Canon PIXMA TR7020a vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4833 All-in-One Printer
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4833 All-in-One Printer costs $12 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 140 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4833 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $182.98
- Cost per page (mono)
- 4.4¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA TR7020a | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4833 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $971 | $445 |
| After 2 years | $1,771 | $707 |
| After 3 years | $2,571 | $968 |
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4833 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 9.0¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon PIXMA TR7020a on total cost after about 140 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA TR7020a | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4833 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 13 ppm | 25 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 6.8 ppm | 12 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 4800 x 2400 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 33,000 pages |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 4.3-inch LCD touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 8.21 | 11.9 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA TR7020a
Cheapest to run: Canon PG-260 Black Ink Tank — $24.00 · 13.3¢/page · 180pg yield
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4833 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 822XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $47.99 · 4.4¢/page · 1,100pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4833 All-in-One Printer — about 67% lower cost per page (4.4¢ vs 13.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon PIXMA TR7020a — $12 less to buy — it would take about 140 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4833 All-in-One Printer — 25 ppm vs 13 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA TR7020aBuy — $170.50
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4833 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $182.98
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA TR7020a or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4833 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4833 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 67% cheaper per page (4.4¢ vs 13.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA TR7020a or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4833 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA TR7020a is about $12 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4833 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $12 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 140 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA TR7020a and the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4833 All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Canon PIXMA TR7020a 13 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4833 All-in-One Printer 25 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon PIXMA TR7020a 6.8 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4833 All-in-One Printer 12 ppm. Resolution: Canon PIXMA TR7020a 4800 x 1200, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4833 All-in-One Printer 4800 x 2400. Ethernet: Canon PIXMA TR7020a No, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4833 All-in-One Printer Yes.