Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank vs Epson EcoTank ET-2410 All-in-One Supertank Printer
Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank costs $51 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 297,760 pages.
Lower price
Epson EcoTank ET-2410 All-in-One Supertank Printer
- Price
- $179.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.4¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank | Epson EcoTank ET-2410 All-in-One Supertank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $253 | $203 |
| After 2 years | $276 | $227 |
| After 3 years | $299 | $251 |
Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank costs more upfront but 0.0¢ less per page. It overtakes Epson EcoTank ET-2410 All-in-One Supertank Printer on total cost after about 297,760 pages — roughly 596 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank | Epson EcoTank ET-2410 All-in-One 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 | 11 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 6 ppm | 6 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 5760 x 1440 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 3,000 pages | 5,000 pages |
| Automatic duplex | No | No |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Display | 2.7-inch square 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) | 6.44 | 4.1 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank
Cheapest to run: Canon GI-21 Pigment Black MegaTank Ink Bottle — $22.96 · 0.4¢/page · 6,000pg yield
Epson EcoTank ET-2410 All-in-One Supertank Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 522 Black Ink Bottle — $17.99 · 0.4¢/page · 4,500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank — about 4% lower cost per page (0.4¢ vs 0.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson EcoTank ET-2410 All-in-One Supertank Printer — $51 less to buy — it would take about 297,760 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTankBuy — $229.95
Epson EcoTank ET-2410 All-in-One Supertank PrinterBuy — $179.00
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank or the Epson EcoTank ET-2410 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 4% cheaper per page (0.4¢ vs 0.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank or the Epson EcoTank ET-2410 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- The Epson EcoTank ET-2410 All-in-One Supertank Printer is about $51 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank worth the higher price?
- It costs about $51 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 297,760 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank and the Epson EcoTank ET-2410 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- Resolution: Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank 4800 x 1200, Epson EcoTank ET-2410 All-in-One Supertank Printer 5760 x 1440. Duty cycle (monthly): Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank 3,000 pages, Epson EcoTank ET-2410 All-in-One Supertank Printer 5,000 pages. Paper sizes: Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank Letter, Legal, Photo, Epson EcoTank ET-2410 All-in-One Supertank Printer Letter, Legal, A4, Photo. Weight (kg): Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank 6.44, Epson EcoTank ET-2410 All-in-One Supertank Printer 4.1.