Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II vs Lexmark MS431dn
Lexmark MS431dn costs $31 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 2,417 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II | Lexmark MS431dn |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $472 | $426 |
| After 2 years | $645 | $522 |
| After 3 years | $818 | $618 |
Lexmark MS431dn costs more upfront but 1.3¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II on total cost after about 2,417 pages — roughly 5 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II | Lexmark MS431dn |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 37 ppm | 42 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 80,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 4,000 pages/mo | 8,000 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 MS431dn
Cheapest to run: Lexmark MS/MX431, MX432 Return Program 20K Toner Cartridge — $320.00 · 1.6¢/page · 20,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Lexmark MS431dn — about 44% lower cost per page (1.6¢ vs 2.9¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II — $31 less to buy — it would take about 2,417 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 MS431dn doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Lexmark MS431dn — 42 ppm vs 37 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Canon imageCLASS MF462dw IIBuy — $299.00
Lexmark MS431dnBuy — $329.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II or the Lexmark MS431dn?
- The Lexmark MS431dn — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 44% cheaper per page (1.6¢ vs 2.9¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II or the Lexmark MS431dn?
- The Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II is about $31 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Lexmark MS431dn worth the higher price?
- It costs about $31 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 2,417 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 MS431dn?
- Device type: Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II multifunction, Lexmark MS431dn single-function. Functions: Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II print, scan, copy, fax, Lexmark MS431dn print. Print speed (mono): Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II 37 ppm, Lexmark MS431dn 42 ppm. Resolution: Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II 1200 x 1200, Lexmark MS431dn Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi.