Canon PIXMA TR160 vs Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer

Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.

Canon PIXMA TR160

Canon PIXMA TR160

Price
$169.95
Cost per page (mono)
9.4¢/pg
Buy — $169.95
Best overall
Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer

Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer

Price
$161.00
Cost per page (mono)
7.0¢/pg
Buy — $161.00

Cost to run

Total cost of ownershipCanon PIXMA TR160Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer
After 1 year$735$581
After 2 years$1,301$1,001
After 3 years$1,866$1,421

Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.

Specs compared

SpecCanon PIXMA TR160Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer
Print technologyinkjetinkjet
Color supportcolorcolor
Device typesingle-functionmultifunction
Functionsprintprint, scan, copy, fax
Print speed (mono)—14 ppm
Print speed (color)—7.5 ppm
Resolution4800 x 12004800 x 1200
Automatic duplexNoNo
Automatic document feederNoYes
Display—2.4-inch color LCD
Wi-FiYesYes
EthernetNoYes
USBYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Paper sizesLetter, LegalLetter, Legal, A4, Photo
Weight (kg)2.046.4

Cartridges & running cost

Canon PIXMA TR160

Cheapest to run: Canon PGI-35 Black Ink Tank — $18.00 · 9.4¢/page · 191pg yield

Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer

Cheapest to run: Epson 202XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $38.49 · 7.0¢/page · 550pg yield

Which should you buy?

  • High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer — about 26% lower cost per page (7.0¢ vs 9.4¢).
  • A lower upfront budget: Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer — $9 less to buy.
  • If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Canon PIXMA TR160 doesn't do.

Where to buy

Canon PIXMA TR160Buy — $169.95
Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $161.00

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA TR160 or the Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer?
The Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 26% cheaper per page (7.0¢ vs 9.4¢ mono).
Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA TR160 or the Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer?
The Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer is about $9 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA TR160 and the Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer?
Device type: Canon PIXMA TR160 single-function, Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer multifunction. Functions: Canon PIXMA TR160 print, Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy, fax. Automatic document feeder: Canon PIXMA TR160 No, Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer Yes. Ethernet: Canon PIXMA TR160 No, Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer Yes.