Canon PIXMA TR7820 vs Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer
Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer costs $11 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 382 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $139.94
- Cost per page (mono)
- 8.8¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA TR7820 | Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $829 | $668 |
| After 2 years | $1,529 | $1,196 |
| After 3 years | $2,229 | $1,724 |
Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 2.9¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon PIXMA TR7820 on total cost after about 382 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA TR7820 | Epson WorkForce WF-2850 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) | — | 10 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 7 ppm | 5 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | 5760 x 1440 |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | No |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| 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) | 7.26 | 5.2 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA TR7820
Cheapest to run: Canon PG-285 Black Ink Tank — $21.00 · 11.7¢/page · 180pg yield
Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 212XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $43.99 · 8.8¢/page · 500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer — about 25% lower cost per page (8.8¢ vs 11.7¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon PIXMA TR7820 — $11 less to buy — it would take about 382 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA TR7820Buy — $129.00
Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $139.94
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA TR7820 or the Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 25% cheaper per page (8.8¢ vs 11.7¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA TR7820 or the Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA TR7820 is about $11 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $11 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 382 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA TR7820 and the Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (color): Canon PIXMA TR7820 7 ppm, Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer 5 ppm. Resolution: Canon PIXMA TR7820 1200 x 1200, Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer 5760 x 1440. Automatic duplex: Canon PIXMA TR7820 Yes, Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer No. Paper sizes: Canon PIXMA TR7820 Letter, Legal, Epson WorkForce WF-2850 All-in-One Printer Letter, Legal, A4, Photo.