Canon PIXMA TR8620a vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer
Canon PIXMA TR8620a prints about 57% cheaper per page (1.9¢ vs 4.4¢).
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA TR8620a | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $261 | $411 |
| After 2 years | $373 | $673 |
| After 3 years | $485 | $934 |
Canon PIXMA TR8620a is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA TR8620a | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 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) | 15 ppm | 21 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 10 ppm | 11 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 4800 x 2400 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 26,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 1,300 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 4.3-inch color LCD touchscreen | 2.7-inch LCD touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, Photo | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 7.89 | 8.8 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA TR8620a
Cheapest to run: Canon CLI-281 Black Ink Tank — $14.00 · 1.9¢/page · 750pg yield
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 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: Canon PIXMA TR8620a — about 57% lower cost per page (1.9¢ vs 4.4¢).
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer — 21 ppm vs 15 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA TR8620aBuy — $149.00
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $149.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA TR8620a or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA TR8620a — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 57% cheaper per page (1.9¢ vs 4.4¢ mono).
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA TR8620a and the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Canon PIXMA TR8620a 15 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer 21 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon PIXMA TR8620a 10 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer 11 ppm. Resolution: Canon PIXMA TR8620a 4800 x 1200, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer 4800 x 2400. Display: Canon PIXMA TR8620a 4.3-inch color LCD touchscreen, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer 2.7-inch LCD touchscreen.