Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank vs Epson EcoTank ET-2800 All-in-One Supertank Printer
Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Epson EcoTank ET-2800 All-in-One Supertank Printer
- Price
- $257.60
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.4¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank | Epson EcoTank ET-2800 All-in-One Supertank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $252 | $282 |
| After 2 years | $274 | $306 |
| After 3 years | $296 | $330 |
Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank | Epson EcoTank ET-2800 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 | 10 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 6 ppm | 5 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 5760 x 1440 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 3,000 pages | — |
| Automatic duplex | No | No |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Display | 2.7-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) | 6.44 | 4 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank
Cheapest to run: Canon GI-21 Pigment Black MegaTank Ink Bottle — $22.00 · 0.4¢/page · 6,000pg yield
Epson EcoTank ET-2800 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 8% lower cost per page (0.4¢ vs 0.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank — $28 less to buy.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTankBuy — $229.95
Epson EcoTank ET-2800 All-in-One Supertank PrinterBuy — $257.60
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank or the Epson EcoTank ET-2800 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 8% cheaper per page (0.4¢ vs 0.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank or the Epson EcoTank ET-2800 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank is about $28 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank and the Epson EcoTank ET-2800 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank 11 ppm, Epson EcoTank ET-2800 All-in-One Supertank Printer 10 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank 6 ppm, Epson EcoTank ET-2800 All-in-One Supertank Printer 5 ppm. Resolution: Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank 4800 x 1200, Epson EcoTank ET-2800 All-in-One Supertank Printer 5760 x 1440. Display: Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank 2.7-inch square LCD, Epson EcoTank ET-2800 All-in-One Supertank Printer 1.44-inch color LCD.