Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank vs Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer
Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank costs $1 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 2,870 pages.
Lower price
Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer
- Price
- $229.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.4¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank | Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $252 | $253 |
| After 2 years | $274 | $277 |
| After 3 years | $296 | $301 |
Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank costs more upfront but 0.0¢ less per page. It overtakes Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer on total cost after about 2,870 pages — roughly 6 months at your 500 pages/month.
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
Cheapest to run: Canon GI-21 Pigment Black MegaTank Ink Bottle — $22.00 · 0.4¢/page · 6,000pg yield
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?
- 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: Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer — $1 less to buy — it would take about 2,870 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- 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 — $229.00
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank or the Epson EcoTank ET-4800 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-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- The Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer is about $1 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank worth the higher price?
- It costs about $1 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 2,870 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-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.