Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II vs Lexmark MS331dn
Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II costs $30 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 9,037 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II | Lexmark MS331dn |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $472 | $462 |
| After 2 years | $645 | $655 |
| After 3 years | $818 | $848 |
Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II costs more upfront but 0.3¢ less per page. It overtakes Lexmark MS331dn on total cost after about 9,037 pages — roughly 19 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II | Lexmark MS331dn |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 37 ppm | 40 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 50,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 4,000 pages/mo | 5,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | 5-inch color touch LCD | 2-line All Points Addressable (APA) monochrome LCD display |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 15.6 | 9.34 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II
Cheapest to run: Canon 070 Black Toner Cartridge, High Capacity — $294.00 · 2.9¢/page · 10,200pg 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: Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II — about 10% lower cost per page (2.9¢ vs 3.2¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark MS331dn — $30 less to buy — it would take about 9,037 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 Lexmark MS331dn doesn't do.
Where to buy
Canon imageCLASS MF462dw IIBuy — $299.00
Lexmark MS331dnBuy — $269.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II or the Lexmark MS331dn?
- The Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 10% cheaper per page (2.9¢ vs 3.2¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II or the Lexmark MS331dn?
- The Lexmark MS331dn is about $30 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II worth the higher price?
- It costs about $30 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 9,037 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II and the Lexmark MS331dn?
- Device type: Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II multifunction, Lexmark MS331dn single-function. Functions: Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II print, scan, copy, fax, Lexmark MS331dn print. Print speed (mono): Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II 37 ppm, Lexmark MS331dn 40 ppm. Resolution: Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II 1200 x 1200, Lexmark MS331dn Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi.