HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer vs Xerox C255
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer costs $20 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 4,826 pages.
Cheaper to run
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer
- Price
- $509.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 2.9¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer | Xerox C255 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $684 | $689 |
| After 2 years | $859 | $889 |
| After 3 years | $1,034 | $1,089 |
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer costs more upfront but 0.4¢ less per page. It overtakes Xerox C255 on total cost after about 4,826 pages — roughly 10 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer | Xerox C255 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 35 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 35 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 | 2400 x 600 dpi, 4800 Color Quality |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 50,000 pages | 50,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 4,000 pages/mo | 2,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | 4-line back lit LCD | — |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | — |
| Weight (kg) | 16.33 | 19.5 |
Cartridges & running cost
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 210X Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge — $218.89 · 2.9¢/page · 7,500pg yield
Xerox C255
Cheapest to run: Xerox Black High-Capacity Toner Cartridge — $99.99 · 3.3¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer — about 12% lower cost per page (2.9¢ vs 3.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Xerox C255 — $20 less to buy — it would take about 4,826 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Xerox C255 — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer — 35 ppm vs 26 ppm mono.
Where to buy
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn PrinterBuy — $509.00
Xerox C255Buy — $489.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer or the Xerox C255?
- The HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 12% cheaper per page (2.9¢ vs 3.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer or the Xerox C255?
- The Xerox C255 is about $20 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $20 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 4,826 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer and the Xerox C255?
- Device type: HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer single-function, Xerox C255 multifunction. Functions: HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer print, Xerox C255 print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer 35 ppm, Xerox C255 26 ppm. Print speed (color): HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer 35 ppm, Xerox C255 26 ppm.