Brother MFC-J497DW vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4734 All-in-One Printer
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4734 All-in-One Printer prints about 92% cheaper per page (2.2¢ vs 29.5¢).
Cheaper to run
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4734 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $299.98
- Cost per page (mono)
- 2.2¢/pg
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J497DW | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4734 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) | 12 ppm | 20 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 12 ppm | 20 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 600 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 2,500 pages | 25,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 1,000 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 | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 8.21 | 11.8 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-J497DW
Cheapest to run: Brother LC3011BK Standard-yield Black Ink Cartridge — $58.96 · 29.5¢/page · 200pg yield
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4734 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-4734 All-in-One Printer — about 92% lower cost per page (2.2¢ vs 29.5¢).
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4734 All-in-One Printer — 20 ppm vs 12 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J497DWCheck price
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4734 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $299.98
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J497DW or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4734 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4734 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 92% cheaper per page (2.2¢ vs 29.5¢ mono).
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J497DW and the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4734 All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-J497DW 12 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4734 All-in-One Printer 20 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-J497DW 12 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4734 All-in-One Printer 20 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-J497DW 1200 x 600, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4734 All-in-One Printer 4800 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother MFC-J497DW 2,500 pages, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4734 All-in-One Printer 25,000 pages.