Canon MAXIFY MB5420 vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5890 All-in-One Printer
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5890 All-in-One Printer costs $5 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 224 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5890 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $479.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 1.7¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon MAXIFY MB5420 | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5890 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $714 | $584 |
| After 2 years | $955 | $688 |
| After 3 years | $1,195 | $793 |
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5890 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 2.3¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon MAXIFY MB5420 on total cost after about 224 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon MAXIFY MB5420 | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5890 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) | 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 | Yes |
| Display | — | 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) | 12.88 | 18.7 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon MAXIFY MB5420
Cheapest to run: Canon PGI-2200 Black Ink Tank — $40.08 · 4.0¢/page · 1,000pg yield
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5890 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson T10Y Extra-High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $174.50 · 1.7¢/page · 10,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5890 All-in-One Printer — about 56% lower cost per page (1.7¢ vs 4.0¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon MAXIFY MB5420 — $5 less to buy — it would take about 224 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Canon MAXIFY MB5420Buy — $473.95
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5890 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $479.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon MAXIFY MB5420 or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5890 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5890 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 56% cheaper per page (1.7¢ vs 4.0¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon MAXIFY MB5420 or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5890 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon MAXIFY MB5420 is about $5 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5890 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $5 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 224 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon MAXIFY MB5420 and the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5890 All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Canon MAXIFY MB5420 24 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5890 All-in-One Printer 25 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon MAXIFY MB5420 15.5 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5890 All-in-One Printer 25 ppm. Resolution: Canon MAXIFY MB5420 600 x 1200, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5890 All-in-One Printer 4800 x 1200. Paper sizes: Canon MAXIFY MB5420 Letter, Legal, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5890 All-in-One Printer Letter, Legal, A4, Photo.