Canon MAXIFY GX7120 MegaTank vs Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5800 All-in-One Supertank Printer
Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5800 All-in-One Supertank Printer is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Best overall
Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5800 All-in-One Supertank Printer
- Price
- $799.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.5¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon MAXIFY GX7120 MegaTank | Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5800 All-in-One Supertank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $929 | $828 |
| After 2 years | $994 | $856 |
| After 3 years | $1,059 | $884 |
Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5800 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 GX7120 MegaTank | Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5800 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) | 24 ppm | 25 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 15.5 ppm | 12 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 1200 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 45,000 pages | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 2.7-inch touchscreen LCD | 4.3-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) | 12.97 | 17.8 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon MAXIFY GX7120 MegaTank
Cheapest to run: Canon GI-26 Black MegaTank Ink Bottle — $64.98 · 1.1¢/page · 6,000pg yield
Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5800 All-in-One Supertank Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 542 Black Ink Bottle — $34.99 · 0.5¢/page · 7,500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5800 All-in-One Supertank Printer — about 57% lower cost per page (0.5¢ vs 1.1¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5800 All-in-One Supertank Printer — $64 less to buy.
Where to buy
Canon MAXIFY GX7120 MegaTankBuy — $863.99
Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5800 All-in-One Supertank PrinterBuy — $799.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon MAXIFY GX7120 MegaTank or the Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5800 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- The Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5800 All-in-One Supertank Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 57% cheaper per page (0.5¢ vs 1.1¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon MAXIFY GX7120 MegaTank or the Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5800 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- The Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5800 All-in-One Supertank Printer is about $64 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Canon MAXIFY GX7120 MegaTank and the Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5800 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Canon MAXIFY GX7120 MegaTank 24 ppm, Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5800 All-in-One Supertank Printer 25 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon MAXIFY GX7120 MegaTank 15.5 ppm, Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5800 All-in-One Supertank Printer 12 ppm. Resolution: Canon MAXIFY GX7120 MegaTank 600 x 1200, Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5800 All-in-One Supertank Printer 4800 x 1200. Display: Canon MAXIFY GX7120 MegaTank 2.7-inch touchscreen LCD, Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5800 All-in-One Supertank Printer 4.3-inch color touchscreen.