Canon PIXMA TS9520a vs Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer
Canon PIXMA TS9520a is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $279.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 4.6¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA TS9520a | Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $395 | $557 |
| After 2 years | $512 | $834 |
| After 3 years | $630 | $1,111 |
Canon PIXMA TS9520a is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA TS9520a | Epson Expression Photo XP-980 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) | 15 ppm | 8.5 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 10 ppm | 8 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 5760 x 1440 |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Display | — | 4.3-inch color touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A3, Photo | Letter, Legal, A4, A3, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 9.66 | 8.8 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA TS9520a
Cheapest to run: Canon CLI-281 Black Ink Tank — $14.70 · 2.0¢/page · 750pg yield
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 279XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $23.09 · 4.6¢/page · 500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Canon PIXMA TS9520a — about 58% lower cost per page (2.0¢ vs 4.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon PIXMA TS9520a — $3 less to buy.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Canon PIXMA TS9520a — 15 ppm vs 8.5 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA TS9520aBuy — $276.95
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $279.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA TS9520a or the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA TS9520a — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 58% cheaper per page (2.0¢ vs 4.6¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA TS9520a or the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA TS9520a is about $3 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA TS9520a and the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Canon PIXMA TS9520a 15 ppm, Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer 8.5 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon PIXMA TS9520a 10 ppm, Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer 8 ppm. Resolution: Canon PIXMA TS9520a 4800 x 1200, Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer 5760 x 1440. Paper sizes: Canon PIXMA TS9520a Letter, Legal, A3, Photo, Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer Letter, Legal, A4, A3, Photo.