Canon MAXIFY MB5420 vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Best overall
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer
- Price
- $387.94
- Cost per page (mono)
- 1.8¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon MAXIFY MB5420 | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $714 | $494 |
| After 2 years | $954 | $601 |
| After 3 years | $1,194 | $707 |
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon MAXIFY MB5420 | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 24 ppm | 25 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 15.5 ppm | 25 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 1200 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 70,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 5,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | — | 2.4-inch color LCD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 12.88 | 15.3 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon MAXIFY MB5420
Cheapest to run: Canon PGI-2200 Black Ink Tank — $40.00 · 4.0¢/page · 1,000pg yield
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson T10Y Extra-High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $177.40 · 1.8¢/page · 10,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer — about 56% lower cost per page (1.8¢ vs 4.0¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer — $86 less to buy.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Canon MAXIFY MB5420 — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Canon MAXIFY MB5420Buy — $473.95
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 PrinterBuy — $387.94
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon MAXIFY MB5420 or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 56% cheaper per page (1.8¢ vs 4.0¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon MAXIFY MB5420 or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer is about $86 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Canon MAXIFY MB5420 and the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer?
- Device type: Canon MAXIFY MB5420 multifunction, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer single-function. Functions: Canon MAXIFY MB5420 print, scan, copy, fax, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer print. Print speed (mono): Canon MAXIFY MB5420 24 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer 25 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon MAXIFY MB5420 15.5 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5390 Printer 25 ppm.