Canon PIXMA TS6520 vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer costs $1 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 11 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $79.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 4.2¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA TS6520 | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $912 | $331 |
| After 2 years | $1,746 | $582 |
| After 3 years | $2,579 | $833 |
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 9.7¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon PIXMA TS6520 on total cost after about 11 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA TS6520 | 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 | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | — | 21 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 7 ppm | 11 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | 4800 x 2400 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 26,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 1,300 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.7-inch LCD touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 5.26 | 8.8 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA TS6520
Cheapest to run: Canon PG-295 Black Ink Tank — $25.00 · 13.9¢/page · 180pg yield
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 822XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $46.00 · 4.2¢/page · 1,100pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer — about 70% lower cost per page (4.2¢ vs 13.9¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon PIXMA TS6520 — $1 less to buy — it would take about 11 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer — it adds faxing, which the Canon PIXMA TS6520 doesn't do.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA TS6520Buy — $79.00
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $79.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA TS6520 or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 70% cheaper per page (4.2¢ vs 13.9¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA TS6520 or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA TS6520 is about $1 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $1 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 11 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA TS6520 and the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Canon PIXMA TS6520 print, scan, copy, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (color): Canon PIXMA TS6520 7 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer 11 ppm. Resolution: Canon PIXMA TS6520 1200 x 1200, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer 4800 x 2400. Automatic document feeder: Canon PIXMA TS6520 No, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer Yes.