Canon imageCLASS LBP6030w vs Lexmark MS331dn
Lexmark MS331dn costs $24 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 1,143 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon imageCLASS LBP6030w | Lexmark MS331dn |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $454 | $352 |
| After 2 years | $772 | $545 |
| After 3 years | $1,091 | $738 |
Lexmark MS331dn costs more upfront but 2.1¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon imageCLASS LBP6030w on total cost after about 1,143 pages — roughly 3 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon imageCLASS LBP6030w | Lexmark MS331dn |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| Print speed (mono) | 19 ppm | 40 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 | Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 50,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 5,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | No | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Display | — | 2-line All Points Addressable (APA) monochrome LCD display |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 4.99 | 9.34 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon imageCLASS LBP6030w
Cheapest to run: Canon 125 Black Toner Cartridge — $84.99 · 5.3¢/page · 1,600pg yield
Lexmark MS331dn
Cheapest to run: Lexmark MS/MX331, 431, MX432 Return Program 3K Toner Cartridge — $96.43 · 3.2¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Lexmark MS331dn — about 39% lower cost per page (3.2¢ vs 5.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon imageCLASS LBP6030w — $24 less to buy — it would take about 1,143 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Lexmark MS331dn — 40 ppm vs 19 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Canon imageCLASS LBP6030wBuy — $134.99
Lexmark MS331dnBuy — $158.95
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon imageCLASS LBP6030w or the Lexmark MS331dn?
- The Lexmark MS331dn — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 39% cheaper per page (3.2¢ vs 5.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon imageCLASS LBP6030w or the Lexmark MS331dn?
- The Canon imageCLASS LBP6030w is about $24 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Lexmark MS331dn worth the higher price?
- It costs about $24 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 1,143 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon imageCLASS LBP6030w and the Lexmark MS331dn?
- Print speed (mono): Canon imageCLASS LBP6030w 19 ppm, Lexmark MS331dn 40 ppm. Resolution: Canon imageCLASS LBP6030w 600 x 600, Lexmark MS331dn Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi. Automatic duplex: Canon imageCLASS LBP6030w No, Lexmark MS331dn Yes. Wi-Fi: Canon imageCLASS LBP6030w Yes, Lexmark MS331dn No.