Brother MFC-J4535DW vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer
Brother MFC-J4535DW costs $46 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 8,567 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J4535DW | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $465 | $451 |
| After 2 years | $539 | $558 |
| After 3 years | $613 | $664 |
Brother MFC-J4535DW costs more upfront but 0.5¢ less per page. It overtakes Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer on total cost after about 8,567 pages — roughly 18 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J4535DW | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 20 ppm | 25 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 19 ppm | 25 ppm |
| Resolution | — | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 30,000 pages | 70,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 2,000 pages/mo | 5,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | — | 2.4-inch color LCD |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | — | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | — | 15.3 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-J4535DW
Cheapest to run: Brother LC406XLBKS High-Yield Black INKvestment Tank Ink Cartridge — $73.99 · 1.2¢/page · 6,000pg yield
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson T10Y Extra-High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $177.40 · 1.8¢/page · 10,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother MFC-J4535DW — about 30% lower cost per page (1.2¢ vs 1.8¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer — $46 less to buy — it would take about 8,567 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Brother MFC-J4535DW — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer — 25 ppm vs 20 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J4535DWBuy — $391.33
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 PrinterBuy — $345.00
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J4535DW or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer?
- The Brother MFC-J4535DW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 30% cheaper per page (1.2¢ vs 1.8¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J4535DW or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer is about $46 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother MFC-J4535DW worth the higher price?
- It costs about $46 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 8,567 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J4535DW and the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer?
- Device type: Brother MFC-J4535DW multifunction, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer single-function. Functions: Brother MFC-J4535DW print, scan, copy, fax, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer print. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-J4535DW 20 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer 25 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-J4535DW 19 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer 25 ppm.