Compare Canon Pixma TS3720 vs Epson EcoTank ET-2860
In this technical comparison between the Canon Pixma TS3720 and the Epson EcoTank ET-2860, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Printers models often comes down to your budget, with prices around Approximately $60 - $80 USD and Approximately $180 - $220 USD.
| Specifications |
Canon Pixma TS3720 |
Epson EcoTank ET-2860 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | July 2024 | 2024 |
| Type | ||
| Technology | Inkjet (FINE Hybrid Ink System) | PrecisionCore Heat-Free Inkjet (Refillable Ink Tank) |
| Function | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy |
| Color / Monochrome | Color & Monochrome | Color & Monochrome |
| Print speed | 7.7 ipm (Mono) / 4.0 ipm (Color) | 10.0 ipm (Mono) / 5.0 ipm (Color); Max Draft: 33 ppm (Mono) / 15 ppm (Color) |
| Resolution | Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi | Up to 5760 x 1440 dpi |
| Duplex printing | No (Manual Only) | Yes (Manual only) |
| Max paper size | Legal (8.5" x 14") | A4 / Letter / Legal (supports long paper up to 1.2 meters) |
| Scan & Copy | ||
| Scanner type | Flatbed (CIS) | Flatbed (CIS) |
| Scan resolution | 600 x 1200 dpi (Optical) | Optical: 1200 x 2400 dpi |
| Copy speed | Approx. 3.0 ipm (Color); First copy out in ~28 seconds | Approx. 10 sec (Mono) / 16 sec (Color) for a single page |
| Ink / Toner | ||
| Ink type | 2-Cartridge System (PG-275 Pigment Black & CL-276 Dye Color) | Epson 104 Ink Bottles (Dye-based) |
| Ink cost / page yield | Standard: ~100 pages | XL: ~300-400 pages (Black) / ~300 pages (Color) | Black: ~4,500 pages | Color: ~7,500 pages |
| Number of colors | 4 Colors (CMYK using a tri-color cartridge) | 4 Colors (CMYK) |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Input tray capacity | 60 Sheets (Rear tray) | 100 Sheets (Rear feed) |
| Output tray capacity | typically ~25-30 sheets | 30 Sheets |
| Supported media | Plain Paper, Glossy Photo Paper, Magnetic Photo Paper, Restickable Photo Paper | Plain paper, Photo paper (up to 300g/m²), Envelopes (C6, DL) |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz / 5.0GHz), Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n), Wi-Fi Direct |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| Mobile printing | Canon PRINT app, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, PIXMA Cloud Link | Epson Smart Panel app, Apple AirPrint, Epson Connect |
| Display & Controls | ||
| Screen | 1.5" Segment LCD (Monochrome) | No LCD screen (Status LED indicators only) |
| Buttons | Physical buttons for Power, Setup, Wi-Fi, Color Copy, Black Copy, and Stop | Physical buttons (Power, Wi-Fi, Network Status, Copy Color/Mono, Stop) |
| Power & Noise | ||
| Power consumption | ~8W (Copying) | ~1.3W (Standby) | ~0.3W (Off) | 12W (Copying) | 4.5W (Ready) | 0.7W (Sleep) |
| Noise level | Approx. 48.0 dB(A) (Quiet Mode available) | Approx. 50.0 dB(A) |
| Dimensions | ||
| Size | 437 mm (W) x 328 mm (D) x 147 mm (H) | 375 mm (W) x 347 mm (D) x 179 mm (H) |
| Weight | 3.9 kg (8.7 lbs) | 3.9 kg |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | PIXMA TS3720 Printer, Starter Ink Cartridges (PG-275/CL-276), Power Cord, 3 sheets of 4x6 Photo Paper. | ET-2860 Printer, 4x 65ml Ink Bottles (Full set), Power Cable, Setup Guide |
| Price | Approximately $60 - $80 USD | Approximately $180 - $220 USD |
| Full Details | Pixma TS3720 - Full Specifications | EcoTank ET-2860 - Full Specifications |