Product comparison · 2 inkjet printers

Canon G1520 MegaTank vs Epson EcoTank ET-16150

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 14identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon G1520 MegaTank has 1 more print cartridges than the Epson EcoTank ET-16150 (5 vs 4). The Epson EcoTank ET-16150 has 1 more total input trays than the Canon G1520 MegaTank (2 vs 1). The Epson EcoTank ET-16150 has 450 sheets more total input capacity than the Canon G1520 MegaTank (550 sheets vs 100 sheets). Duplex printing mode: Manual on the Canon G1520 MegaTank, Auto on the Epson EcoTank ET-16150. Printing colours: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow on the Canon G1520 MegaTank, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black on the Epson EcoTank ET-16150.

  • Number of print cartridges
    • G1520 MegaTank:5
    • EcoTank ET-16150:4
  • Duplex printing mode
    • G1520 MegaTank:Manual
    • EcoTank ET-16150:Auto
  • Printing colours
    • G1520 MegaTank:Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
    • EcoTank ET-16150:Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black
  • Total number of input trays
    • G1520 MegaTank:1
    • EcoTank ET-16150:2
  • Total input capacity
    • G1520 MegaTank:100 sheets
    • EcoTank ET-16150:550 sheets
  • Maximum ISO A-series paper size
    • G1520 MegaTank:A4
    • EcoTank ET-16150:A3
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • G1520 MegaTank:A4
    • EcoTank ET-16150:A3+, A3, A4, A5, A6
  • Paper tray media weight
    • G1520 MegaTank:64 - 105 g/m²
    • EcoTank ET-16150:64 - 255 g/m²

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Comparison of G1520 MegaTank, ET-16150
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EcoTank ET-16150

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Features3 differ
ColourYesYes
Recommended duty cycleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3300 pages per month
Number of print cartridgesDiffers54
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeDiffersManualAuto
Printing coloursDiffersBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowYellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black
Ink tank systemYesYes
Ink typePigment-based inkPigment-based ink
Print head nozzlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 Nozzles Black, 800 Nozzles per Color
Separate cartridgesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Printingidentical
Maximum resolution4800 x 1200 DPI4800 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.5 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.5 s
Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 ppm
Duplex print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 ppm
Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734, A4) blackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 ppm
Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734, A4) colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 ppm
Borderless printingYesYes
Input & output capacity2 differ
Total number of input traysDiffers12
Total input capacityDiffers100 sheets550 sheets
Total output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source125 sheets
Paper handling4 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeDiffersA4A3
Paper tray media typesDiffersBanner, Card stock, Envelopes, Glossy paper, High resolution paper, Iron-On Transfers, Matte paper, Photo paper, Plain paper, Semi-glossy paperPlain paper, Envelopes
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4A3+, A3, A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB6
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10, DL
Paper tray media weightDiffers64 - 105 g/m²64 - 255 g/m²
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneLegal, LetterUnknown — not stated by the source
Photo paper sizesKnown for one10x15 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for one4x6"Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portYesYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceApple AirPrint, Epson Smart Panel, Epson Connect, Epson iPrint, Epson Email Print, Epson Remote Print, Mopria Print Service
Designidentical
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Product colourBlackBlack
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Colour displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.1 cm (2.4")
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
Power3 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs15 W27 W
Power consumption (off)0.2 W0.2 W
Power consumption (ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Differs0.09 kWh/week0.14 kWh/week
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements3 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1Windows 10, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP Professional x64, Windows XP
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 CatalinaMac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 10.6.8 or later, Windows 10 (32/64 bit), Windows 7 (32/64 bit), Windows 8 (32/64 bit), Windows 8.1 (32/64 bit), Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Vista (32/64 bit), Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 or later, Windows XP SP3 or later (32-bit),
Recommended system requirementsKnown for oneWindows: 2.0GB Mac: 1.0GB, 1024 x 768 XGAUnknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneChromeOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers445 mm515 mm
DepthDiffers330 mm500 mm
HeightDiffers167 mm300 mm
WeightDiffers4.8 kg17 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Included cartridge capacity (black)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4500 pages
Included cartridge capacity (CMY)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2800 pages
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Cables includedACAC
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source560 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source585 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source440 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.9 kg
Bundled softwareKnown for onePrinter Driver IJ Printer Assistant Tool Easy-PhotoPrint Editor (download)Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Safety warningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceContains 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one. May produce an allergic reaction.<br>Contains 2,4,7,9-tetramethyldec-5-yne-4,7-diol. May produce an allergic reaction.<br>Contains 2-methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one. May produce an allergic reaction.<br>Always follow the information on the product label.
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8443321084433210
Pallet weight (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 pc(s)
Pallet gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
All-in-one functionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePrint
Printing methodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson PrecisionCore
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB, Ethernet, WiFi, Wi-Fi Direct
Print technologyInkjetInkjet
Colour printing technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePigment ink
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 set of ink (1x 127ml BK, 3x 70ml CMY), Main unit, Power cable, Quick Start Guide
Ink dropKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.8 pl
Page yield high capacity (black & white)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4,500 pages
Page yield high capacity (colour)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2,800 pages
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 pages/min Monochrome (plain paper 75 g/m&sup2;), 32 pages/min Colour (plain paper 75 g/m&sup2;)
Performanceidentical
Sound power level (printing)Known for one49.5 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source

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