Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II vs Xerox C255
Xerox C255 costs $40 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 1,788 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II | Xerox C255 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $763 | $669 |
| After 2 years | $1,098 | $869 |
| After 3 years | $1,432 | $1,069 |
Xerox C255 costs more upfront but 2.2¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II on total cost after about 1,788 pages — roughly 4 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II | Xerox C255 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 35 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 35 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | 2400 x 600 dpi, 4800 Color Quality |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 50,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 4,000 pages/mo | 2,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 5-inch color touchscreen | — |
| 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 MF751Cdw II
Cheapest to run: Canon 069 Black Toner Cartridge — $116.99 · 5.6¢/page · 2,100pg yield
Xerox C255
Cheapest to run: Xerox Black High-Capacity Toner Cartridge — $99.99 · 3.3¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Xerox C255 — about 40% lower cost per page (3.3¢ vs 5.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II — $40 less to buy — it would take about 1,788 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Xerox C255 — it adds faxing, which the Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II — 35 ppm vs 26 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw IIBuy — $429.00
Xerox C255Buy — $469.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II or the Xerox C255?
- The Xerox C255 — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 40% cheaper per page (3.3¢ vs 5.6¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II or the Xerox C255?
- The Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II is about $40 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Xerox C255 worth the higher price?
- It costs about $40 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 1,788 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II and the Xerox C255?
- Functions: Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II print, scan, copy, Xerox C255 print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II 35 ppm, Xerox C255 26 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II 35 ppm, Xerox C255 26 ppm. Resolution: Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II 1200 x 1200, Xerox C255 2400 x 600 dpi, 4800 Color Quality.