Choose G4780 if you need:
- Automatic Duplex Printing: Yes
- Automatic Document Feeder: Yes
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Canon G4780 & Epson ET-2712
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models G4780 and ET-2712 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | G4780 | ET-2712 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Canon | Epson |
| Product Family | PIXMA MegaTank | EcoTank |
| Canonical Model | G4780 | ET-2712 |
| Launch Year | 2024 year | 2018 year |
| Printer Type | Colour ink-tank multifunction | Colour multifunction ink tank printer |
| Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy |
| Colour Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Target Use | Home office | Home and personal |
| Merged Regional Aliases | G4280 regional equivalent | None in supplied list |
| Print Technology | FINE refillable ink-tank inkjet | Inkjet (refillable ink tank) |
| Print Head | 2 FINE print heads (black and colour) | Epson Micro Piezo printhead |
| Nozzle Configuration | — | 180 black nozzles; 59 nozzles per colour |
| Ink Colour Count | 4 colour | 4 colour |
| Ink Technology | Pigment black + dye colour | Dye ink |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 4800 x 1200 dpi | 5760 x 1440 dpi |
| ISO Black Speed | 11 ipm | 10 ipm |
| ISO Colour Speed | 6 ipm | 5 ipm |
| First Page Out Colour | — | 16 sec |
| Borderless Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Borderless Size | A4 | 10 x 15 cm |
| 10x15 cm Photo Time | 45 sec | 27 sec |
| Minimum Droplet Size | — | 3 pl |
| Print Performance | ||
| First Page Out Black | — | 10 sec |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | — |
| Maximum Paper Size | A4 / Legal | Legal |
| Standard Input Capacity | 100 sheet | 100 sheet |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 0 sheet | 0 sheet |
| Output Capacity | — | 30 sheet |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | CIS flatbed + ADF | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 600 x 1200 dpi | 1200 dpi |
| ADF Capacity | 35 sheet | — |
| Scan Copy Fax | ||
| Maximum Scan Size | A4 / Letter | A4 |
| Mono Scan Speed | — | 11 (flatbed) sec/page |
| Colour Scan Speed | — | 28 (flatbed) sec/page |
| Automatic Document Feeder | Yes | — |
| Copy Function | Yes | Yes |
| Paper | ||
| Rear Feed Capacity | 100 sheet | 100 sheet |
| Front Cassette Count | 0 tray | 0 tray |
| Media Types | Plain, photo, magnetic, matte, envelopes | Plain paper; Envelopes; Photo paper |
| Media Weight Range | 64-265 g/m2 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Apple AirPrint | Yes | — |
| Mopria | Yes | — |
| Connectivity Software | ||
| Mobile App | Canon PRINT | Epson iPrint |
| 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 | 104 |
| Replacement Black Yield | 6000 page | 4500 page |
| Replacement Colour Yield | 7700 page | 7500 page |
| Dimensions W x D x H | — | 375 x 347 x 179 mm |
| Operating Power | — | 12 W |
| Display | 6.7 cm colour touchscreen | — |
| User-replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | — |
| Included Black Yield | 6000 page | 3600 page |
| Included Colour Yield | 7700 page | 6500 page |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Weight | — | 3.9 kg |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
What is the difference between G4780 and ET-2712?
G4780 and ET-2712 share specifications such as Functions (Print, Scan, Copy), Wi-Fi (Yes), Colour Printing (Yes), Form Factor (Desktop).
The main differences: ISO Black Speed (G4780: 11 ipm, ET-2712: 10 ipm); ISO Colour Speed (G4780: 6 ipm, ET-2712: 5 ipm); Automatic Duplex Printing (G4780: Yes, ET-2712: —); Automatic Document Feeder (G4780: Yes, ET-2712: —).
G4780 may suit users who need its differing values, while ET-2712 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.