Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank vs Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer
Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer costs $0 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 46 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer
- Price
- $229.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.3¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank | Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $253 | $248 |
| After 2 years | $276 | $265 |
| After 3 years | $299 | $283 |
Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer costs more upfront but 0.1¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank on total cost after about 46 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank | Epson EcoTank ET-2980 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 | 15 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 6 ppm | 8 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 3,000 pages | 5,000 pages |
| Automatic duplex | No | Yes |
| 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 | 5.2 |
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-2980 All-in-One 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 EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer — about 23% lower cost per page (0.3¢ vs 0.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank — $0 less to buy — it would take about 46 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTankBuy — $229.95
Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank PrinterBuy — $229.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank or the Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- The Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One 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 G3290 MegaTank or the Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank is about $0 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $0 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 46 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-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank 11 ppm, Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer 15 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank 6 ppm, Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer 8 ppm. Duty cycle (monthly): Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank 3,000 pages, Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer 5,000 pages. Automatic duplex: Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank No, Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer Yes.