Brother MFC-L9610CDN vs Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cx
Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cx costs $195 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 25,025 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-L9610CDN | Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cx |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $1,298 | $1,446 |
| After 2 years | $1,396 | $1,497 |
| After 3 years | $1,494 | $1,548 |
Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cx costs more upfront but 0.8¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-L9610CDN on total cost after about 25,025 pages — roughly 51 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L9610CDN | Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cx |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | — | 42 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | — | 42 ppm |
| Resolution | 2400 x 600 | 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi, 9600 dpi x 600 dpi, 600 dpi x 600 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 120,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 12,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | A4, Legal, Letter |
| Weight (kg) | 36.15 | — |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-L9610CDN
Cheapest to run: Brother TN810XLBK High-yield Black Toner Cartridge — $195.79 · 1.6¢/page · 12,000pg yield
Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $110.80 · 0.9¢/page · 13,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cx — about 48% lower cost per page (0.9¢ vs 1.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-L9610CDN — $195 less to buy — it would take about 25,025 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Brother MFC-L9610CDN — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cx doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L9610CDNBuy — $1199.99
Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cxBuy — $1395.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-L9610CDN or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cx?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cx — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 48% cheaper per page (0.9¢ vs 1.6¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-L9610CDN or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cx?
- The Brother MFC-L9610CDN is about $195 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cx worth the higher price?
- It costs about $195 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 25,025 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-L9610CDN and the Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cx?
- Device type: Brother MFC-L9610CDN multifunction, Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cx single-function. Functions: Brother MFC-L9610CDN print, scan, copy, fax, Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cx print. Resolution: Brother MFC-L9610CDN 2400 x 600, Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cx 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi, 9600 dpi x 600 dpi, 600 dpi x 600 dpi. Automatic document feeder: Brother MFC-L9610CDN Yes, Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cx No.