Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank vs Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer
Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Best overall
Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer
- Price
- $280.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.4¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank | Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $1,019 | $304 |
| After 2 years | $1,709 | $328 |
| After 3 years | $2,399 | $352 |
Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank | Epson EcoTank ET-4800 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, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 15 ppm | 10 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 10 ppm | 5 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 1200 | 5760 x 1440 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 27,000 pages | 3,000 pages |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | No |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 2.7-inch color touchscreen | 1.44-inch color LCD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 8.07 | 5 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank
Cheapest to run: Canon GI-25 Black MegaTank Ink Bottle — $345.00 · 11.5¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 522 Black Ink Bottle — $17.99 · 0.4¢/page · 4,500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer — about 97% lower cost per page (0.4¢ vs 11.5¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer — $49 less to buy.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank — 15 ppm vs 10 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTankBuy — $329.00
Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank PrinterBuy — $280.00
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank or the Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- The Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 97% cheaper per page (0.4¢ vs 11.5¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank or the Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- The Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer is about $49 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank and the Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank 15 ppm, Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer 10 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank 10 ppm, Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer 5 ppm. Resolution: Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank 600 x 1200, Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer 5760 x 1440. Duty cycle (monthly): Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank 27,000 pages, Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer 3,000 pages.