Brother MFC-J4555DW vs Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer costs $20 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 2,559 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $279.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 4.6¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J4555DW | Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $584 | $557 |
| After 2 years | $908 | $834 |
| After 3 years | $1,232 | $1,111 |
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 0.8¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-J4555DW on total cost after about 2,559 pages — roughly 6 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J4555DW | Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8.5 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 20 ppm | 8 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 5760 x 1440 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 30,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 2,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | — | 4.3-inch color touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, A4, A3, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 10.39 | 8.8 |
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
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 279XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $23.09 · 4.6¢/page · 500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer — about 14% lower cost per page (4.6¢ vs 5.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-J4555DW — $20 less to buy — it would take about 2,559 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Brother MFC-J4555DW — it adds faxing, which the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Brother MFC-J4555DW — 20 ppm vs 8.5 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J4555DWBuy — $259.99
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $279.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J4555DW or the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 14% cheaper per page (4.6¢ vs 5.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J4555DW or the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer?
- The Brother MFC-J4555DW is about $20 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $20 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 2,559 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J4555DW and the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Brother MFC-J4555DW print, scan, copy, fax, Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-J4555DW 20 ppm, Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer 8.5 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-J4555DW 20 ppm, Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer 8 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-J4555DW 4800 x 1200, Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer 5760 x 1440.