Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank vs Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer
Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer costs $40 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 4,998 pages.
Cheaper to run
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 GX5120 MegaTank | Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $415 | $407 |
| After 2 years | $480 | $424 |
| After 3 years | $545 | $441 |
Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer costs more upfront but 0.8¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank on total cost after about 4,998 pages — roughly 10 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank | Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | ink-tank | ink-tank |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 24 ppm | 15.5 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 15.5 ppm | 8.5 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 1200 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 45,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | — | 800 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | 2-line LCD | 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) | 8.98 | 6.7 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon MAXIFY GX5120 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: Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank — $40 less to buy — it would take about 4,998 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, 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 15.5 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTankBuy — $349.99
Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank PrinterBuy — $390.00
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon MAXIFY GX5120 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 GX5120 MegaTank or the Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer?
- The Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank is about $40 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $40 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 4,998 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank and the Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer?
- Device type: Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank single-function, Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer multifunction. Functions: Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank print, Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank 24 ppm, Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer 15.5 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank 15.5 ppm, Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer 8.5 ppm.