Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank vs Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer

Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.

Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank

Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank

Price
$499.00
Cost per page (mono)
1.1¢/pg
Buy — $499.00
Best overall
Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer

Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer

Price
$470.00
Cost per page (mono)
0.3¢/pg
Buy — $470.00

Cost to run

Total cost of ownershipCanon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTankEpson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer
After 1 year$564$487
After 2 years$629$504
After 3 years$694$521

Epson EcoTank ET-4950 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

SpecCanon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTankEpson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer
Print technologyink-tankink-tank
Color supportcolorcolor
Device typemultifunctionmultifunction
Functionsprint, scan, copy, faxprint, scan, copy, fax
Print speed (mono)18 ppm18 ppm
Print speed (color)13 ppm9 ppm
Resolution600 x 12004800 x 1200
Duty cycle (monthly)33,000 pages10,000 pages
Recommended volume1,600 pages/mo
Automatic duplexYesYes
Automatic document feederYesYes
Display2.7-inch LCD touchscreen2.4-inch color touchscreen
Wi-FiYesYes
EthernetYesYes
USBYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Paper sizesLetter, LegalLetter, Legal, A4, Photo
Weight (kg)9.487.3

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-4950 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-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printerabout 74% lower cost per page (0.3¢ vs 1.1¢).
  • A lower upfront budget: Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer$29 less to buy.

Where to buy

Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTankBuy — $499.00
Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank PrinterBuy — $470.00

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper to run, the Canon MAXIFY GX4020 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 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-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
The Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer is about $29 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
What are the main differences between the Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank and the Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
Print speed (color): Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank 13 ppm, Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer 9 ppm. Resolution: Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank 600 x 1200, Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer 4800 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank 33,000 pages, Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer 10,000 pages. Display: Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank 2.7-inch LCD touchscreen, Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer 2.4-inch color touchscreen.