Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cx vs Lexmark CS720de
Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cx costs $195 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 24,560 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cx | Lexmark CS720de |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $1,446 | $1,299 |
| After 2 years | $1,497 | $1,398 |
| After 3 years | $1,548 | $1,496 |
Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cx costs more upfront but 0.8¢ less per page. It overtakes Lexmark CS720de on total cost after about 24,560 pages — roughly 50 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cx | Lexmark CS720de |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| Print speed (mono) | 42 ppm | 40 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 42 ppm | 40 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi, 9600 dpi x 600 dpi, 600 dpi x 600 dpi | Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 120,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 15,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Display | — | Lexmark e-Task 4.3-inch color touch screen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | A4, Legal, Letter | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | — | 36.29 |
Cartridges & running cost
Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $110.80 · 0.9¢/page · 13,000pg yield
Lexmark CS720de
Cheapest to run: Lexmark CS720, CS725 Black Return Program 20K Toner Cartridge — $329.27 · 1.6¢/page · 20,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cx — about 48% lower cost per page (0.9¢ vs 1.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark CS720de — $195 less to buy — it would take about 24,560 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cxBuy — $1395.00
Lexmark CS720deBuy — $1199.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cx or the Lexmark CS720de?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cx — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 48% cheaper per page (0.9¢ vs 1.6¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cx or the Lexmark CS720de?
- The Lexmark CS720de is about $195 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cx worth the higher price?
- It costs about $195 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 24,560 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cx and the Lexmark CS720de?
- Print speed (mono): Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cx 42 ppm, Lexmark CS720de 40 ppm. Print speed (color): Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cx 42 ppm, Lexmark CS720de 40 ppm. Resolution: Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cx 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi, 9600 dpi x 600 dpi, 600 dpi x 600 dpi, Lexmark CS720de Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 1200 x 1200 dpi. Wi-Fi: Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000cx Yes, Lexmark CS720de No.