Canon PIXMA G3270 MegaTank vs Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer
Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer costs $105 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 118,422 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer
- Price
- $249.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.3¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA G3270 MegaTank | Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $167 | $267 |
| After 2 years | $190 | $284 |
| After 3 years | $213 | $302 |
Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer costs more upfront but 0.1¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon PIXMA G3270 MegaTank on total cost after about 118,422 pages — roughly 237 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA G3270 MegaTank | Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | ink-tank | ink-tank |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | 11 ppm | 10.5 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 6 ppm | 5 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | — |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 3,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | — | 600 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | No | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Display | 1.35-inch square LCD | 1.44-inch color LCD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, Photo | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 5.99 | 5.4 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA G3270 MegaTank
Cheapest to run: Canon GI-21 Pigment Black MegaTank Ink Bottle — $22.96 · 0.4¢/page · 6,000pg yield
Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 502 Black Ink Bottle — $24.99 · 0.3¢/page · 8,500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer — about 23% lower cost per page (0.3¢ vs 0.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon PIXMA G3270 MegaTank — $105 less to buy — it would take about 118,422 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA G3270 MegaTankBuy — $144.00
Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank PrinterBuy — $249.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA G3270 MegaTank or the Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 23% cheaper per page (0.3¢ vs 0.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA G3270 MegaTank or the Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA G3270 MegaTank is about $105 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $105 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 118,422 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA G3270 MegaTank and the Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Canon PIXMA G3270 MegaTank 11 ppm, Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer 10.5 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon PIXMA G3270 MegaTank 6 ppm, Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer 5 ppm. Automatic duplex: Canon PIXMA G3270 MegaTank No, Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer Yes. Display: Canon PIXMA G3270 MegaTank 1.35-inch square LCD, Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer 1.44-inch color LCD.