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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Canon G4570 & Epson ET-5880⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models G4570 and ET-5880 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Canon G4570⁩

⁦G4570⁩

Canon

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Reference model ⁦Epson ET-5880⁩

⁦ET-5880⁩

Epson

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦G4570⁩ ⁦ET-5880⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand Canon Epson
Product Family PIXMA MegaTank EcoTank
Canonical Model ⁦G4570⁩ ⁦ET-5880⁩
Launch Year ⁦2022 year⁩ ⁦2020 year⁩
Printer Type Colour ink-tank multifunction Colour multifunction ink tank printer
Functions Print, Scan, Copy, Fax Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
Colour Printing Yes Yes
Form Factor Desktop Desktop
Target Use Home office Workgroup
Merged Regional Aliases Regional suffix and colour variants merged None in supplied list
Print Technology FINE refillable ink-tank inkjet Inkjet (refillable ink tank)
Print
Print Head ⁦2 FINE print heads (black and colour)⁩ PrecisionCore printhead
Nozzle Configuration — ⁦800 black nozzles; 800 nozzles per colour⁩
Ink Colour Count ⁦4 colour⁩ ⁦4 colour⁩
Ink Technology Pigment black + dye colour DURABrite ET pigment ink
Maximum Print Resolution ⁦4800 x 1200 dpi⁩ ⁦4800 x 1200 dpi⁩
ISO Black Speed ⁦11 ipm⁩ ⁦25 ipm⁩
ISO Colour Speed ⁦6 ipm⁩ ⁦25 ipm⁩
First Page Out Colour — ⁦5.5 sec⁩
Borderless Printing Yes Yes
Maximum Borderless Size ⁦A4⁩ ⁦A4⁩
10x15 cm Photo Time ⁦45 sec⁩ —
Minimum Droplet Size — ⁦3.8 pl⁩
Print Performance
First Page Out Black — ⁦5.5 sec⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume — ⁦200-3300 page/month⁩
Paper & Printing
Automatic Duplex Printing — Yes
Maximum Paper Size ⁦A4 / Legal⁩ Legal
Standard Input Capacity ⁦100 sheet⁩ ⁦250 sheet⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦0 sheet⁩ ⁦0 sheet⁩
Output Capacity ⁦50 sheet⁩ ⁦125 sheet⁩
Scanning
Scanner Type CIS flatbed Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
Optical Scan Resolution ⁦600 x 1200 dpi⁩ ⁦2400 dpi⁩
ADF Capacity ⁦35 sheet⁩ ⁦50 sheet⁩
Scan Copy Fax
Maximum Scan Size ⁦A4 / Letter⁩ ⁦A4⁩
Mono Scan Speed — ⁦10 (flatbed) sec/page⁩
Colour Scan Speed — ⁦10 (flatbed) sec/page⁩
Automatic Document Feeder Yes Yes
Automatic Duplex Scanning — Yes
Copy Function Yes Yes
Colour Copy Speed — ⁦10 ipm⁩
Fax Function Yes Yes
Copying
Black Copy Speed — ⁦23 ipm⁩
Fax
Fax Modem Speed ⁦33.6 kbps⁩ ⁦33.6 kbps⁩
Paper
Rear Feed Capacity ⁦100 sheet⁩ ⁦50 sheet⁩
Front Cassette Count ⁦0 tray⁩ ⁦2 tray⁩
Media Types Plain, photo, envelopes Plain paper; Envelopes
Media Weight Range — ⁦64-255 g/m2⁩
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet — Yes
Wi-Fi Yes Yes
Wi-Fi Direct Yes Yes
Apple AirPrint Yes Yes
Mopria Yes Yes
Connectivity Software
Mobile App Canon PRINT Epson Smart Panel
Operating Systems Windows; macOS; ChromeOS; iOS; Android Windows; macOS; Windows Server
Email or Cloud Print Yes Yes
Ink Operations
Ink Bottle Series ⁦GI-51 / regional equivalent⁩ 113
Replacement Black Yield ⁦6000 page⁩ ⁦7500 page⁩
Replacement Colour Yield ⁦7700 page⁩ ⁦6000 page⁩
Dimensions W x D x H — ⁦425 x 500 x 350 mm⁩
Operating Power — ⁦19 W⁩
Display ⁦3.3 cm mono LCD⁩ ⁦Colour, touchscreen, 10,9 cm⁩
User-replaceable Maintenance Box Yes Yes
Dimensions & Weight
Weight — ⁦17.8 kg⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose ET-5880 if you need:

  • Automatic Duplex Printing: Yes

Overall, choosing between G4570 and ET-5880 depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Functions (Print, Scan, Copy, Fax) and Automatic Document Feeder (Yes). They differ mainly on ISO Black Speed. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between G4570 and ET-5880?

G4570 and ET-5880 share specifications such as Functions (Print, Scan, Copy, Fax), Automatic Document Feeder (Yes), Wi-Fi (Yes), Colour Printing (Yes).

The main differences: ISO Black Speed (G4570: ⁦11 ipm⁩, ET-5880: ⁦25 ipm⁩); ISO Colour Speed (G4570: ⁦6 ipm⁩, ET-5880: ⁦25 ipm⁩); Automatic Duplex Printing (G4570: —, ET-5880: Yes).

G4570 may suit users who need its differing values, while ET-5880 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.