Epson EcoTank ET-4800 White
Score: 81/100
Canon PIXMA TS6420a
Score: 61/100Rankings
The Epson EcoTank ET-4800 is a wireless all-in-one printer that uses high-capacity ink tanks for low-cost color printing and includes a 30-sheet ADF, fax, and Ethernet connectivity. Its manual duplex, modest speeds, and limited duty cycle keep it from high-throughput office use. Ideal for home offices and small businesses that value ink economy and versatile connectivity.
The Canon PIXMA TS6420a is a compact all-in-one inkjet offering high-resolution photo prints and automatic duplex printing. Its trade-offs include slow speeds, limited ink capacity, and no ADF for scanning. Best suited for occasional home photo printing and small households.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5,760 dpibest | 4,800 dpi | |
10 ppm | 13 ppmbest | |
5 ppm | 6.8 ppmbest | |
3,000 pagesbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.5 Wbest | — |
2,400 dpibest | 2,400 dpibest | |
— | 13 ipmbest | |
100 sheets | 200 sheetsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Ethernet Connectivity | true | false |
Print Performance(3) | ||
Print Resolution (dpi) | 5760x1440 dpi | 4800x1200 dpi |
Print Speed (Black & White) (ppm) | 10 ppm | 13 ppm |
Print Speed (Color) (ppm) | 5 ppm | 6.8 ppm |
Features(2) | ||
Duplex Printing | false | true |
Supported Paper Sizes | Legal,Letter,A4,B5,A5,A6,B6,8.5x13,half letter,5x7,4x6,user-definable | 3.5x3.5 in;4x6 in;5x5 in;5x7 in;7x10 in;8x10 in;Letter;Legal;U.S. #10 envelope;Card (91x55 mm) |
Physical Specs(5) | ||
Input Tray Capacity (sheets) | 100 sheets | 200 sheets |
Width (mm) | 373 mm | 403.86 mm |
Depth (mm) | 345 mm | 317.5 mm |
Height (mm) | 236 mm | 149.86 mm |
Weight (kg) | 5.0 kg | 6.4 kg |
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Professional reviewers commend the ET-4800 for its cartridge-free ink system that dramatically cuts operating costs, its high resolution output, and its robust connectivity options including Ethernet. The large 30-sheet ADF and borderless photo capability are also seen as strong points for home-office and small-business users, though the manual duplex and modest print speeds are noted as trade-offs compared with higher-end models.
Consumers love the low cost per print, the 30-sheet ADF and the ability to print from phones and tablets. The main complaints are about the manual duplex, slower speeds and the limited duty cycle for heavy users.
Professional reviewers commend the TS6420a for its excellent photo and document quality, compact design, and easy wireless setup, but criticize its low ink yield, slow printing and scanning speeds, and the absence of an ADF.
Everyday users generally praise the printer's small footprint, straightforward wireless connectivity, and good photo output, while repeatedly mentioning slow print speeds, frequent ink replacements, and limited scanner capabilities as common pain points.
