Xerox Phaser 3020 vs Kyocera ECOSYS P2040dw

Name: Kyocera ECOSYS P2040dw
Brand: Kyocera
Price: 289.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Detailed Technical Comparison & Buying Guide

Xerox Phaser 3020

Kyocera ECOSYS P2040dw

Xerox Phaser 3020

✅ Very small and fits in tight spaces.

❌ Slower than most other laser printers.

Kyocera ECOSYS P2040dw

✅ Legendary long-life drum technology minimizes environmental waste.

❌ The interface and driver installation are geared toward IT pros, not novices.

Feature	Xerox Phaser 3020	Kyocera ECOSYS P2040dw
Print Technology	Mono Laser	Monochrome Laser
Colour Output	N/A	Black
Print Resolution	N/A	1200 x 1200 dpi
Black Print Speed (PPM)	20 ppm	40 ppm
Colour Print Speed (PPM)	N/A	N/A
First Page Out Time	8.5 sec	6.4 sec
Auto Double-Sided	Manual	Yes
Input Paper Capacity	150 Sheets	350 Sheets
Output Tray Capacity	100 Sheets	250 Sheets
Supported Paper Sizes	N/A	A4, A5, A6, B5
Paper Weight Support	N/A	60-220 g/m2
Scanner Type	N/A	None
Scan Resolution	N/A	N/A
Auto Document Feeder	N/A	None
Copy Speed	N/A	No
Wi-Fi Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Ethernet Support	N/A	Yes
USB Connectivity	N/A	Yes
Mobile Printing Support	N/A	Yes
Display Panel	N/A	N/A
Monthly Duty Cycle	15,000 pages	N/A
Ink/Cartridge System	106R02773 Toner	N/A
Borderless Printing	N/A	N/A
Width	331 mm	N/A
Depth	215 mm	N/A
Height	188 mm	N/A
Machine Weight	4.1 kg	N/A
Energy Efficiency	N/A	N/A
Noise Level (dB)	N/A	N/A
Processor Speed	600 MHz	N/A
Internal Memory	128 MB	N/A
Cloud Print Support	N/A	N/A
Security Features	N/A	N/A
Compatible OS	N/A	N/A
Included in Box	N/A	N/A
Warranty Period	N/A	N/A
Recommended Use	N/A	N/A

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⚖️ Expert Verdict

The Phaser 3020 is a basic entry-level device, while the Kyocera P2040dw is a professional workhorse. There's no real competition here. The Kyocera is faster, smarter, and does auto-duplexing—something the Phaser lacks. If you care about your paper budget and your own time, the Kyocera is the clear winner. The Phaser is okay for the occasional return label, but for real work, you need a proper machine like the Kyocera that won't leave you knackered waiting for a print job.

What Owners Are Saying?

Xerox Phaser 3020

RetiredTeacher ★★★☆☆

"It’s okay for the odd letter, but it feels a bit dated. No duplex printing means I’m manually flipping pages like it’s 1999. Frugal on price, but a faff on time."

Kyocera ECOSYS P2040dw

Frugal_Pro ★★★★★

"The 100,000-page ceramic drum is the winner here. It’s the most sustainable and frugal mono laser on the market. I haven't had to do any maintenance in two years of heavy use. If you care about TCO and the environment, this is a masterpiece. Proper sorted."

Jack ★★★★☆

"Fast and reliable. A bit of a faff to set up the drivers on older versions of Windows, but once it's on the network, it’s a rock. Absolute unit."

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