Lexmark CS963e vs OKI C911dn
OKI C911dn is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Lexmark CS963e | OKI C911dn |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $4,499 | $4,034 |
| After 2 years | $4,559 | $4,068 |
| After 3 years | $4,619 | $4,103 |
OKI C911dn is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Lexmark CS963e | OKI C911dn |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| Print speed (mono) | 55 ppm | 50 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 55 ppm | 50 ppm |
| Resolution | Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 Color Quality Color: 4800 Color Quality, 1200 x 1200 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 270 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 50,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Display | Lexmark e-Task 4.3-inch color touch screen | 10.9cm Colour Graphic LCD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, A3 | A3, A4, Letter, Legal |
| Weight (kg) | 66.13 | 97.6 |
Cartridges & running cost
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
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: OKI C911dn — about 42% lower cost per page (0.6¢ vs 1.0¢).
- A lower upfront budget: OKI C911dn — $440 less to buy.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Lexmark CS963e — 55 ppm vs 50 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Lexmark CS963eBuy — $4439.00
OKI C911dnBuy — $3999.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Lexmark CS963e or the OKI C911dn?
- The OKI C911dn — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 42% cheaper per page (0.6¢ vs 1.0¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Lexmark CS963e or the OKI C911dn?
- The OKI C911dn is about $440 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Lexmark CS963e and the OKI C911dn?
- Print speed (mono): Lexmark CS963e 55 ppm, OKI C911dn 50 ppm. Print speed (color): Lexmark CS963e 55 ppm, OKI C911dn 50 ppm. Resolution: Lexmark CS963e Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 Color Quality Color: 4800 Color Quality, 1200 x 1200 dpi, OKI C911dn 1200 x 1200 dpi. Display: Lexmark CS963e Lexmark e-Task 4.3-inch color touch screen, OKI C911dn 10.9cm Colour Graphic LCD.