Brother MFC-L3720CDW vs Xerox C255
Brother MFC-L3720CDW costs $17 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 6,728 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-L3720CDW | Xerox C255 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $651 | $649 |
| After 2 years | $842 | $855 |
| After 3 years | $1,033 | $1,061 |
Brother MFC-L3720CDW costs more upfront but 0.2¢ less per page. It overtakes Xerox C255 on total cost after about 6,728 pages — roughly 14 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L3720CDW | Xerox C255 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 19 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 19 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Resolution | 2400 x 600 | 2400 x 600 dpi, 4800 Color Quality |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 40,000 pages | 50,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 3,000 pages/mo | 2,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | — |
| Weight (kg) | 19.96 | 19.5 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-L3720CDW
Cheapest to run: Brother TN229XLBK High Yield Black Toner Cartridge — $95.57 · 3.2¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Xerox C255
Cheapest to run: Xerox Black High-Capacity Toner Cartridge — $102.99 · 3.4¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother MFC-L3720CDW — about 7% lower cost per page (3.2¢ vs 3.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Xerox C255 — $17 less to buy — it would take about 6,728 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Xerox C255 — 26 ppm vs 19 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L3720CDWBuy — $459.99
Xerox C255Buy — $443.35
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-L3720CDW or the Xerox C255?
- The Brother MFC-L3720CDW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 7% cheaper per page (3.2¢ vs 3.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-L3720CDW or the Xerox C255?
- The Xerox C255 is about $17 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother MFC-L3720CDW worth the higher price?
- It costs about $17 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 6,728 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-L3720CDW and the Xerox C255?
- Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-L3720CDW 19 ppm, Xerox C255 26 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-L3720CDW 19 ppm, Xerox C255 26 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-L3720CDW 2400 x 600, Xerox C255 2400 x 600 dpi, 4800 Color Quality. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother MFC-L3720CDW 40,000 pages, Xerox C255 50,000 pages.