Brother MFC-J4555DW vs Canon PIXMA TS9520a
Canon PIXMA TS9520a costs $17 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 494 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J4555DW | Canon PIXMA TS9520a |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $584 | $395 |
| After 2 years | $908 | $512 |
| After 3 years | $1,232 | $630 |
Canon PIXMA TS9520a costs more upfront but 3.4¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-J4555DW on total cost after about 494 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J4555DW | Canon PIXMA TS9520a |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | 20 ppm | 15 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 20 ppm | 10 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 30,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 2,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, A3, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 10.39 | 9.66 |
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 TS9520a
Cheapest to run: Canon CLI-281 Black Ink Tank — $14.70 · 2.0¢/page · 750pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Canon PIXMA TS9520a — about 64% lower cost per page (2.0¢ vs 5.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-J4555DW — $17 less to buy — it would take about 494 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Brother MFC-J4555DW — it adds faxing, which the Canon PIXMA TS9520a doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Brother MFC-J4555DW — 20 ppm vs 15 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J4555DWBuy — $259.99
Canon PIXMA TS9520aBuy — $276.95
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J4555DW or the Canon PIXMA TS9520a?
- The Canon PIXMA TS9520a — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 64% cheaper per page (2.0¢ vs 5.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J4555DW or the Canon PIXMA TS9520a?
- The Brother MFC-J4555DW is about $17 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Canon PIXMA TS9520a worth the higher price?
- It costs about $17 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 494 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 TS9520a?
- Functions: Brother MFC-J4555DW print, scan, copy, fax, Canon PIXMA TS9520a print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-J4555DW 20 ppm, Canon PIXMA TS9520a 15 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-J4555DW 20 ppm, Canon PIXMA TS9520a 10 ppm. Automatic document feeder: Brother MFC-J4555DW Yes, Canon PIXMA TS9520a No.