HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw vs Xerox C255
Xerox C255 is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw | Xerox C255 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $754 | $689 |
| After 2 years | $970 | $889 |
| After 3 years | $1,185 | $1,089 |
Xerox C255 is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw | Xerox C255 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 26 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 26 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 | 2400 x 600 dpi, 4800 Color Quality |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 40,000 pages | 50,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 2,500 pages/mo | 2,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 4.3-inch Capacitive Touch Color Display, TFT-backlit (480 x 272) | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | — |
| Weight (kg) | 17.1 | 19.5 |
Cartridges & running cost
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw
Cheapest to run: HP 218X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge — $114.89 · 3.6¢/page · 3,200pg 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: Xerox C255 — about 7% lower cost per page (3.3¢ vs 3.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Xerox C255 — $50 less to buy.
Where to buy
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdwBuy — $539.00
Xerox C255Buy — $489.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw or the Xerox C255?
- The Xerox C255 — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 7% cheaper per page (3.3¢ vs 3.6¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw or the Xerox C255?
- The Xerox C255 is about $50 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw and the Xerox C255?
- Resolution: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw 600 x 600, Xerox C255 2400 x 600 dpi, 4800 Color Quality. Duty cycle (monthly): HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw 40,000 pages, Xerox C255 50,000 pages. Weight (kg): HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw 17.1, Xerox C255 19.5.