Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000cifx vs Lexmark CX730de
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000cifx is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000cifx | Lexmark CX730de |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $1,787 | $2,440 |
| After 2 years | $1,838 | $2,524 |
| After 3 years | $1,889 | $2,608 |
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000cifx is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000cifx | Lexmark CX730de |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | 42 ppm | 42 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 42 ppm | 42 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 | Yes |
| Display | — | Lexmark e-Task 7-inch (17.8 cm) 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) | — | 39 |
Cartridges & running cost
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000cifx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $110.80 · 0.9¢/page · 13,000pg yield
Lexmark CX730de
Cheapest to run: Lexmark CS730, 735, CX730 Black Return Program 22K Toner Cartridge — $307.50 · 1.4¢/page · 22,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000cifx — about 39% lower cost per page (0.9¢ vs 1.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000cifx — $621 less to buy.
- If you need faxing: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000cifx — it adds faxing, which the Lexmark CX730de doesn't do.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000cifxBuy — $1735.72
Lexmark CX730deBuy — $2356.51
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000cifx or the Lexmark CX730de?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000cifx — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 39% cheaper per page (0.9¢ vs 1.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000cifx or the Lexmark CX730de?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000cifx is about $621 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000cifx and the Lexmark CX730de?
- Functions: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000cifx print, scan, copy, fax, Lexmark CX730de print, scan, copy. Resolution: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000cifx 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi, 9600 dpi x 600 dpi, 600 dpi x 600 dpi, Lexmark CX730de Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 1200 x 1200 dpi. Wi-Fi: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000cifx Yes, Lexmark CX730de No. Paper sizes: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000cifx A4, Legal, Letter, Lexmark CX730de Letter, Legal, A4.