Brother MFC-T980DW vs Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank Printer
Brother MFC-T980DW is $0 cheaper upfront; running costs can't be compared for this pair.
Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank Printer
- Price
- $399.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.3¢/pg
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-T980DW | Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | ink-tank | ink-tank |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | 17 ppm | 18 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 17 ppm | 9 ppm |
| Resolution | 6000 x 1200 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 2,500 pages | 10,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 1,000 pages/mo | 1,600 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.4-inch color LCD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 9.89 | 7.2 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-T980DW
No priced cartridge on record yet — running cost not shown.
Epson EcoTank ET-3950 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-T980DW — $0 less to buy.
- If you need faxing: Brother MFC-T980DW — it adds faxing, which the Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-T980DWBuy — $399.98
Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank PrinterBuy — $399.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-T980DW or the Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- The Brother MFC-T980DW is about $0 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-T980DW and the Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- Functions: Brother MFC-T980DW print, scan, copy, fax, Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-T980DW 17 ppm, Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank Printer 18 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-T980DW 17 ppm, Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank Printer 9 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-T980DW 6000 x 1200, Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank Printer 4800 x 1200.