Brother MFC-J6560DW vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer costs $25 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 776 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer
- Price
- $335.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 1.8¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J6560DW | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $610 | $441 |
| After 2 years | $910 | $548 |
| After 3 years | $1,210 | $654 |
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer costs more upfront but 3.2¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-J6560DW on total cost after about 776 pages — roughly 2 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J6560DW | 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) | 31 ppm | 25 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 30 ppm | 25 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 35,000 pages | 70,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 2,500 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 | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A3, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 20 | 15.3 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-J6560DW
Cheapest to run: Brother LC506XXLBKS Super High Yield Black Ink Cartridge — $249.99 · 5.0¢/page · 5,000pg 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 65% lower cost per page (1.8¢ vs 5.0¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-J6560DW — $25 less to buy — it would take about 776 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Brother MFC-J6560DW — 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: Brother MFC-J6560DW — 31 ppm vs 25 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J6560DWBuy — $309.99
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 PrinterBuy — $335.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J6560DW or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 65% cheaper per page (1.8¢ vs 5.0¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J6560DW or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer?
- The Brother MFC-J6560DW is about $25 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $25 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 776 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-C5390 Printer?
- Device type: Brother MFC-J6560DW multifunction, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer single-function. Functions: Brother MFC-J6560DW print, scan, copy, fax, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer print. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-J6560DW 31 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer 25 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-J6560DW 30 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer 25 ppm.