 11 ppm |
| Resolution | 6000 x 1200 | 5760 x 1440 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 2,500 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 1,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | No | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 4.3-inch touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 6.49 | 9.75 |
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-7100 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 410XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $21.99 · 4.4¢/page · 500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother MFC-J1215W — about 2% lower cost per page (4.3¢ vs 4.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-J1215W — $18 less to buy.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J1215WBuy — $190.00
Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $208.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J1215W or the Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer?
- The Brother MFC-J1215W — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 2% cheaper per page (4.3¢ vs 4.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J1215W or the Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 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-7100 All-in-One Printer?
- Resolution: Brother MFC-J1215W 6000 x 1200, Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer 5760 x 1440. Automatic duplex: Brother MFC-J1215W No, Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer Yes. Ethernet: Brother MFC-J1215W No, Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer Yes. Paper sizes: Brother MFC-J1215W Letter, Legal, A4, Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer Letter, Legal, A4, Photo.