Canon PIXMA G3290 vs Canon PIXMA G4280: which is cheaper to run?
$0.38Canon PIXMA G3290 black /100pg
$0.38Canon PIXMA G4280 black /100pg
At a glance
Both cost the same to run — $0.38 per 100 black-and-white pages.
Canon PIXMA G3290 costs less up front ($270 vs $280).
Side by side
| Canon PIXMA G3290 | Canon PIXMA G4280 | |
|---|---|---|
| Printer price | $270 | $280 |
| Black /100pg | $0.38 | $0.38 |
| Color /100pg | $0.97 | $0.97 |
| Ink /yr @ 20 pages/mo | $0.91 | $0.91 |
| Ink /yr @ 100 pages/mo | $4.56 | $4.56 |
| Ink /yr @ 300 pages/mo | $13.68 | $13.68 |