Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank vs Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer
Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer costs $80 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 11,980 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer
- Price
- $509.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.5¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank | Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $498 | $538 |
| After 2 years | $566 | $566 |
| After 3 years | $634 | $594 |
Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer costs more upfront but 0.7¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank on total cost after about 11,980 pages — roughly 24 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank | Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 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) | 18 ppm | 17 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 13 ppm | 9.5 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 1200 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 33,000 pages | 33,000 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 touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 9.48 | 7.3 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank
Cheapest to run: Canon GI-26 Black MegaTank Ink Bottle — $67.98 · 1.1¢/page · 6,000pg yield
Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 542 Black Ink Bottle — $34.89 · 0.5¢/page · 7,500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer — about 59% lower cost per page (0.5¢ vs 1.1¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank — $80 less to buy — it would take about 11,980 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTankBuy — $429.99
Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank PrinterBuy — $509.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank or the Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- The Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 59% cheaper per page (0.5¢ vs 1.1¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank or the Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- The Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank is about $80 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $80 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 11,980 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank and the Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank 18 ppm, Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer 17 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank 13 ppm, Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer 9.5 ppm. Resolution: Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank 600 x 1200, Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer 4800 x 1200. Display: Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank 2.7-inch LCD touchscreen, Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer 2.4-inch color touchscreen.