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Product comparison · 2 inkjet printers

Canon G1520 MegaTank vs Epson EcoTank ET-4900

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 11identical
  • 66known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon G1520 MegaTank has 1 more print cartridges than the Epson EcoTank ET-4900 (5 vs 4). The Canon G1520 MegaTank has 10 - 240 V more AC input voltage than the Epson EcoTank ET-4900 (110 - 240 V vs 100 - 240 V). The Canon G1520 MegaTank has 70 mm more width than the Epson EcoTank ET-4900 (445 mm vs 375 mm). Printing colours: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow on the Canon G1520 MegaTank, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black on the Epson EcoTank ET-4900. Maximum resolution: 4800 x 1200 DPI on the Canon G1520 MegaTank, 5760 x 1440 DPI on the Epson EcoTank ET-4900.

  • Number of print cartridges
    • 5
    • 4
  • Printing colours
    • Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
    • Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black
  • Maximum resolution
    • 4800 x 1200 DPI
    • 5760 x 1440 DPI
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • A4
    • A4, A5, A6
  • Non-ISO print media sizes
    • Legal, Letter
    • Letter, Legal
  • Photo paper sizes
    • 10x15 cm
    • 10x15,13x18 cm
  • Paper tray media weight
    • 64 - 105 g/m²
    • 64 - 300 g/m²
  • AC input voltage
    • 110 - 240 V
    • 100 - 240 V

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Canon

G1520 MegaTankView product
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EcoTank ET-4900

Model ET-4900

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Features2 differ
Number of print cartridgesDiffers54
Printing coloursDiffersBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowYellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black
Print head nozzlesKnown for one180 Nozzles Black, 59 Nozzles per Color
ColourKnown for oneYes
Separate cartridgesKnown for oneYes
Ink tank systemKnown for oneYes
Ink typeKnown for onePigment-based ink
Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers4800 x 1200 DPI5760 x 1440 DPI
Time to first page (black, normal)Known for one10 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for one16 s
Input & output capacityidentical
Total output capacityKnown for one30 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityKnown for one30 sheets
Paper handling5 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersBanner, Card stock, Envelopes, Glossy paper, High resolution paper, Iron-On Transfers, Matte paper, Photo paper, Plain paper, Semi-glossy paperEnvelopes
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB6, B5
Non-ISO print media sizesDiffersLegal, LetterLetter, Legal
Envelopes sizesKnown for one10, DL, C6
Photo paper sizesDiffers10x15 cm10x15,13x18 cm
Paper tray media weightDiffers64 - 105 g/m²64 - 300 g/m²
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for one4x6"
Ports & interfacesidentical
Direct printingKnown for oneYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneYes
Security algorithmsKnown for one64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneApple AirPrint, Epson Smart Panel, Epson Connect, Epson Email Print, Epson Remote Print, Mopria Print Service
Designidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneYes
Colour displayKnown for oneYes
Display diagonalKnown for one3.71 cm (1.46")
Country of originKnown for onePhilippines
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Power consumption (printing)Known for one15 W
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.2 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.6 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Known for one0.09 kWh/week
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
System requirementsidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneMac OS X 10.9.5 or later, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 (32/64bit), Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 (64bit), Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2025
Recommended system requirementsKnown for oneWindows: 2.0GB Mac: 1.0GB, 1024 x 768 XGA
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneChromeOS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers445 mm375 mm
DepthDiffers330 mm317 mm
HeightDiffers167 mm224 mm
WeightDiffers4.8 kg5.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneYes
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one395 mm
Package depthKnown for one455 mm
Package heightKnown for one325 mm
Package weightKnown for one7.66 kg
Bundled softwareKnown for onePrinter Driver IJ Printer Assistant Tool Easy-PhotoPrint Editor (download)
Technical detailsidentical
Safety warningKnown for oneContains 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>Always follow the information on the product label.
Colours capacityKnown for oneBlack [65ml], Cyan [65ml], Yellow [65ml], Magenta [65ml]
Logistics dataidentical
Customs product code (TARIC)Known for one84433100000
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one36 pc(s)
Products per palletKnown for one24 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210
Other featuresidentical
All-in-one functionsKnown for oneScan, Copy, Fax, Print
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for one1200 x 2400 DPI
Auto-redialingKnown for oneYes
Fax memoryKnown for one100 pages
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Known for one100
Image formats supportedKnown for oneBMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, MTIFF, PNG
InterfaceKnown for oneUSB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi Direct, Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n(Wi-Fi 4)/k/v/r
Print headKnown for oneEpson Micro PiezoTM print head
Scan technologyKnown for oneCIS
Number of usersKnown for one4 user(s)
Scan speed (black, normal quality)Known for one4.5 ipm with ADF scan 12 sec. with flatbed scan
Colour printing technologyKnown for oneDye Ink
Box contentsKnown for one4 x 65ml individual ink bottles (Bk, C,Y,M), Main unit, Power cable, Setup guide, Warranty document
Ink dropKnown for one3 pl
Page yield high capacity (black & white)Known for one3,600 pages
Page yield high capacity (colour)Known for one6,500 pages
Print speedKnown for one33 pages/min Monochrome (plain paper 75 g/m&sup2;), 15 pages/min Colour (plain paper 75 g/m&sup2;), 27 Seconds per 10 x 15 cm photo (Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper)
Print speed (colour, normal quality, 10 x 15 photo)Known for one6 pages/min Colour
Performanceidentical
Sound power level (printing)Known for one49.5 dB
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%

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