Canon PIXMA MG3620 vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer costs $21 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 198 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $222.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 2.2¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA MG3620 | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $968 | $352 |
| After 2 years | $1,735 | $481 |
| After 3 years | $2,501 | $611 |
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 10.6¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon PIXMA MG3620 on total cost after about 198 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA MG3620 | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 9.9 ppm | 20 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 5.7 ppm | 20 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 25,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 1,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.7-inch color touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | — | 9.1 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA MG3620
Cheapest to run: Canon PG-240 Black Ink Cartridge — $22.99 · 12.8¢/page · 180pg yield
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 802XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $55.99 · 2.2¢/page · 2,600pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer — about 83% lower cost per page (2.2¢ vs 12.8¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon PIXMA MG3620 — $21 less to buy — it would take about 198 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer — it adds faxing, which the Canon PIXMA MG3620 doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer — 20 ppm vs 9.9 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA MG3620Buy — $202.06
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $222.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA MG3620 or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 83% cheaper per page (2.2¢ vs 12.8¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA MG3620 or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA MG3620 is about $21 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $21 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 198 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA MG3620 and the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Canon PIXMA MG3620 print, scan, copy, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Canon PIXMA MG3620 9.9 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer 20 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon PIXMA MG3620 5.7 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer 20 ppm. Automatic document feeder: Canon PIXMA MG3620 No, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer Yes.