Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II vs Xerox B305
Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II | Xerox B305 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $524 | $537 |
| After 2 years | $653 | $674 |
| After 3 years | $781 | $811 |
Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II | Xerox B305 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | 37 ppm | 40 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | 600 x 600 dpi, 2400 Image Quality |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 80,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 4,000 pages/mo | 8,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 5-inch color touch LCD | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | — |
| Weight (kg) | 15.6 | 12.8 |
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
Xerox B305
Cheapest to run: Xerox Black High-Capacity Toner Cartridge — $456.99 · 2.3¢/page · 20,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II — about 6% lower cost per page (2.1¢ vs 2.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II — $4 less to buy.
- If you need faxing: Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II — it adds faxing, which the Xerox B305 doesn't do.
Where to buy
Canon imageCLASS MF462dw IIBuy — $396.08
Xerox B305Buy — $400.05
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II or the Xerox B305?
- The Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 6% cheaper per page (2.1¢ vs 2.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II or the Xerox B305?
- The Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II is about $4 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II and the Xerox B305?
- Functions: Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II print, scan, copy, fax, Xerox B305 print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II 37 ppm, Xerox B305 40 ppm. Resolution: Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II 1200 x 1200, Xerox B305 600 x 600 dpi, 2400 Image Quality. Recommended volume: Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II 4,000 pages/mo, Xerox B305 8,000 pages/mo.