Canon MAXIFY MB2120 vs Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer
Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer costs $8 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 597 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $208.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 4.4¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon MAXIFY MB2120 | Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $545 | $472 |
| After 2 years | $890 | $736 |
| After 3 years | $1,235 | $1,000 |
Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 1.3¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon MAXIFY MB2120 on total cost after about 597 pages — roughly 2 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon MAXIFY MB2120 | Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | 19 ppm | 15.8 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 13 ppm | 11 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 1200 | 5760 x 1440 |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 4.3-inch touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 10.52 | 9.75 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon MAXIFY MB2120
Cheapest to run: Canon PGI-1200 Black Ink Tank — $22.99 · 5.7¢/page · 400pg yield
Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 410XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $21.99 · 4.4¢/page · 500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer — about 23% lower cost per page (4.4¢ vs 5.7¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon MAXIFY MB2120 — $8 less to buy — it would take about 597 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Canon MAXIFY MB2120 — it adds faxing, which the Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Canon MAXIFY MB2120Buy — $199.95
Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $208.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon MAXIFY MB2120 or the Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 23% cheaper per page (4.4¢ vs 5.7¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon MAXIFY MB2120 or the Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon MAXIFY MB2120 is about $8 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $8 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 597 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon MAXIFY MB2120 and the Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Canon MAXIFY MB2120 print, scan, copy, fax, Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Canon MAXIFY MB2120 19 ppm, Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer 15.8 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon MAXIFY MB2120 13 ppm, Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer 11 ppm. Resolution: Canon MAXIFY MB2120 600 x 1200, Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer 5760 x 1440.