Brother MFC-J4555DW vs Canon PIXMA TR160
Brother MFC-J4555DW costs $25 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 621 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J4555DW | Canon PIXMA TR160 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $584 | $800 |
| After 2 years | $908 | $1,366 |
| After 3 years | $1,232 | $1,931 |
Brother MFC-J4555DW costs more upfront but 4.0¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon PIXMA TR160 on total cost after about 621 pages — roughly 2 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J4555DW | Canon PIXMA TR160 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 20 ppm | — |
| Print speed (color) | 20 ppm | — |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 30,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 2,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | No |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal |
| Weight (kg) | 10.39 | 2.04 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-J4555DW
Cheapest to run: Brother LC506XXLBKS Super High Yield Black Ink Cartridge — $269.99 · 5.4¢/page · 5,000pg yield
Canon PIXMA TR160
Cheapest to run: Canon PGI-35 Black Ink Tank — $18.00 · 9.4¢/page · 191pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother MFC-J4555DW — about 43% lower cost per page (5.4¢ vs 9.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon PIXMA TR160 — $25 less to buy — it would take about 621 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Brother MFC-J4555DW — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Canon PIXMA TR160 doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J4555DWBuy — $259.99
Canon PIXMA TR160Buy — $235.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J4555DW or the Canon PIXMA TR160?
- The Brother MFC-J4555DW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 43% cheaper per page (5.4¢ vs 9.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J4555DW or the Canon PIXMA TR160?
- The Canon PIXMA TR160 is about $25 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother MFC-J4555DW worth the higher price?
- It costs about $25 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 621 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J4555DW and the Canon PIXMA TR160?
- Device type: Brother MFC-J4555DW multifunction, Canon PIXMA TR160 single-function. Functions: Brother MFC-J4555DW print, scan, copy, fax, Canon PIXMA TR160 print. Automatic duplex: Brother MFC-J4555DW Yes, Canon PIXMA TR160 No. Automatic document feeder: Brother MFC-J4555DW Yes, Canon PIXMA TR160 No.