Brother MFC-J6560DW vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer costs $6 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 170 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $315.49
- Cost per page (mono)
- 2.2¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J6560DW | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $634 | $445 |
| After 2 years | $958 | $574 |
| After 3 years | $1,282 | $703 |
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 3.2¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-J6560DW on total cost after about 170 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J6560DW | 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) | 31 ppm | 20 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 30 ppm | 20 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 35,000 pages | 25,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 2,500 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, A3, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 20 | 11.8 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-J6560DW
Cheapest to run: Brother LC506XXLBKS Super High Yield Black Ink Cartridge — $269.99 · 5.4¢/page · 5,000pg yield
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 802XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $55.99 · 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 60% lower cost per page (2.2¢ vs 5.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-J6560DW — $6 less to buy — it would take about 170 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Brother MFC-J6560DW — 31 ppm vs 20 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J6560DWBuy — $309.99
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $315.49
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J6560DW 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 60% cheaper per page (2.2¢ vs 5.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J6560DW or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer?
- The Brother MFC-J6560DW is about $6 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $6 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 170 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J6560DW and the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-J6560DW 31 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer 20 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-J6560DW 30 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer 20 ppm. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother MFC-J6560DW 35,000 pages, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer 25,000 pages. Recommended volume: Brother MFC-J6560DW 2,500 pages/mo, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer 1,500 pages/mo.