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Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Epson EcoTank ET-2980 Inkjet A4 vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4930 Inkjet A4

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 22identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson EcoTank ET-2980 Inkjet A4 has 3,300 pages per month more maximum duty cycle than the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4930 Inkjet A4 (5000 pages per month vs 1700 pages per month). The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4930 Inkjet A4 has 1 more total input trays than the Epson EcoTank ET-2980 Inkjet A4 (2 vs 1). The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4930 Inkjet A4 has 400 sheets more total input capacity than the Epson EcoTank ET-2980 Inkjet A4 (500 sheets vs 100 sheets). Only the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4930 Inkjet A4 has Ethernet LAN. Scanner type: Flatbed scanner on the Epson EcoTank ET-2980 Inkjet A4, Flatbed & ADF scanner on the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4930 Inkjet A4.

  • Scanner type
    • Flatbed scanner
    • Flatbed & ADF scanner
  • Scan to
    • PC, E-mail
    • PC, E-mail, Cloud
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • 5000 pages per month
    • 1700 pages per month
  • Recommended duty cycle
    • 1 - 800 pages per month
    • 200 - 1700 pages per month
  • Duplex functions
    • Print
    • Scan, Print
  • Total number of input trays
    • 1
    • 2
  • Total input capacity
    • 100 sheets
    • 500 sheets
  • Total output capacity
    • 30 sheets
    • 80 sheets

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Epson

EcoTank ET-2980 Inkjet A4

Model ET-2980

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Epson

WorkForce Pro WF-4930 Inkjet A4

Model WF-4930

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Printingidentical
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one25 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one12 ppm
Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one16 ppm
Duplex print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one9 ppm
Duplex printing modeKnown for oneAuto
Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) blackKnown for one15 ppm
Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colourKnown for one8 ppm
Copyingidentical
Duplex copyingKnown for oneYes
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one99 copies
Copier resizeKnown for one25 - 400%
Scanning2 differ
Duplex scanningKnown for oneYes
Optical scanning resolution (ADF)Known for one600 x 600 DPI
Maximum scan areaKnown for one216 x 297 mm
Scanner typeDiffersFlatbed scannerFlatbed & ADF scanner
Scan toDiffersPC, E-mailPC, E-mail, Cloud
Input colour depthKnown for one48 bit
Output colour depthKnown for one24 bit
Faxidentical
Duplex faxingKnown for oneYes
FaxingKnown for oneNo
Features3 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers5000 pages per month1700 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleDiffers1 - 800 pages per month200 - 1700 pages per month
Duplex functionsDiffersPrintScan, Print
Page description languagesKnown for oneESC/P-R
Input & output capacity3 differ
Total number of input traysDiffers12
Total input capacityDiffers100 sheets500 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers30 sheets80 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF)Known for oneYes
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityKnown for one50 sheets
Paper handling3 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersPlain paper, Photo paper, EnvelopesEnvelopes, Letterhead, Photo paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4, A6A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)Known for oneC6
Envelopes sizesDiffers10DL, 10
Photo paper sizesKnown for one13x18 cm
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneLetter
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for one4x6,5x7,8x10
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Security algorithmsKnown for one64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-Enterprise, IPPS
Supported network protocols (IPv4)Known for oneTCP
Supported network protocols (IPv6)Known for oneTCP
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersApple AirPrint, Mopria Print ServiceMopria Print Service, Apple AirPrint, Epson Connect, Epson Smart Panel
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Display diagonalDiffers3.66 cm (1.44")10.9 cm (4.29")
Control typeKnown for oneTouch
Poweridentical
Power consumption (max)Known for one23 W
Power consumption (ready)Known for one8.2 W
Power consumption (sleep)Known for one0.7 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Known for one0.11 kWh/week
Power consumption (copying)Known for one13 W
System requirements3 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 7Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS 14.5, Mac OS 13.1, Mac OS 12.4Yes
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2025
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneChromeOS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers375 mm425 mm
DepthDiffers580 mm388 mm
HeightDiffers265 mm330 mm
WeightDiffers5.2 kg12.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
Printing methodKnown for oneEpson PrecisionCore
Noise levelKnown for one6.6 dB
Print head nozzlesKnown for one800 Nozzles Black, 256 Nozzles per Color
Warranty periodKnown for one1 year(s)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 85%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 40 °C
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one440 mm
Package depthKnown for one412 mm
Package heightKnown for one266 mm
Package weightKnown for one6.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC

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