Comparison guide
HP OfficeJet Pro 9120e vs Epson EcoTank ET-2980: which should you choose?
HP OfficeJet Pro 9120e and Epson EcoTank ET-2980 compared under one framework. One recorded specification difference is ADF capacity: 35 sheets on the HP OfficeJet Pro 9120e 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
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.
- HP OfficeJet Pro 9120e: A connected office inkjet with 22ppm mono, 18ppm color, 250-sheet input, and a 35-sheet ADF.
- 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 HP OfficeJet Pro 9120e 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 | HP OfficeJet Pro 9120e | Epson EcoTank ET-2980 | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Print system | Thermal inkjet 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 | 22 ppm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 15 ppm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | -31.8% |
| Color print speed | 18 ppm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 8 ppm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | -55.6% |
| 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 Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Same |
| ADF capacity | 35 sheets Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 0 sheets Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | -100% |
| Paper input | 250 sheets Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 100 sheets Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | -60% |
| Scanner | Yes, 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 | HP 936 ink cartridges Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Epson EcoFit bottled ink Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Different |
| Color | White / Dark Gray | White | Different |
| Region | KR | KR | Same |
| Model Code | 4V2N0A | 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
4 fields can be ranked on the same basis, listed by weight.
- ADF capacity · HP OfficeJet Pro 9120e 35 sheets, Epson EcoTank ET-2980 0 sheets (-100%)
- Paper input · HP OfficeJet Pro 9120e 250 sheets, Epson EcoTank ET-2980 100 sheets (-60%)
- Color print speed · HP OfficeJet Pro 9120e 18 ppm, Epson EcoTank ET-2980 8 ppm (-55.6%)
- Mono print speed · HP OfficeJet Pro 9120e 22 ppm, Epson EcoTank ET-2980 15 ppm (-31.8%)
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.
- HP OfficeJet Pro 9120e · HP · model number 4V2N0A · released 2023 · recorded fields 12/12
- Epson EcoTank ET-2980 · Epson · model number C11CL41202 · released 2025 · recorded fields 12/12
Fields the two products share
3 recorded fields hold the same value for both stored representative configurations, so nothing in this list separates them.
- Maximum print resolution · 4800 dpi
- Automatic duplex · Automatic
- Region · KR
Who should choose HP OfficeJet Pro 9120e
HP OfficeJet Pro 9120e leads the table on ADF capacity, Paper input, Color print speed, Mono print speed. A connected office inkjet with 22ppm mono, 18ppm color, 250-sheet input, and a 35-sheet ADF.
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.
- HP OfficeJet Pro 9120e · 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.