Canon PIXMA TR160 vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer costs $1 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 19 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $199.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 4.0¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA TR160 | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $764 | $437 |
| After 2 years | $1,330 | $674 |
| After 3 years | $1,895 | $912 |
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 5.5¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon PIXMA TR160 on total cost after about 19 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA TR160 | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | — | 25 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | — | 12 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 4800 x 2400 |
| Automatic duplex | No | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | — | 4.3-inch LCD touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4, A3, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 2.04 | 18.1 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA TR160
Cheapest to run: Canon PGI-35 Black Ink Tank — $18.00 · 9.4¢/page · 191pg yield
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 812XXL Extra-High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $86.99 · 4.0¢/page · 2,200pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer — about 58% lower cost per page (4.0¢ vs 9.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon PIXMA TR160 — $1 less to buy — it would take about 19 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Canon PIXMA TR160 doesn't do.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA TR160Buy — $199.00
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $199.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA TR160 or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 58% cheaper per page (4.0¢ vs 9.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA TR160 or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA TR160 is about $1 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $1 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 19 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA TR160 and the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer?
- Device type: Canon PIXMA TR160 single-function, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer multifunction. Functions: Canon PIXMA TR160 print, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy, fax. Resolution: Canon PIXMA TR160 4800 x 1200, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer 4800 x 2400. Automatic duplex: Canon PIXMA TR160 No, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer Yes.