Canon MAXIFY MB2120 vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer costs $3 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 87 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $219.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 2.2¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon MAXIFY MB2120 | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $562 | $354 |
| After 2 years | $907 | $488 |
| After 3 years | $1,252 | $621 |
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 3.5¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon MAXIFY MB2120 on total cost after about 87 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon MAXIFY MB2120 | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 19 ppm | 20 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 13 ppm | 20 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 1200 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 25,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 1,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.7-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) | 10.52 | 9.1 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon MAXIFY MB2120
Cheapest to run: Canon PGI-1200 Black Ink Tank — $22.99 · 5.7¢/page · 400pg yield
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 802XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $57.99 · 2.2¢/page · 2,600pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer — about 61% lower cost per page (2.2¢ vs 5.7¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon MAXIFY MB2120 — $3 less to buy — it would take about 87 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Canon MAXIFY MB2120Buy — $216.95
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $219.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon MAXIFY MB2120 or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 61% cheaper per page (2.2¢ vs 5.7¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon MAXIFY MB2120 or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon MAXIFY MB2120 is about $3 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $3 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 87 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon MAXIFY MB2120 and the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Canon MAXIFY MB2120 19 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer 20 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon MAXIFY MB2120 13 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer 20 ppm. Resolution: Canon MAXIFY MB2120 600 x 1200, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer 4800 x 1200. Paper sizes: Canon MAXIFY MB2120 Letter, Legal, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer Letter, Legal, A4, Photo.