Brother MFC-T780DW vs Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer
Brother MFC-T780DW is $10 cheaper upfront; running costs can't be compared for this pair.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-T780DW | Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | ink-tank | ink-tank |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 16 ppm | 15.5 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 16 ppm | 8.5 ppm |
| Resolution | 6000 x 1200 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 2,500 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 1,000 pages/mo | 800 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.4-inch color touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 7.8 | 6.7 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-T780DW
No priced cartridge on record yet — running cost not shown.
Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 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-T780DW — $10 less to buy.
- If you need faxing: Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer — it adds faxing, which the Brother MFC-T780DW doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-T780DWBuy — $379.99
Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank PrinterBuy — $390.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-T780DW or the Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer?
- The Brother MFC-T780DW is about $10 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-T780DW and the Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer?
- Functions: Brother MFC-T780DW print, scan, copy, Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-T780DW 16 ppm, Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer 15.5 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-T780DW 16 ppm, Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer 8.5 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-T780DW 6000 x 1200, Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer 4800 x 1200.