Canon imageCLASS MF663Cdw vs Lexmark MS431dn
At $349.99 and $349, the Canon imageCLASS MF663Cdw and Lexmark MS431dn are priced almost identically but serve very different office needs — a full color all-in-one versus a focused monochrome text printer.
The MF663Cdw combines color laser printing with scanning and copying in one all-in-one device.
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The MS431dn is a single-function monochrome laser printer with no scanning or copying capability, connecting over wired Ethernet only.
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Specification Comparison
Key Differences
The Canon covers far more office functions in one device, while the Lexmark's narrower focus on printing alone typically means better reliability and lower cost per page for that single function — a classic all-in-one-versus-dedicated-device trade-off. Offices that already have a separate scanner get little value from the Canon's extra functions, while offices needing color output specifically have no equivalent option in the Lexmark's monochrome-only design.
Pros & Cons
Canon imageCLASS MF663Cdw
Pros
- Color printing, scanning, and copying in one device
Cons
- Higher complexity, more potential points of failure
Lexmark MS431dn
Pros
- Focused, reliable single-function printing
- Wired network connection for stable office deployment
Cons
- No scanning, copying, or color capability
Which One Is Right For You?
- Canon imageCLASS MF663Cdw: Best for a small office needing color printing, scanning, and copying without buying separate devices.
- Lexmark MS431dn: Best for an office that already has scanning covered and just needs dependable monochrome print output.
Conclusion
This is a needs-based decision more than a head-to-head — an office needing color and multifunction capability should choose the Canon, while one needing only reliable monochrome printing is better served by the Lexmark's simplicity.
Summary
Canon imageCLASS MF663Cdw
Strengths
- Multifunction, color capability
Weaknesses
- More complex than a single-purpose device
Lexmark MS431dn
Strengths
- Simple, reliable, focused
Weaknesses
- No scan/copy/color
Choose based on whether color and multifunction capability are actually needed — don't pay for the Canon's extra functions if they'll go unused.