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Canon MAXIFY GX6120 vs Epson EcoTank ET-4950

At an identical $499.99, the Canon MAXIFY GX6120 and Epson EcoTank ET-4950 represent each brand's competing take on refillable-tank inkjet printing, a category built around eliminating expensive disposable cartridges.

Canon MAXIFY GX6120

Canon's MAXIFY GX6120 is part of its business-focused MegaTank line, printing at 24 pages per minute with expanded paper handling.

$499.99

Global reference price

Epson EcoTank ET-4950

Epson's EcoTank ET-4950 offers a similar refillable-ink value proposition at 15 pages per minute with its own paper capacity upgrades.

$499.99

Global reference price

Specification Comparison

Canon MAXIFY GX6120Epson EcoTank ET-4950
Print TechnologyInkjetEcoTank Inkjet
Color PrintingYesYes
Print Speed24 ppm15 ppm
Duplex PrintingYesYes
Wi-Fi ConnectivityYesYes

Key Differences

Canon's MEGAtank system prints noticeably faster on paper — 24ppm versus Epson's 15ppm — which matters for offices printing larger batches regularly. Both rely on the same core economics: higher upfront cost than cartridge printers, offset by dramatically lower per-page ink costs over the printer's life, so the real long-term cost depends more on total print volume than on which brand's tank system is used.

Pros & Cons

Canon MAXIFY GX6120

Pros

  • Faster 24ppm print speed
  • Canon's MegaTank refillable ink savings

Cons

  • No major disadvantage at this price

Epson EcoTank ET-4950

Pros

  • Epson's well-established EcoTank ecosystem
  • Broad ink and supply availability

Cons

  • Slower 15ppm print speed

Which One Is Right For You?

  • Canon MAXIFY GX6120: Best for offices that print larger batches and want the fastest available refillable-tank speed.
  • Epson EcoTank ET-4950: Best for buyers already invested in or familiar with Epson's EcoTank ecosystem.

Conclusion

Both eliminate the same cartridge cost problem in essentially the same way — the practical tie-breaker is Canon's faster print speed against Epson's broader ecosystem familiarity.

Summary

Canon MAXIFY GX6120

Strengths

  • Faster print speed

Weaknesses

  • None significant

Epson EcoTank ET-4950

Strengths

  • Established EcoTank ecosystem

Weaknesses

  • Slower print speed

Choose the Canon for raw speed in a busier office; choose the Epson if you're already familiar with or invested in the EcoTank supply chain.