Canon PIXMA TS6520 vs Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer
Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer costs $11 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 268 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $80.13
- Cost per page (mono)
- 9.7¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA TS6520 | Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $902 | $664 |
| After 2 years | $1,736 | $1,248 |
| After 3 years | $2,569 | $1,832 |
Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 4.2¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon PIXMA TS6520 on total cost after about 268 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA TS6520 | Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | — | 10 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 7 ppm | 5 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | 5760 x 1440 |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| 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) | 5.26 | 4.3 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA TS6520
Cheapest to run: Canon PG-295 Black Ink Tank — $25.00 · 13.9¢/page · 180pg yield
Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 232XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $36.99 · 9.7¢/page · 380pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer — about 30% lower cost per page (9.7¢ vs 13.9¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon PIXMA TS6520 — $11 less to buy — it would take about 268 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA TS6520Buy — $69.00
Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $80.13
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA TS6520 or the Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 30% cheaper per page (9.7¢ vs 13.9¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA TS6520 or the Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA TS6520 is about $11 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson Expression Home XP-4205 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 268 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA TS6520 and the Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (color): Canon PIXMA TS6520 7 ppm, Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer 5 ppm. Resolution: Canon PIXMA TS6520 1200 x 1200, Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer 5760 x 1440. Paper sizes: Canon PIXMA TS6520 Letter, Legal, Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer Letter, Legal, A4, Photo. Weight (kg): Canon PIXMA TS6520 5.26, Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer 4.3.