Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw vs Xerox C255
Xerox C255 costs $32 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 1,100 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw | Xerox C255 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $773 | $628 |
| After 2 years | $1,156 | $834 |
| After 3 years | $1,539 | $1,040 |
Xerox C255 costs more upfront but 3.0¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw on total cost after about 1,100 pages — roughly 3 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw | 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) | 26 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 26 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | 2400 x 600 dpi, 4800 Color Quality |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 50,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 2,500 pages/mo | 2,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 5-inch color touch LCD | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | — |
| Weight (kg) | 22 | 19.5 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw
Cheapest to run: Canon 075 Black Toner Cartridge — $83.00 · 6.4¢/page · 1,300pg 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: Xerox C255 — about 46% lower cost per page (3.4¢ vs 6.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw — $32 less to buy — it would take about 1,100 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Canon Color imageCLASS MF665CdwBuy — $389.99
Xerox C255Buy — $422.45
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw or the Xerox C255?
- The Xerox C255 — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 46% cheaper per page (3.4¢ vs 6.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw or the Xerox C255?
- The Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw is about $32 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Xerox C255 worth the higher price?
- It costs about $32 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 1,100 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw and the Xerox C255?
- Resolution: Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw 1200 x 1200, Xerox C255 2400 x 600 dpi, 4800 Color Quality. Weight (kg): Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw 22, Xerox C255 19.5.