Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci or the OKI C911dn?

The Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 48% cheaper per page (0.3¢ vs 0.6¢ mono).

Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci or the OKI C911dn?

The Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci is about $899 cheaper upfront based on current prices.

What are the main differences between the Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci and the OKI C911dn?

Device type: Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci multifunction, OKI C911dn single-function. Functions: Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci print, scan, copy, fax, OKI C911dn print. Print speed (mono): Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci 47 ppm, OKI C911dn 50 ppm. Print speed (color): Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci 47 ppm, OKI C911dn 50 ppm.

Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci vs OKI C911dn

Name: Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci
Brand: Kyocera
SKU: MA4500ci
Price: 3099.89 USD
Availability: InStock

Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.

Best overall

Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci

Price: $3099.89
Cost per page (mono): 0.3¢/pg

Buy — $3099.89

OKI C911dn

Price: $3999.00
Cost per page (mono): 0.6¢/pg

Buy — $3999.00

Cost to run

Your print volume: 500 pages/month

Total cost of ownership	Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci	OKI C911dn
After 1 year	$3,118	$4,034
After 2 years	$3,136	$4,068
After 3 years	$3,154	$4,103

Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.

Specs compared

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Spec	Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci	OKI C911dn
Print technology	laser	laser
Color support	color	color
Device type	multifunction	single-function
Functions	print, scan, copy, fax	print
Print speed (mono)	47 ppm	50 ppm
Print speed (color)	47 ppm	50 ppm
Resolution	1200 dpi x 1200 dpi, 9600 dpi x 600 dpi, 600 dpi x 600 dpi	1200 x 1200 dpi
Automatic duplex	Yes	Yes
Automatic document feeder	Yes	No
Display	—	10.9cm Colour Graphic LCD
Wi-Fi	Yes	No
Ethernet	No	Yes
USB	No	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
Paper sizes	A4, Legal, Letter	A3, A4, Letter, Legal
Weight (kg)	—	97.6

Cartridges & running cost

Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci

Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $60.00 · 0.3¢/page · 20,000pg yield

OKI C911dn

Cheapest to run: OKI C931dn Black Toner Cartridge — $219.99 · 0.6¢/page · 38,000pg yield

Which should you buy?

High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci — about 48% lower cost per page (0.3¢ vs 0.6¢).
A lower upfront budget: Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci — $899 less to buy.
If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the OKI C911dn doesn't do.

Where to buy

Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ciBuy — $3099.89

OKI C911dnBuy — $3999.00

Compare with other models

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci or the OKI C911dn?: The Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 48% cheaper per page (0.3¢ vs 0.6¢ mono).
Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci or the OKI C911dn?: The Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci is about $899 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
What are the main differences between the Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci and the OKI C911dn?: Device type: Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci multifunction, OKI C911dn single-function. Functions: Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci print, scan, copy, fax, OKI C911dn print. Print speed (mono): Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci 47 ppm, OKI C911dn 50 ppm. Print speed (color): Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci 47 ppm, OKI C911dn 50 ppm.