Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx vs Lexmark MX532adwe
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx | Lexmark MX532adwe |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $955 | $2,664 |
| After 2 years | $1,020 | $4,224 |
| After 3 years | $1,084 | $5,784 |
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx | Lexmark MX532adwe |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 46 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi | Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 1200 IQ (1200 x 600 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 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) | — | 21.23 |
Cartridges & running cost
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $107.99 · 1.1¢/page · 10,000pg yield
Lexmark MX532adwe
Cheapest to run: Lexmark MS531, 631, 632, MX532, 632 Return Program 5K Toner Cartridge — $1299.99 · 26.0¢/page · 5,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx — about 96% lower cost per page (1.1¢ vs 26.0¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx — $214 less to buy.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfxBuy — $890.00
Lexmark MX532adweBuy — $1104.41
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx or the Lexmark MX532adwe?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 96% cheaper per page (1.1¢ vs 26.0¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx or the Lexmark MX532adwe?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx is about $214 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx and the Lexmark MX532adwe?
- Print speed (mono): Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx 42 ppm, Lexmark MX532adwe 46 ppm. Resolution: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi, Lexmark MX532adwe Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 1200 IQ (1200 x 600 dpi). Ethernet: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx No, Lexmark MX532adwe Yes. USB: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx No, Lexmark MX532adwe Yes.


