Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifx vs Lexmark CS720de
Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifx costs $150 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 34,708 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifx | Lexmark CS720de |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $1,423 | $1,299 |
| After 2 years | $1,496 | $1,398 |
| After 3 years | $1,569 | $1,496 |
Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifx costs more upfront but 0.4¢ less per page. It overtakes Lexmark CS720de on total cost after about 34,708 pages — roughly 70 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifx | Lexmark CS720de |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 37 ppm | 40 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 37 ppm | 40 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi, 9600 dpi x 600 dpi, 600 dpi x 600 dpi | Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 120,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 15,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | — | Lexmark e-Task 4.3-inch color touch screen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | A4, Legal, Letter | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | — | 36.29 |
Cartridges & running cost
Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $84.99 · 1.2¢/page · 7,000pg yield
Lexmark CS720de
Cheapest to run: Lexmark CS720, CS725 Black Return Program 20K Toner Cartridge — $329.27 · 1.6¢/page · 20,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifx — about 26% lower cost per page (1.2¢ vs 1.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark CS720de — $150 less to buy — it would take about 34,708 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifx — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Lexmark CS720de doesn't do.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifxBuy — $1350.00
Lexmark CS720deBuy — $1199.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifx or the Lexmark CS720de?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifx — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 26% cheaper per page (1.2¢ vs 1.6¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifx or the Lexmark CS720de?
- The Lexmark CS720de is about $150 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifx worth the higher price?
- It costs about $150 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 34,708 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifx and the Lexmark CS720de?
- Device type: Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifx multifunction, Lexmark CS720de single-function. Functions: Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifx print, scan, copy, fax, Lexmark CS720de print. Print speed (mono): Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifx 37 ppm, Lexmark CS720de 40 ppm. Print speed (color): Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifx 37 ppm, Lexmark CS720de 40 ppm.