Canon PIXMA TS8820 vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer
Canon PIXMA TS8820 is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA TS8820 | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $476 | $526 |
| After 2 years | $702 | $777 |
| After 3 years | $928 | $1,028 |
Canon PIXMA TS8820 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-4834 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) | — | 25 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 7 ppm | 12 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | — |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 33,000 pages |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | — | 4.3-inch LCD 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 | 10.2 |
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-4834 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: Canon PIXMA TS8820 — about 10% lower cost per page (3.8¢ vs 4.2¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon PIXMA TS8820 — $25 less to buy.
- If you need faxing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 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-4834 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $274.95
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA TS8820 or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA TS8820 — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 10% cheaper per page (3.8¢ vs 4.2¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA TS8820 or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA TS8820 is about $25 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA TS8820 and the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Canon PIXMA TS8820 print, scan, copy, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (color): Canon PIXMA TS8820 7 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer 12 ppm. Automatic document feeder: Canon PIXMA TS8820 No, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer Yes. Ethernet: Canon PIXMA TS8820 No, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer Yes.