Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx vs Lexmark CS632dwe
Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx costs $124 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 253 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx | Lexmark CS632dwe |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $940 | $3,754 |
| After 2 years | $1,013 | $6,763 |
| After 3 years | $1,086 | $9,773 |
Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx costs more upfront but 48.9¢ less per page. It overtakes Lexmark CS632dwe on total cost after about 253 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx | Lexmark CS632dwe |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| Print speed (mono) | 37 ppm | 42 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 37 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 Color Quality Color: 4800 Color Quality, 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 125,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 10,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Display | — | Lexmark e-Task 4.3-inch color touch screen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | A4, Legal, Letter | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | — | 20.55 |
Cartridges & running cost
Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $84.99 · 1.2¢/page · 7,000pg yield
Lexmark CS632dwe
Cheapest to run: Lexmark CS531, 632, CX532, 635 Black Return Program 3K Toner Cartridge — $1504.89 · 50.2¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx — about 98% lower cost per page (1.2¢ vs 50.2¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark CS632dwe — $124 less to buy — it would take about 253 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Lexmark CS632dwe — 42 ppm vs 37 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cxBuy — $867.56
Lexmark CS632dweBuy — $743.85
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx or the Lexmark CS632dwe?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 98% cheaper per page (1.2¢ vs 50.2¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx or the Lexmark CS632dwe?
- The Lexmark CS632dwe is about $124 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx worth the higher price?
- It costs about $124 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 253 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx and the Lexmark CS632dwe?
- Print speed (mono): Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx 37 ppm, Lexmark CS632dwe 42 ppm. Print speed (color): Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx 37 ppm, Lexmark CS632dwe 42 ppm. Resolution: Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi, 9600 dpi x 600 dpi, 600 dpi x 600 dpi, Lexmark CS632dwe Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 Color Quality Color: 4800 Color Quality, 1200 x 1200 dpi. Paper sizes: Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx A4, Legal, Letter, Lexmark CS632dwe Letter, Legal, A4.