Lexmark CX331adwe vs Xerox C255
Xerox C255 costs $17 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 37,729 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Lexmark CX331adwe | Xerox C255 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $675 | $689 |
| After 2 years | $877 | $889 |
| After 3 years | $1,080 | $1,089 |
Xerox C255 costs more upfront but 0.0¢ less per page. It overtakes Lexmark CX331adwe on total cost after about 37,729 pages — roughly 76 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Lexmark CX331adwe | Xerox C255 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | 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) | 50,000 pages | 50,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 2,500 pages/mo | 2,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | 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) | 19.37 | 19.5 |
Cartridges & running cost
Lexmark CX331adwe
Cheapest to run: Lexmark CS/CX331 Black Return Program 4.5K Print Cartridge — $151.99 · 3.4¢/page · 4,500pg 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: Xerox C255 — about 1% lower cost per page (3.3¢ vs 3.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark CX331adwe — $17 less to buy — it would take about 37,729 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Lexmark CX331adweBuy — $472.19
Xerox C255Buy — $489.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Lexmark CX331adwe or the Xerox C255?
- The Xerox C255 — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 1% cheaper per page (3.3¢ vs 3.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Lexmark CX331adwe or the Xerox C255?
- The Lexmark CX331adwe is about $17 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Xerox C255 worth the higher price?
- It costs about $17 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 37,729 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Lexmark CX331adwe and the Xerox C255?
- Resolution: Lexmark CX331adwe Black: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi), Xerox C255 2400 x 600 dpi, 4800 Color Quality. Weight (kg): Lexmark CX331adwe 19.37, Xerox C255 19.5.