Canon PIXMA TR7820 vs HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer
Canon PIXMA TR7820 costs $19 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 370 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA TR7820 | HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $829 | $1,118 |
| After 2 years | $1,529 | $2,127 |
| After 3 years | $2,229 | $3,135 |
Canon PIXMA TR7820 costs more upfront but 5.1¢ less per page. It overtakes HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 370 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA TR7820 | HP Envy 6555 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) | 7 ppm | 7 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 1,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 400 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.4-inch Diagonal Color Capacitive Touchscreen (320 x 240) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 7.26 | 6.12 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA TR7820
Cheapest to run: Canon PG-285 Black Ink Tank — $21.00 · 11.7¢/page · 180pg yield
HP Envy 6555 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 TR7820 — about 31% lower cost per page (11.7¢ vs 16.8¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer — $19 less to buy — it would take about 370 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Canon PIXMA TR7820 — it adds faxing, which the HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA TR7820Buy — $129.00
HP Envy 6555 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $109.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA TR7820 or the HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA TR7820 — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 31% cheaper per page (11.7¢ vs 16.8¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA TR7820 or the HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer?
- The HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer is about $19 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Canon PIXMA TR7820 worth the higher price?
- It costs about $19 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 370 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA TR7820 and the HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Canon PIXMA TR7820 print, scan, copy, fax, HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Paper sizes: Canon PIXMA TR7820 Letter, Legal, HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer Letter, Photo. Weight (kg): Canon PIXMA TR7820 7.26, HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer 6.12.