Brother MFC-J497DW vs Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca
Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca prints about 94% cheaper per page (1.9¢ vs 29.6¢).
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J497DW | Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | 12 ppm | 15 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 12 ppm | 10 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 600 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 2,500 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 1,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, A3, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 8.21 | 9.66 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-J497DW
Cheapest to run: Brother LC3011BK Standard-yield Black Ink Cartridge — $59.16 · 29.6¢/page · 200pg yield
Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca
Cheapest to run: Canon CLI-281 Black Ink Tank — $14.00 · 1.9¢/page · 750pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca — about 94% lower cost per page (1.9¢ vs 29.6¢).
- If you need faxing: Brother MFC-J497DW — it adds faxing, which the Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J497DWCheck price
Canon PIXMA TS9521CaBuy — $199.00
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J497DW or the Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca?
- The Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 94% cheaper per page (1.9¢ vs 29.6¢ mono).
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J497DW and the Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca?
- Functions: Brother MFC-J497DW print, scan, copy, fax, Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-J497DW 12 ppm, Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca 15 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-J497DW 12 ppm, Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca 10 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-J497DW 1200 x 600, Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca 4800 x 1200.