Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer vs HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer
Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer costs $40 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 38,410 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer
- Price
- $390.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.3¢/pg
Lower price
HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $349.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.4¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer | HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $408 | $374 |
| After 2 years | $425 | $398 |
| After 3 years | $443 | $422 |
Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer costs more upfront but 0.1¢ less per page. It overtakes HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 38,410 pages — roughly 77 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer | HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | ink-tank | ink-tank |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 15.5 ppm | 15 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 8.5 ppm | 9 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 6,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 800 pages/mo | 1,200 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 2.4-inch color touchscreen | 3-inch Touchscreen MGD (Mono Graphics Display) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 6.7 | 7.7 |
Cartridges & running cost
Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 502 Black Ink Bottle — $24.99 · 0.3¢/page · 8,500pg yield
HP Smart Tank 7603 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-C4100 Supertank Printer — about 26% lower cost per page (0.3¢ vs 0.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer — $40 less to buy — it would take about 38,410 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank PrinterBuy — $390.00
HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $349.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer or the HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 26% cheaper per page (0.3¢ vs 0.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer or the HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer?
- The HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer is about $40 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $40 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 38,410 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer and the HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer 15.5 ppm, HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer 15 ppm. Print speed (color): Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer 8.5 ppm, HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer 9 ppm. Resolution: Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer 4800 x 1200, HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200. Recommended volume: Epson WorkForce ST-C4100 Supertank Printer 800 pages/mo, HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer 1,200 pages/mo.