Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx vs Xerox B310
Xerox B310 costs $29 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 193,930 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx | Xerox B310 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $489 | $517 |
| After 2 years | $627 | $654 |
| After 3 years | $765 | $791 |
Xerox B310 costs more upfront but 0.0¢ less per page. It overtakes Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx on total cost after about 193,930 pages — roughly 388 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx | Xerox B310 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| Print speed (mono) | 37 ppm | 42 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi, 2400 Image Quality |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 80,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 6,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | A4, Legal, Letter | — |
| Weight (kg) | — | 9.3 |
Cartridges & running cost
Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $68.99 · 2.3¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Xerox B310
Cheapest to run: Xerox Black High-Capacity Toner Cartridge — $456.99 · 2.3¢/page · 20,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Xerox B310 — about 1% lower cost per page (2.3¢ vs 2.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx — $29 less to buy — it would take about 193,930 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Xerox B310 — 42 ppm vs 37 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wxBuy — $351.45
Xerox B310Buy — $379.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx or the Xerox B310?
- The Xerox B310 — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 1% cheaper per page (2.3¢ vs 2.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx or the Xerox B310?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx is about $29 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Xerox B310 worth the higher price?
- It costs about $29 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 193,930 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx and the Xerox B310?
- Print speed (mono): Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx 37 ppm, Xerox B310 42 ppm. Resolution: Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi, Xerox B310 600 x 600 dpi, 2400 Image Quality. Ethernet: Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx No, Xerox B310 Yes. USB: Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx No, Xerox B310 Yes.