Canon PIXMA TR4720 vs Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer
Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer costs $1 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 426 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $80.13
- Cost per page (mono)
- 9.7¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA TR4720 | Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $679 | $664 |
| After 2 years | $1,279 | $1,248 |
| After 3 years | $1,879 | $1,832 |
Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 0.3¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon PIXMA TR4720 on total cost after about 426 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA TR4720 | Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | — | 10 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | — | 5 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 5760 x 1440 |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | — | 2.4-inch color LCD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 5.76 | 4.3 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA TR4720
Cheapest to run: Canon PG-275 Black Ink Tank — $18.00 · 10.0¢/page · 180pg yield
Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 232XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $36.99 · 9.7¢/page · 380pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer — about 3% lower cost per page (9.7¢ vs 10.0¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon PIXMA TR4720 — $1 less to buy — it would take about 426 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Canon PIXMA TR4720 — it adds faxing, which the Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA TR4720Buy — $79.00
Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $80.13
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA TR4720 or the Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 3% cheaper per page (9.7¢ vs 10.0¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA TR4720 or the Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA TR4720 is about $1 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson Expression Home XP-4205 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 426 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA TR4720 and the Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Canon PIXMA TR4720 print, scan, copy, fax, Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Resolution: Canon PIXMA TR4720 4800 x 1200, Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer 5760 x 1440. Automatic document feeder: Canon PIXMA TR4720 Yes, Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer No. Paper sizes: Canon PIXMA TR4720 Letter, Legal, Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer Letter, Legal, A4, Photo.