Canon PIXMA TS8820 vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Best overall
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $222.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 2.2¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA TS8820 | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $476 | $352 |
| After 2 years | $702 | $481 |
| After 3 years | $928 | $611 |
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA TS8820 | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 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) | — | 20 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 7 ppm | 20 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 25,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 1,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.7-inch color touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, Photo | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 6.58 | 9.1 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA TS8820
Cheapest to run: Canon PGI-230 Pigment Black Ink Tank — $22.60 · 3.8¢/page · 600pg yield
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 802XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $55.99 · 2.2¢/page · 2,600pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer — about 43% lower cost per page (2.2¢ vs 3.8¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer — $27 less to buy.
- If you need faxing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer — it adds faxing, which the Canon PIXMA TS8820 doesn't do.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA TS8820Buy — $249.99
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $222.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA TS8820 or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 43% cheaper per page (2.2¢ vs 3.8¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA TS8820 or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer is about $27 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA TS8820 and the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Canon PIXMA TS8820 print, scan, copy, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (color): Canon PIXMA TS8820 7 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer 20 ppm. Automatic document feeder: Canon PIXMA TS8820 No, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer Yes. Ethernet: Canon PIXMA TS8820 No, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer Yes.