Brother MFC-J4555DW vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer costs $16 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 579 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $296.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 2.2¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J4555DW | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $580 | $430 |
| After 2 years | $880 | $564 |
| After 3 years | $1,180 | $697 |
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 2.8¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-J4555DW on total cost after about 579 pages — roughly 2 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J4555DW | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 20 ppm | 20 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 20 ppm | 20 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 30,000 pages | 25,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 2,000 pages/mo | 1,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.7-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, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 10.39 | 11.8 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-J4555DW
Cheapest to run: Brother LC506XXLBKS Super High Yield Black Ink Cartridge — $249.99 · 5.0¢/page · 5,000pg yield
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 802XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $57.99 · 2.2¢/page · 2,600pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer — about 55% lower cost per page (2.2¢ vs 5.0¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-J4555DW — $16 less to buy — it would take about 579 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J4555DWBuy — $279.98
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $296.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J4555DW or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 55% cheaper per page (2.2¢ vs 5.0¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J4555DW or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer?
- The Brother MFC-J4555DW is about $16 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $16 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 579 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J4555DW and the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer?
- Duty cycle (monthly): Brother MFC-J4555DW 30,000 pages, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer 25,000 pages. Recommended volume: Brother MFC-J4555DW 2,000 pages/mo, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer 1,500 pages/mo. Weight (kg): Brother MFC-J4555DW 10.39, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer 11.8.