Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx vs Xerox C255
Xerox C255 costs $33 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 35,037 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx | Xerox C255 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $661 | $689 |
| After 2 years | $867 | $889 |
| After 3 years | $1,073 | $1,089 |
Xerox C255 costs more upfront but 0.1¢ less per page. It overtakes Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx on total cost after about 35,037 pages — roughly 71 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx | Xerox C255 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 22 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 22 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Resolution | 600x600 dpi, 1200x1200 dpi (At reduced speed) | 2400 x 600 dpi, 4800 Color Quality |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 50,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 2,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | A4, Legal, Letter | — |
| Weight (kg) | — | 19.5 |
Cartridges & running cost
Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black High-Yield Toner — $95.99 · 3.4¢/page · 2,800pg yield
Xerox C255
Cheapest to run: Xerox Black High-Capacity Toner Cartridge — $99.99 · 3.3¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Xerox C255 — about 3% lower cost per page (3.3¢ vs 3.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx — $33 less to buy — it would take about 35,037 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Xerox C255 — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx doesn't do.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwxBuy — $455.64
Xerox C255Buy — $489.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx or the Xerox C255?
- The Xerox C255 — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 3% cheaper per page (3.3¢ vs 3.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx or the Xerox C255?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx is about $33 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Xerox C255 worth the higher price?
- It costs about $33 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 35,037 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx and the Xerox C255?
- Device type: Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx single-function, Xerox C255 multifunction. Functions: Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx print, Xerox C255 print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx 22 ppm, Xerox C255 26 ppm. Print speed (color): Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx 22 ppm, Xerox C255 26 ppm.