Lexmark CS431dw vs Xerox C255
Lexmark CS431dw is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Lexmark CS431dw | Xerox C255 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $624 | $689 |
| After 2 years | $773 | $889 |
| After 3 years | $922 | $1,089 |
Lexmark CS431dw is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Lexmark CS431dw | Xerox C255 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 26 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 26 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Resolution | Black: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) | 2400 x 600 dpi, 4800 Color Quality |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 75,000 pages | 50,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 5,000 pages/mo | 2,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | 2.8 inch (7.2 cm) LCD touch panel | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | — |
| Weight (kg) | 16.1 | 19.5 |
Cartridges & running cost
Lexmark CS431dw
Cheapest to run: Lexmark CS/CX431 Black Return Program 6K Print Cartridge — $148.89 · 2.5¢/page · 6,000pg yield
Xerox C255
Cheapest to run: Xerox Black High-Capacity Toner Cartridge — $99.99 · 3.3¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Lexmark CS431dw — about 26% lower cost per page (2.5¢ vs 3.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark CS431dw — $14 less to buy.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Xerox C255 — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Lexmark CS431dw doesn't do.
Where to buy
Lexmark CS431dwBuy — $475.23
Xerox C255Buy — $489.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Lexmark CS431dw or the Xerox C255?
- The Lexmark CS431dw — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 26% cheaper per page (2.5¢ vs 3.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Lexmark CS431dw or the Xerox C255?
- The Lexmark CS431dw is about $14 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Lexmark CS431dw and the Xerox C255?
- Device type: Lexmark CS431dw single-function, Xerox C255 multifunction. Functions: Lexmark CS431dw print, Xerox C255 print, scan, copy, fax. Resolution: Lexmark CS431dw Black: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi), Xerox C255 2400 x 600 dpi, 4800 Color Quality. Duty cycle (monthly): Lexmark CS431dw 75,000 pages, Xerox C255 50,000 pages.