Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank vs Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer
Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer costs $40 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 356 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer
- Price
- $369.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.3¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank | Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $1,022 | $388 |
| After 2 years | $1,714 | $405 |
| After 3 years | $2,406 | $423 |
Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer costs more upfront but 11.2¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank on total cost after about 356 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank | Epson EcoTank ET-4950 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 | 18 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 10 ppm | 9 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 1200 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 27,000 pages | 10,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 1,600 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 2.7-inch color touchscreen | 2.4-inch color touchscreen |
| 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 | 7.3 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank
Cheapest to run: Canon GI-25 Black MegaTank Ink Bottle — $345.99 · 11.5¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 502 Black Ink Bottle — $24.99 · 0.3¢/page · 8,500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer — about 97% lower cost per page (0.3¢ vs 11.5¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank — $40 less to buy — it would take about 356 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTankBuy — $329.99
Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank PrinterBuy — $369.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank or the Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- The Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 97% cheaper per page (0.3¢ vs 11.5¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank or the Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- The Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank is about $40 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $40 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 356 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank and the Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank 15 ppm, Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer 18 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank 10 ppm, Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer 9 ppm. Resolution: Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank 600 x 1200, Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer 4800 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank 27,000 pages, Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer 10,000 pages.