Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank vs Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer
Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer is $30 cheaper upfront; running costs can't be compared for this pair.
Lower price
Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer
- Price
- $199.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.4¢/pg
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank | Epson EcoTank ET-4800 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, fax |
| 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 | 3,000 pages |
| Automatic duplex | No | No |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | 2.7-inch square LCD | 1.44-inch color LCD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, Photo | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 6.44 | 5 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank
No priced cartridge on record yet — running cost not shown.
Epson EcoTank ET-4800 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?
- A lower upfront budget: Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer — $30 less to buy.
- If you need faxing: Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer — it adds faxing, which the Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank doesn't do.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTankBuy — $229.95
Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank PrinterBuy — $199.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank or the Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- The Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer is about $30 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank and the Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- Functions: Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank print, scan, copy, Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank 11 ppm, Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer 10 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank 6 ppm, Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer 5 ppm. Resolution: Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank 4800 x 1200, Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer 5760 x 1440.