Brother MFC-T580DW vs Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank
Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank is $20 cheaper upfront; running costs can't be compared for this pair.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-T580DW | Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | ink-tank | ink-tank |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | 16 ppm | 11 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 16 ppm | 6 ppm |
| Resolution | WindowsMac | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 2,500 pages | 3,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 1,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | No |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | — | 2.7-inch square LCD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 6.71 | 6.44 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-T580DW
No priced cartridge on record yet — running cost not shown.
Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank
No priced cartridge on record yet — running cost not shown.
Which should you buy?
- A lower upfront budget: Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank — $20 less to buy.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Brother MFC-T580DW — 16 ppm vs 11 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-T580DWBuy — $249.99
Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTankBuy — $229.95
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-T580DW or the Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank?
- The Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank is about $20 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-T580DW and the Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank?
- Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-T580DW 16 ppm, Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank 11 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-T580DW 16 ppm, Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank 6 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-T580DW WindowsMac, Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank 4800 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother MFC-T580DW 2,500 pages, Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank 3,000 pages.