Brother MFC-J491DW vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Best overall
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer
- Price
- $361.47
- Cost per page (mono)
- 1.8¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J491DW | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $2,091 | $468 |
| After 2 years | $3,794 | $574 |
| After 3 years | $5,496 | $681 |
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J491DW | 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) | 12 ppm | 25 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 12 ppm | 25 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 600 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 2,500 pages | 70,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 1,000 pages/mo | 5,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | — | 2.4-inch color LCD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 8.21 | 15.3 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-J491DW
Cheapest to run: Brother LC3011BK Standard-yield Black Ink Cartridge — $56.75 · 28.4¢/page · 200pg 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: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer — about 94% lower cost per page (1.8¢ vs 28.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer — $28 less to buy.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Brother MFC-J491DW — 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 12 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J491DWBuy — $388.99
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 PrinterBuy — $361.47
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J491DW or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 94% cheaper per page (1.8¢ vs 28.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J491DW or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer is about $28 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J491DW and the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer?
- Device type: Brother MFC-J491DW multifunction, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer single-function. Functions: Brother MFC-J491DW print, scan, copy, fax, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer print. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-J491DW 12 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer 25 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-J491DW 12 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer 25 ppm.