Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 All-in-One Printer vs HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 All-in-One Printer costs $130 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 8,307 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $460.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 2.2¢/pg
Lower price
HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $329.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 3.8¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 All-in-One Printer | HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $594 | $558 |
| After 2 years | $728 | $785 |
| After 3 years | $861 | $1,013 |
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 1.6¢ less per page. It overtakes HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 8,307 pages — roughly 17 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 All-in-One Printer | HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | 24 ppm | 22 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 22 ppm | 18 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 25,000 pages | 30,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 1,500 pages/mo | 1,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 4.3-inch color touchscreen | 4.3-inch LCD (color) with Cap Sense touchscreen function |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, A3, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 11.8 | 19.46 |
Cartridges & running cost
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 802XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $57.99 · 2.2¢/page · 2,600pg yield
HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 936e EvoMore Black Original Ink Cartridge — $94.89 · 3.8¢/page · 2,500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 All-in-One Printer — about 41% lower cost per page (2.2¢ vs 3.8¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer — $130 less to buy — it would take about 8,307 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 All-in-One Printer — it adds faxing, which the HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $460.00
HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One PrinterBuy — $329.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 All-in-One Printer or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 41% cheaper per page (2.2¢ vs 3.8¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 All-in-One Printer or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer?
- The HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer is about $130 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $130 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 8,307 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 All-in-One Printer and the HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy, fax, HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 All-in-One Printer 24 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer 22 ppm. Print speed (color): Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 All-in-One Printer 22 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer 18 ppm. Resolution: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 All-in-One Printer 4800 x 1200, HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200.