Brother MFC-T580DW vs Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer
Brother MFC-T580DW is $19 cheaper upfront; running costs can't be compared for this pair.
Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer
- Price
- $268.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.3¢/pg
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-T580DW | Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 15 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 16 ppm | 8 ppm |
| Resolution | WindowsMac | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 2,500 pages | 5,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 1,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | — | 1.44-inch color LCD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 6.71 | 5.2 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-T580DW
No priced cartridge on record yet — running cost not shown.
Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 502 Black Ink Bottle — $24.00 · 0.3¢/page · 8,500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-T580DW — $19 less to buy.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-T580DWBuy — $249.66
Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank PrinterBuy — $268.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-T580DW or the Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- The Brother MFC-T580DW is about $19 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-T580DW and the Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-T580DW 16 ppm, Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer 15 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-T580DW 16 ppm, Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer 8 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-T580DW WindowsMac, Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer 4800 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother MFC-T580DW 2,500 pages, Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer 5,000 pages.