Brother MFC-J4355DW vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format Printer
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format Printer is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Best overall
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format Printer
- Price
- $179.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 4.0¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J4355DW | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $514 | $417 |
| After 2 years | $838 | $654 |
| After 3 years | $1,162 | $892 |
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format Printer is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J4355DW | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | |
| Print speed (mono) | 20 ppm | 25 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 19 ppm | 12 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | — |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 30,000 pages | 50,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 2,000 pages/mo | 2,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | — | 2.4-inch color LCD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, A4, A3, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 8.89 | 13.5 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-J4355DW
Cheapest to run: Brother LC506XXLBKS Super High Yield Black Ink Cartridge — $269.99 · 5.4¢/page · 5,000pg yield
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 812XXL Extra-High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $86.99 · 4.0¢/page · 2,200pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format Printer — about 27% lower cost per page (4.0¢ vs 5.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format Printer — $10 less to buy.
- If you need scanning and copying: Brother MFC-J4355DW — it adds scanning and copying, which the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format Printer doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format Printer — 25 ppm vs 20 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J4355DWBuy — $189.98
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format PrinterBuy — $179.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J4355DW or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 27% cheaper per page (4.0¢ vs 5.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J4355DW or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format Printer is about $10 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J4355DW and the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format Printer?
- Device type: Brother MFC-J4355DW multifunction, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format Printer single-function. Functions: Brother MFC-J4355DW print, scan, copy, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format Printer print. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-J4355DW 20 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format Printer 25 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-J4355DW 19 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format Printer 12 ppm.