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Brother MFC-T980DW vs Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank
Brother MFC-T980DW is $99 cheaper upfront; running costs can't be compared for this pair.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-T980DW | Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | ink-tank | ink-tank |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 17 ppm | 18 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 17 ppm | 13 ppm |
| Resolution | 6000 x 1200 | 600 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 2,500 pages | 33,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 1,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.7-inch LCD touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal |
| Weight (kg) | 9.89 | 9.48 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-T980DW
No priced cartridge on record yet — running cost not shown.
Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank
Cheapest to run: Canon GI-26 Black MegaTank Ink Bottle — $64.98 · 1.1¢/page · 6,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-T980DW — $99 less to buy.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-T980DWBuy — $399.98
Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTankBuy — $499.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-T980DW or the Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank?
- The Brother MFC-T980DW is about $99 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-T980DW and the Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank?
- Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-T980DW 17 ppm, Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank 18 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-T980DW 17 ppm, Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank 13 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-T980DW 6000 x 1200, Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank 600 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother MFC-T980DW 2,500 pages, Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank 33,000 pages.