Comparison guide
Brother DCP-T720DW vs Epson EcoTank ET-2980: which should you choose?
Brother DCP-T720DW and Epson EcoTank ET-2980 compared under one framework. One recorded specification difference is ADF capacity: 20 sheets on the Brother DCP-T720DW against 0 sheets on the Epson EcoTank ET-2980. Specifications and their sources are recorded alongside.
Published: 2026-08-19 · Updated: 2026-09-21
Printers verdict
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- Brother DCP-T720DW: A fast refill-tank multifunction printer with automatic duplexing, a 20-sheet ADF, and wireless connectivity.
- Epson EcoTank ET-2980: A seventh-generation home EcoTank with PrecisionCore, automatic duplexing, and a 1.44-inch color display.
- Undocumented quality and performance advantages are not ranked
- Specification field coverage (not accuracy): 100%
Choosing between Brother DCP-T720DW and Epson EcoTank ET-2980 starts with the real use case and the problem to solve, not with which product is newer. No independent laboratory test is implied.
Core specifications on one baseline
| Item | Brother DCP-T720DW | Epson EcoTank ET-2980 | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Print system | Refillable ink-tank multifunction Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | PrecisionCore refillable EcoTank multifunction Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Different |
| Mono print speed | 17 ppm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 15 ppm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | -11.8% |
| Color print speed | 16.5 ppm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 8 ppm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | -51.5% |
| Maximum print resolution | 6000 dpi Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 4800 dpi Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | -20% |
| Automatic duplex | Automatic Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Automatic Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Same |
| ADF capacity | 20 sheets Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 0 sheets Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | -100% |
| Paper input | 230 sheets Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 100 sheets Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | -56.5% |
| Scanner | Yes, 1200 x 2400 dpi CIS flatbed and ADF Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Yes, high-resolution color flatbed Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Different |
| Consumable | Brother BT-D60/BT5000 bottled ink Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Epson EcoFit bottled ink Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Different |
| Color | Black | White | Different |
| Region | KR | KR | Same |
| Model Code | DCP-T720DW | C11CL41202 | Different |
18 of the 24 values in this table carry a source. The rest have no source on record, which is not the same as being wrong.
How to read Same, Different, No data, Unverified and Not applicable is documented on the configuration-level specification screen. If a condition you require is unknown, withhold the decision and match the exact model, sales region and configuration against the sources on that screen.
Differences recorded in the table
5 fields can be ranked on the same basis, listed by weight.
- ADF capacity · Brother DCP-T720DW 20 sheets, Epson EcoTank ET-2980 0 sheets (-100%)
- Paper input · Brother DCP-T720DW 230 sheets, Epson EcoTank ET-2980 100 sheets (-56.5%)
- Maximum print resolution · Brother DCP-T720DW 6000 dpi, Epson EcoTank ET-2980 4800 dpi (-20%)
- Color print speed · Brother DCP-T720DW 16.5 ppm, Epson EcoTank ET-2980 8 ppm (-51.5%)
- Mono print speed · Brother DCP-T720DW 17 ppm, Epson EcoTank ET-2980 15 ppm (-11.8%)
The decision axes and the checking order for the whole category are on the Printers comparison page.
The two products this comparison names
Match the listing against these models first. The recorded-field count is catalogue completeness, not product quality.
- Brother DCP-T720DW · Brother · model number DCP-T720DW · released 2021 · recorded fields 12/12
- Epson EcoTank ET-2980 · Epson · model number C11CL41202 · released 2025 · recorded fields 12/12
Fields the two products share
2 recorded fields hold the same value for both stored representative configurations, so nothing in this list separates them.
- Automatic duplex · Automatic
- Region · KR
Who should choose Brother DCP-T720DW
Brother DCP-T720DW leads the table on ADF capacity, Paper input, Maximum print resolution, Color print speed, Mono print speed. A fast refill-tank multifunction printer with automatic duplexing, a 20-sheet ADF, and wireless connectivity.
Who should choose Epson EcoTank ET-2980
Epson EcoTank ET-2980 leads no field in the table, so choose it on price and purchase terms. A seventh-generation home EcoTank with PrecisionCore, automatic duplexing, and a 1.44-inch color display.
How to read price and purchase availability
No merchant link is shown: neither product has an approved listing whose name and configuration match the catalogue, and AsKrs does not guess a destination.
- Brother DCP-T720DW · No verified purchase link currently available
- Epson EcoTank ET-2980 · No verified purchase link currently available
This comparison is built from published specifications and stored representative configurations. The use context, configuration checks, switching costs, and the scope and limits for Printers are documented on the Printers comparison page.