Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer vs HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer costs $39 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 1,935 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer
- Price
- $349.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 1.8¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer | HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $455 | $538 |
| After 2 years | $562 | $765 |
| After 3 years | $668 | $993 |
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer costs more upfront but 2.0¢ less per page. It overtakes HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e on total cost after about 1,935 pages — roughly 4 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer | HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 25 ppm | 22 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 25 ppm | 18 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 70,000 pages | 25,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 5,000 pages/mo | 1,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | 2.4-inch color LCD | 2.7-inch touchscreen control panel with CGD (color graphic display) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 15.3 | 9.29 |
Cartridges & running cost
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson T10Y Extra-High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $177.40 · 1.8¢/page · 10,000pg yield
HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e
Cheapest to run: HP 937e 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-C5390 Printer — about 53% lower cost per page (1.8¢ vs 3.8¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e — $39 less to buy — it would take about 1,935 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 PrinterBuy — $349.00
HP OfficeJet Pro 9125eBuy — $309.89
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 53% cheaper per page (1.8¢ vs 3.8¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e?
- The HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e is about $39 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $39 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 1,935 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer and the HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e?
- Device type: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer single-function, HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e multifunction. Functions: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer print, HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer 25 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e 22 ppm. Print speed (color): Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer 25 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e 18 ppm.