Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwfx vs Lexmark CS531dw
Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwfx prints about 96% cheaper per page (1.9¢ vs 50.3¢).
Specs compared
| Spec | Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwfx | Lexmark CS531dw |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 27 ppm | 35 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 27 ppm | 35 ppm |
| Resolution | 600x600 dpi, 1200x1200 dpi (At reduced speed) | Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 Color Quality Color: 4800 Color Quality, 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 100,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 10,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | — | 2.8 inch (7.2 cm) Color touch screen |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | A4, Legal, Letter | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | — | 20.55 |
Cartridges & running cost
Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwfx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $76.98 · 1.9¢/page · 4,100pg yield
Lexmark CS531dw
Cheapest to run: Lexmark CS531, 632, CX532, 635 Black Return Program 3K Toner Cartridge — $1509.89 · 50.3¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwfx — about 96% lower cost per page (1.9¢ vs 50.3¢).
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwfx — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Lexmark CS531dw doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Lexmark CS531dw — 35 ppm vs 27 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwfxBuy — $779.88
Lexmark CS531dwCheck price
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwfx or the Lexmark CS531dw?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwfx — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 96% cheaper per page (1.9¢ vs 50.3¢ mono).
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwfx and the Lexmark CS531dw?
- Device type: Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwfx multifunction, Lexmark CS531dw single-function. Functions: Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwfx print, scan, copy, fax, Lexmark CS531dw print. Print speed (mono): Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwfx 27 ppm, Lexmark CS531dw 35 ppm. Print speed (color): Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwfx 27 ppm, Lexmark CS531dw 35 ppm.