Comparison guide
Epson EcoTank ET-2980 vs Brother MFC-J4555DW: which should you choose?
Epson EcoTank ET-2980 and Brother MFC-J4555DW compared under one framework. One recorded specification difference is Paper input: 400 sheets on the Brother MFC-J4555DW against 100 sheets on the Epson EcoTank ET-2980. Specifications and their sources are recorded alongside.
Published: 2026-08-18 · Updated: 2026-09-21
Printers verdict
Undocumented scoring basis · overall score and upgrade ranking withheld. The table records stored representative configurations; confirm the configuration and price on the merchant page before buying.
- Epson EcoTank ET-2980: A seventh-generation home EcoTank with PrecisionCore, automatic duplexing, and a 1.44-inch color display.
- Brother MFC-J4555DW: A small-office multifunction printer with 20ppm mono, 19ppm color, 400-sheet input, a 20-sheet ADF, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi.
- Undocumented quality and performance advantages are not ranked
- Specification field coverage (not accuracy): 100%
Choosing between Epson EcoTank ET-2980 and Brother MFC-J4555DW 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 | Epson EcoTank ET-2980 | Brother MFC-J4555DW | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Print system | PrecisionCore refillable EcoTank multifunction Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Four-cartridge INKvestment Tank color inkjet multifunction Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Different |
| Mono print speed | 15 ppm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 20 ppm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | +33.3% |
| Color print speed | 8 ppm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 19 ppm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | +137.5% |
| Maximum print resolution | 4800 dpi Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 4800 dpi Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Same |
| Automatic duplex | Automatic Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Automatic print Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Different |
| ADF capacity | 0 sheets Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 20 sheets Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Different |
| Paper input | 100 sheets Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 400 sheets Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | +240% |
| Scanner | Yes, high-resolution color flatbed Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Yes, flatbed and single-sided ADF Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Different |
| Consumable | Epson EcoFit bottled ink Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Brother LC506 ink cartridges Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Different |
| Color | White | Black | Different |
| Region | KR | KR | Same |
| Model Code | C11CL41202 | MFC-J4555DW | 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
3 fields can be ranked on the same basis, listed by weight.
- Paper input · Brother MFC-J4555DW 400 sheets, Epson EcoTank ET-2980 100 sheets (+240%)
- Color print speed · Brother MFC-J4555DW 19 ppm, Epson EcoTank ET-2980 8 ppm (+137.5%)
- Mono print speed · Brother MFC-J4555DW 20 ppm, Epson EcoTank ET-2980 15 ppm (+33.3%)
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.
- Epson EcoTank ET-2980 · Epson · model number C11CL41202 · released 2025 · recorded fields 12/12
- Brother MFC-J4555DW · Brother · model number MFC-J4555DW · 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.
- Maximum print resolution · 4800 dpi
- Region · KR
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.
Who should choose Brother MFC-J4555DW
Brother MFC-J4555DW leads the table on Paper input, Color print speed, Mono print speed. A small-office multifunction printer with 20ppm mono, 19ppm color, 400-sheet input, a 20-sheet ADF, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi.
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.
- Epson EcoTank ET-2980 · No verified purchase link currently available
- Brother MFC-J4555DW · 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.