Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II vs Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx
Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II costs $42 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 26,211 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II | Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $524 | $492 |
| After 2 years | $653 | $630 |
| After 3 years | $781 | $768 |
Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II costs more upfront but 0.2¢ less per page. It overtakes Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx on total cost after about 26,211 pages — roughly 53 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II | Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 37 ppm | 37 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi |
| Recommended volume | 4,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | 5-inch color touch LCD | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | A4, Legal, Letter |
| Weight (kg) | 15.6 | — |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II
Cheapest to run: Canon 070 Black Toner Cartridge, High Capacity — $218.19 · 2.1¢/page · 10,200pg yield
Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $68.99 · 2.3¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II — about 7% lower cost per page (2.1¢ vs 2.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx — $42 less to buy — it would take about 26,211 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx doesn't do.
Where to buy
Canon imageCLASS MF462dw IIBuy — $396.08
Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wxBuy — $354.00
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx?
- The Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 7% cheaper per page (2.1¢ vs 2.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx is about $42 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II worth the higher price?
- It costs about $42 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 26,211 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II and the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx?
- Device type: Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II multifunction, Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx single-function. Functions: Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II print, scan, copy, fax, Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx print. Resolution: Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II 1200 x 1200, Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi. Automatic document feeder: Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II Yes, Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx No.