HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw vs Xerox C255
Xerox C255 costs $30 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 11,659 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw | Xerox C255 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $654 | $669 |
| After 2 years | $870 | $869 |
| After 3 years | $1,085 | $1,069 |
Xerox C255 costs more upfront but 0.3¢ less per page. It overtakes HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw on total cost after about 11,659 pages — roughly 24 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw | Xerox C255 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | 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 3301sdw
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: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw — $30 less to buy — it would take about 11,659 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Xerox C255 — it adds faxing, which the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw doesn't do.
Where to buy
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdwBuy — $439.00
Xerox C255Buy — $469.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw 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 3301sdw or the Xerox C255?
- The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw is about $30 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Xerox C255 worth the higher price?
- It costs about $30 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 11,659 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw and the Xerox C255?
- Functions: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw print, scan, copy, Xerox C255 print, scan, copy, fax. Resolution: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw 600 x 600, Xerox C255 2400 x 600 dpi, 4800 Color Quality. Duty cycle (monthly): HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw 40,000 pages, Xerox C255 50,000 pages. Weight (kg): HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw 17.1, Xerox C255 19.5.