Canon PIXMA TR4720 vs HP DeskJet 2955 All-in-One Printer
Canon PIXMA TR4720 costs $29 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 427 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA TR4720 | HP DeskJet 2955 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $679 | $1,058 |
| After 2 years | $1,279 | $2,067 |
| After 3 years | $1,879 | $3,075 |
Canon PIXMA TR4720 costs more upfront but 6.8¢ less per page. It overtakes HP DeskJet 2955 All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 427 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA TR4720 | HP DeskJet 2955 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) | — | 7.5 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | — | 5.5 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 1,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 100 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | No |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | — | Icon LCD display and button controls |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal |
| Weight (kg) | 5.76 | 3.43 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA TR4720
Cheapest to run: Canon PG-275 Black Ink Tank — $18.00 · 10.0¢/page · 180pg yield
HP DeskJet 2955 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 68 Black Original Ink Cartridge — $26.89 · 16.8¢/page · 160pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Canon PIXMA TR4720 — about 40% lower cost per page (10.0¢ vs 16.8¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP DeskJet 2955 All-in-One Printer — $29 less to buy — it would take about 427 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Canon PIXMA TR4720 — it adds faxing, which the HP DeskJet 2955 All-in-One Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA TR4720Buy — $79.00
HP DeskJet 2955 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $49.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA TR4720 or the HP DeskJet 2955 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA TR4720 — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 40% cheaper per page (10.0¢ vs 16.8¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA TR4720 or the HP DeskJet 2955 All-in-One Printer?
- The HP DeskJet 2955 All-in-One Printer is about $29 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Canon PIXMA TR4720 worth the higher price?
- It costs about $29 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 427 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA TR4720 and the HP DeskJet 2955 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Canon PIXMA TR4720 print, scan, copy, fax, HP DeskJet 2955 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Resolution: Canon PIXMA TR4720 4800 x 1200, HP DeskJet 2955 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200. Automatic duplex: Canon PIXMA TR4720 Yes, HP DeskJet 2955 All-in-One Printer No. Automatic document feeder: Canon PIXMA TR4720 Yes, HP DeskJet 2955 All-in-One Printer No.