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Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer vs HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer
Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer costs $59 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 50,953 pages.
Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer
- Price
- $249.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.3¢/pg
HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $189.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.4¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer | HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $266 | $214 |
| After 2 years | $283 | $238 |
| After 3 years | $300 | $262 |
Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer costs more upfront but 0.1¢ less per page. It overtakes HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 50,953 pages — roughly 102 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer | HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One 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) | 10.5 ppm | 12 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 5 ppm | 5 ppm |
| Resolution | — | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 3,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 600 pages/mo | 800 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | No |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Display | 1.44-inch color LCD | 1.2-inch iCON LCD Display |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 5.4 | 5.03 |
Cartridges & running cost
Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 502 Black Ink Bottle — $24.00 · 0.3¢/page · 8,500pg yield
HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 32XL Black Original Ink Bottle — $23.89 · 0.4¢/page · 6,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer — about 29% lower cost per page (0.3¢ vs 0.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer — $59 less to buy — it would take about 50,953 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer or the HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 29% cheaper per page (0.3¢ vs 0.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer or the HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer?
- The HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer is about $59 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $59 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 50,953 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer and the HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer 10.5 ppm, HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer 12 ppm. Recommended volume: Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer 600 pages/mo, HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer 800 pages/mo. Automatic duplex: Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer Yes, HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer No. Display: Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer 1.44-inch color LCD, HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer 1.2-inch iCON LCD Display.