Canon PIXMA TR8620a vs Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer
Canon PIXMA TR8620a costs $19 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 751 pages.
Lower price
Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $129.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 4.4¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA TR8620a | Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $261 | $394 |
| After 2 years | $373 | $658 |
| After 3 years | $485 | $922 |
Canon PIXMA TR8620a costs more upfront but 2.5¢ less per page. It overtakes Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 751 pages — roughly 2 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA TR8620a | Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 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) | 15 ppm | 15.8 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 10 ppm | 11 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 5760 x 1440 |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 4.3-inch color LCD touchscreen | 4.3-inch touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, Photo | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 7.89 | 9.75 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA TR8620a
Cheapest to run: Canon CLI-281 Black Ink Tank — $14.00 · 1.9¢/page · 750pg yield
Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 410XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $21.99 · 4.4¢/page · 500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Canon PIXMA TR8620a — about 58% lower cost per page (1.9¢ vs 4.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer — $19 less to buy — it would take about 751 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Canon PIXMA TR8620a — it adds faxing, which the Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA TR8620aBuy — $149.00
Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $129.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA TR8620a or the Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA TR8620a — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 58% cheaper per page (1.9¢ vs 4.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA TR8620a or the Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer is about $19 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Canon PIXMA TR8620a worth the higher price?
- It costs about $19 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 751 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA TR8620a and the Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Canon PIXMA TR8620a print, scan, copy, fax, Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Canon PIXMA TR8620a 15 ppm, Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer 15.8 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon PIXMA TR8620a 10 ppm, Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer 11 ppm. Resolution: Canon PIXMA TR8620a 4800 x 1200, Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer 5760 x 1440.