24 facts in comparison
Canon PIXMA TR4720 vs Epson EcoTank ET-2400
This comparison puts the Canon PIXMA TR4720 and Epson EcoTank ET-2400 side by side — two printers measured against the same 24-spec sheet, with every meaningful gap scored and explained. On our weighted VS Score the Epson EcoTank ET-2400 finishes ahead, 85 to 71 — a decisive result.
The most consequential difference is automatic duplex printing — the Canon PIXMA TR4720 has it, the Epson EcoTank ET-2400 does not. Street prices currently start at $ 107.99 for the Canon PIXMA TR4720 and $ 169.99 for the Epson EcoTank ET-2400. That is a $ 62 premium for the Epson EcoTank ET-2400 — worth keeping in mind as you read the score gaps below.
Where the Canon PIXMA TR4720 beats the Epson EcoTank ET-2400
- Has automatic duplex printing ?
- Has automatic document feeder ?
- Has fax ?
Where the Epson EcoTank ET-2400 beats the Canon PIXMA TR4720
- A higher print speed (black) ?10 ppm vs 8.8 ppm
- A higher print speed (color) ?5 ppm vs 4.4 ppm
- A higher print resolution ?5,760 dpi vs 4,800 dpi
- Has supertank / refillable ink ?
- A lighter build ?3.9 kg vs 5.76 kg
Key real-world differences
The spec sheet pulls in both directions. These are the gaps big enough to shape the decision — with the actual figures, and what each one means in real-world use.
- Automatic duplex printingPrintingYes vs No — only the Canon PIXMA TR4720 has it
Prints both sides of the page without manual flipping.
- Automatic document feederScanning & copyingYes vs No — only the Canon PIXMA TR4720 has it
Feeds multi-page documents through the scanner unattended.
- Supertank / refillable inkPrintingNo vs Yes — only the Epson EcoTank ET-2400 has it
Refillable ink tanks cut the cost per page dramatically.
- FaxScanning & copyingYes vs No — only the Canon PIXMA TR4720 has it
Sends and receives faxes.
- WeightDesign5.76 kg vs 3.9 kg — 32% less for the Epson EcoTank ET-2400
A lighter printer is easier to place and move.
Which one should you buy?
There is no single answer — it depends on what you will actually use it for. Match your priority to the pick below.
- Best for printing Epson EcoTank ET-2400 takes the category 85 to 38.
- Best for scanning & copying Canon PIXMA TR4720 takes the category 100 to 56 — driven by automatic document feeder (Yes vs No).
- Best for design Epson EcoTank ET-2400 takes the category 100 to 63 — driven by weight (5.76 kg vs 3.9 kg).
- On a budget Canon PIXMA TR4720 is the cheaper way in at $ 107.99, and still scores 71 overall.
- The safe all-rounder Epson EcoTank ET-2400 wins more of the categories that carry real weight, topping the overall VS Score at 85.
Where each one falls short
Canon PIXMA TR4720
- Supertank / refillable ink: No vs Yes
- Print speed (black): 8.8 ppm vs 10 ppm
- Print speed (color): 4.4 ppm vs 5 ppm
- 2 specs are unreported (shown as Unknown) and excluded from its scores.
Epson EcoTank ET-2400
- Automatic duplex printing: Yes vs No
- Automatic document feeder: Yes vs No
- Fax: Yes vs No
- 2 specs are unreported (shown as Unknown) and excluded from its scores.
What matters to you?
Drag the sliders to weight each category and re-rank the products to suit your priorities.
Score breakdown
How the VS Score works — and what it can’t tell you
Every measurable spec is scored relative to this matchup: the best value here earns 100%, the worst 0%, and everything between scales linearly. Each spec then counts according to an editorial weight that reflects real-world impact — a battery-capacity gap moves the score far more than a colour-options list. The category scores above are the weighted results inside each group, and the overall VS Score rolls all of them together; the evidence line under each category names the specs that actually decided it.
Unknown values are never estimated. A spec a product doesn’t report simply drops out of that product’s scoring — it isn’t penalised with a guess — and a spec only one side reports can never produce a “win”. The trade-off is honest but real: a thinner spec sheet means a score built on fewer data points, which is why the completeness figures are disclosed under About this data.
Most importantly: a spec-sheet lead is not the same as a better product. Megapixels, gigahertz and benchmark points describe capacity, not experience — image processing, software optimisation, thermals, haptics and ergonomics decide how a device actually feels, and no table captures reliability or long-term support quality. Treat the scores as a structured summary of what can be measured, read the caveats under each key difference, and use the weight tuner to re-rank the comparison by what matters to you.
Printing
Laser prints crisp text fast; inkjet handles photos and colour better.
Prints in colour, not just black and white.
Black-and-white pages per minute; higher is faster.
Colour pages per minute; higher is faster.
A higher dot density produces sharper prints.
Prints both sides of the page without manual flipping.
Refillable ink tanks cut the cost per page dramatically.
The maximum recommended pages per month.
Scanning & copying
Scans and copies as well as prints.
Feeds multi-page documents through the scanner unattended.
How many pages the document feeder holds at once.
Scans both sides of a page automatically.
Sends and receives faxes.
Paper handling
A larger tray needs refilling less often.
How many printed pages the output tray holds.
The largest paper format supported (e.g. Letter, Legal, A3).
Connectivity
Print wirelessly over the home network.
Connect devices directly without a router.
A wired network port for reliable office use.
A direct USB connection to a computer.
Print from iPhone, iPad and Mac without extra drivers.
Print and manage the printer from a phone app.
Design
An onboard touchscreen makes standalone tasks easier.
A lighter printer is easier to place and move.
About this data
- Specifications are compiled from each manufacturer’s official spec sheet, cross-checked against trusted specification databases, and normalised into one schema so identical things are compared identically.
- Specifications last verified August 21, 2026.
- Data completeness: Canon PIXMA TR4720 92% and Epson EcoTank ET-2400 92% of the 24 specs in this category. Anything we could not verify is shown as Unknown — never estimated — and is excluded from all scores.
- Prices and availability come from live retailer feeds via our shopping partners and refresh throughout the day; a missing price means no partner currently lists the product, not that it is discontinued.
- Want the full picture? Our editorial guidelines explain how we research products, weight the scores and stay independent.
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What reviewers say
The bottom line
The Epson EcoTank ET-2400 is the clear winner, scoring 85 to 71 on our VS Score. It leads on Printing and Design. The Canon PIXMA TR4720 answers back with stronger Scanning & copying. Pick the Epson EcoTank ET-2400 unless Scanning & copying matters most to you — then the Canon PIXMA TR4720 is the smarter buy.
