Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank vs Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer
Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Best overall
Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer
- Price
- $390.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.3¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank | Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $465 | $407 |
| After 2 years | $530 | $424 |
| After 3 years | $595 | $441 |
Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 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 GX3020 MegaTank | 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) | 18 ppm | 15.5 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 13 ppm | 8.5 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 1200 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 33,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | — | 800 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | 1.35-inch monochrome LCD | 2.4-inch color touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 8.25 | 6.7 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank
Cheapest to run: Canon GI-26 Black MegaTank Ink Bottle — $64.98 · 1.1¢/page · 6,000pg yield
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?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer — about 74% lower cost per page (0.3¢ vs 1.1¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer — $10 less to buy.
- If you need faxing: Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer — it adds faxing, which the Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank doesn't do.
Where to buy
Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTankBuy — $399.99
Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank PrinterBuy — $390.00
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank or the Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 74% cheaper per page (0.3¢ vs 1.1¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank or the Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer is about $10 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank and the Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer?
- Functions: Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank print, scan, copy, Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank 18 ppm, Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer 15.5 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank 13 ppm, Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer 8.5 ppm. Resolution: Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank 600 x 1200, Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer 4800 x 1200.