Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci vs Lexmark CS963e
Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci | Lexmark CS963e |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $3,801 | $4,380 |
| After 2 years | $3,821 | $4,440 |
| After 3 years | $3,840 | $4,500 |
Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci | Lexmark CS963e |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 47 ppm | 55 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 47 ppm | 55 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) | — | 270 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 50,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| 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, A3 |
| Weight (kg) | — | 66.13 |
Cartridges & running cost
Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $64.99 · 0.3¢/page · 20,000pg yield
Lexmark CS963e
Cheapest to run: Lexmark MX953, CS963, CX961, 962, 963 Black Return Program 47.7K Toner Cartridge — $475.99 · 1.0¢/page · 47,700pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci — about 67% lower cost per page (0.3¢ vs 1.0¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci — $538 less to buy.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Lexmark CS963e doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Lexmark CS963e — 55 ppm vs 47 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ciBuy — $3782.00
Lexmark CS963eBuy — $4319.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci or the Lexmark CS963e?
- The Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 67% cheaper per page (0.3¢ vs 1.0¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci or the Lexmark CS963e?
- The Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci is about $538 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci and the Lexmark CS963e?
- Device type: Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci multifunction, Lexmark CS963e single-function. Functions: Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci print, scan, copy, fax, Lexmark CS963e print. Print speed (mono): Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci 47 ppm, Lexmark CS963e 55 ppm. Print speed (color): Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci 47 ppm, Lexmark CS963e 55 ppm.