Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer vs HP DeskJet 4255e All-in-One Printer
Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer costs $15 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 244 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $124.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 8.8¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer | HP DeskJet 4255e All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $653 | $1,007 |
| After 2 years | $1,181 | $1,904 |
| After 3 years | $1,709 | $2,802 |
Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 6.2¢ less per page. It overtakes HP DeskJet 4255e All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 244 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer | HP DeskJet 4255e 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) | 10 ppm | 8.5 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 5 ppm | 5.5 ppm |
| Resolution | 5760 x 1440 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 1,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 300 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | No | No |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 2.4-inch color LCD | LCD ICON Display |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal |
| Weight (kg) | 5.2 | 4.81 |
Cartridges & running cost
Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 212XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $43.99 · 8.8¢/page · 500pg yield
HP DeskJet 4255e All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 67XL Black High Yield Original Ink Cartridge — $35.89 · 15.0¢/page · 240pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer — about 41% lower cost per page (8.8¢ vs 15.0¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP DeskJet 4255e All-in-One Printer — $15 less to buy — it would take about 244 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer — it adds faxing, which the HP DeskJet 4255e All-in-One Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $124.99
HP DeskJet 4255e All-in-One PrinterBuy — $109.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer or the HP DeskJet 4255e All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 41% cheaper per page (8.8¢ vs 15.0¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer or the HP DeskJet 4255e All-in-One Printer?
- The HP DeskJet 4255e All-in-One Printer is about $15 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $15 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 244 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer and the HP DeskJet 4255e All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy, fax, HP DeskJet 4255e All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer 10 ppm, HP DeskJet 4255e All-in-One Printer 8.5 ppm. Print speed (color): Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer 5 ppm, HP DeskJet 4255e All-in-One Printer 5.5 ppm. Resolution: Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer 5760 x 1440, HP DeskJet 4255e All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200.