Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx vs Lexmark MX432adwe
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx costs $19 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 3,323 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx | Lexmark MX432adwe |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $834 | $849 |
| After 2 years | $899 | $948 |
| After 3 years | $964 | $1,046 |
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx costs more upfront but 0.6¢ less per page. It overtakes Lexmark MX432adwe on total cost after about 3,323 pages — roughly 7 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx | Lexmark MX432adwe |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 42 ppm | 42 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi | Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 300 x 300 dpi, 1200 IQ (1200 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 80,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 8,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | Lexmark e-Task 4.3-inch color touch screen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | A4, Legal, Letter | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | — | 13.61 |
Cartridges & running cost
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $107.99 · 1.1¢/page · 10,000pg yield
Lexmark MX432adwe
Cheapest to run: Lexmark MS/MX431, MX432 Return Program 20K Toner Cartridge — $327.99 · 1.6¢/page · 20,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx — about 34% lower cost per page (1.1¢ vs 1.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark MX432adwe — $19 less to buy — it would take about 3,323 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfxBuy — $769.60
Lexmark MX432adweBuy — $750.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx or the Lexmark MX432adwe?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 34% cheaper per page (1.1¢ vs 1.6¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx or the Lexmark MX432adwe?
- The Lexmark MX432adwe is about $19 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx worth the higher price?
- It costs about $19 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 3,323 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx and the Lexmark MX432adwe?
- Resolution: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi, Lexmark MX432adwe Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 300 x 300 dpi, 1200 IQ (1200 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi. Ethernet: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx No, Lexmark MX432adwe Yes. USB: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx No, Lexmark MX432adwe Yes. Paper sizes: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx A4, Legal, Letter, Lexmark MX432adwe Letter, Legal, A4.