Canon PIXMA TR160 vs Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer
Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Best overall
Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $213.48
- Cost per page (mono)
- 6.2¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA TR160 | Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $800 | $583 |
| After 2 years | $1,366 | $952 |
| After 3 years | $1,931 | $1,322 |
Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA TR160 | Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | |
| Print speed (mono) | — | 15.8 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | — | 11.3 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 5760 x 1440 |
| Automatic duplex | No | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Display | — | 2.4-inch LCD touch panel |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 2.04 | 6.6 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA TR160
Cheapest to run: Canon PGI-35 Black Ink Tank — $18.00 · 9.4¢/page · 191pg yield
Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 302 Standard-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $15.39 · 6.2¢/page · 250pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer — about 35% lower cost per page (6.2¢ vs 9.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer — $22 less to buy.
- If you need scanning and copying: Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer — it adds scanning and copying, which the Canon PIXMA TR160 doesn't do.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA TR160Buy — $235.00
Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $213.48
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA TR160 or the Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 35% cheaper per page (6.2¢ vs 9.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA TR160 or the Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer is about $22 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA TR160 and the Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer?
- Device type: Canon PIXMA TR160 single-function, Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer multifunction. Functions: Canon PIXMA TR160 print, Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Resolution: Canon PIXMA TR160 4800 x 1200, Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer 5760 x 1440. Automatic duplex: Canon PIXMA TR160 No, Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer Yes.