Choose MAXIFY GX1050 if you need:
- Automatic Duplex Printing: Yes
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Canon MAXIFY GX1050 & Epson ET-4500
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MAXIFY GX1050 and ET-4500 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | MAXIFY GX1050 | ET-4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Canon | Epson |
| Product Family | MAXIFY MegaTank | EcoTank |
| Canonical Model | MAXIFY GX1050 | ET-4500 |
| Launch Year | 2023 year | 2015 year |
| Printer Type | Colour ink-tank multifunction | Colour multifunction ink tank printer |
| Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| Colour Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Target Use | Small business / Workgroup | Home office and workgroup |
| Merged Regional Aliases | Regional SKU suffixes merged | None in supplied list |
| Print Technology | Refillable business ink-tank inkjet | Inkjet (refillable ink tank) |
| Print Head | Canon business inkjet head | Epson Micro Piezo printhead |
| Nozzle Configuration | — | 180 black nozzles; 59 nozzles per colour |
| Ink Colour Count | 4 colour | 4 colour |
| Ink Technology | All-pigment inks | — |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 600 x 1200 dpi | 5760 x 1440 dpi |
| ISO Black Speed | 15 ipm | 9.2 ipm |
| ISO Colour Speed | 10 ipm | 4.5 ipm |
| Minimum Droplet Size | — | 3 pl |
| Print Performance | ||
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 300-2500 page/month | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | — |
| Maximum Paper Size | A4 / Legal | Legal |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheet | 100 sheet |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 0 sheet | 0 sheet |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheet | — |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | CIS flatbed + ADF | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 1200 dpi |
| ADF Capacity | — | 30 sheet |
| Scan Copy Fax | ||
| Maximum Scan Size | A4 / Legal via ADF | A4 |
| Automatic Document Feeder | — | Yes |
| Copy Function | Yes | Yes |
| Fax Function | — | Yes |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Modem Speed | — | 33.6 kbps |
| Paper | ||
| Rear Feed Capacity | 0 sheet | 100 sheet |
| Front Cassette Count | 1 tray | 0 tray |
| Media Types | Plain, glossy, semi-gloss, matte, envelopes | Plain paper; Envelopes |
| Media Weight Range | 64-275 g/m2 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Apple AirPrint | Yes | 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-56 | 664 |
| Replacement Black Yield | 6000 page | 4000 page |
| Replacement Colour Yield | 14000 page | 6500 page |
| Dimensions W x D x H | — | 490 x 377 x 229 mm |
| Operating Power | — | 11 W |
| Display | 6.9 cm colour touchscreen | Monochrome, 5,6 cm |
| User-replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | — |
| Included Black Yield | — | 4000 page |
| Included Colour Yield | — | 6500 page |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Weight | — | 6.3 kg |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose ET-4500 if you need:
- Automatic Document Feeder: Yes
What is the difference between MAXIFY GX1050 and ET-4500?
MAXIFY GX1050 and ET-4500 share specifications such as Wi-Fi (Yes), Colour Printing (Yes), Form Factor (Desktop), Ink Colour Count (4 colour).
The main differences: Functions (MAXIFY GX1050: Print, Scan, Copy, ET-4500: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax); ISO Black Speed (MAXIFY GX1050: 15 ipm, ET-4500: 9.2 ipm); ISO Colour Speed (MAXIFY GX1050: 10 ipm, ET-4500: 4.5 ipm); Automatic Duplex Printing (MAXIFY GX1050: Yes, ET-4500: —).
MAXIFY GX1050 may suit users who need its differing values, while ET-4500 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.