Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank vs Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank Printer
These two are closely matched — the right pick depends on the features you need. See the spec comparison below.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank | Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | ink-tank | ink-tank |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | |
| Print speed (mono) | 24 ppm | 18 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 15.5 ppm | 9 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 1200 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 45,000 pages | 10,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 1,600 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | 2-line LCD | 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) | 8.98 | 7.2 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank
No priced cartridge on record yet — running cost not shown.
Epson EcoTank ET-3950 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?
- If you need scanning and copying: Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank Printer — it adds scanning and copying, which the Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank — 24 ppm vs 18 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTankBuy — $349.99
Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank PrinterCheck price
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- What are the main differences between the Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank and the Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- Device type: Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank single-function, Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank Printer multifunction. Functions: Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank print, Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank 24 ppm, Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank Printer 18 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank 15.5 ppm, Epson EcoTank ET-3950 All-in-One Supertank Printer 9 ppm.