Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank vs Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank Printer
Epson EcoTank ET-3950 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-3950 All-in-One Supertank Printer
- Price
- $399.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.3¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank | Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $515 | $417 |
| After 2 years | $580 | $434 |
| After 3 years | $645 | $451 |
Epson EcoTank ET-3950 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 GX4020 MegaTank | 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) | 18 ppm | 18 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 13 ppm | 9 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 1200 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 33,000 pages | 10,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 1,600 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 2.7-inch LCD touchscreen | 2.4-inch color LCD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 9.48 | 7.2 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank
Cheapest to run: Canon GI-26 Black MegaTank Ink Bottle — $64.98 · 1.1¢/page · 6,000pg yield
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?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank Printer — about 74% lower cost per page (0.3¢ vs 1.1¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank Printer — $50 less to buy.
- If you need faxing: Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank — it adds faxing, which the Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTankBuy — $449.99
Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank PrinterBuy — $399.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank or the Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- The Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One 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 GX4020 MegaTank or the Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- The Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank Printer is about $50 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank and the Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- Functions: Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank print, scan, copy, fax, Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (color): Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank 13 ppm, Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank Printer 9 ppm. Resolution: Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank 600 x 1200, Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank Printer 4800 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank 33,000 pages, Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank Printer 10,000 pages.