Canon PIXMA TS9520a vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format Printer
Canon PIXMA TS9520a is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA TS9520a | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $342 | $476 |
| After 2 years | $454 | $713 |
| After 3 years | $566 | $951 |
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 WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | |
| Print speed (mono) | 15 ppm | 25 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 10 ppm | 12 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | — |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 50,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 2,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Display | — | 2.4-inch color LCD |
| 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 | 13.5 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA TS9520a
Cheapest to run: Canon CLI-281 Black Ink Tank — $14.00 · 1.9¢/page · 750pg yield
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 812XXL Extra-High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $86.99 · 4.0¢/page · 2,200pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Canon PIXMA TS9520a — about 53% lower cost per page (1.9¢ vs 4.0¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon PIXMA TS9520a — $9 less to buy.
- If you need scanning and copying: Canon PIXMA TS9520a — it adds scanning and copying, which the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format Printer doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format Printer — 25 ppm vs 15 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA TS9520aBuy — $229.99
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format PrinterBuy — $238.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA TS9520a or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA TS9520a — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 53% cheaper per page (1.9¢ vs 4.0¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA TS9520a or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA TS9520a is about $9 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA TS9520a and the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format Printer?
- Device type: Canon PIXMA TS9520a multifunction, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format Printer single-function. Functions: Canon PIXMA TS9520a print, scan, copy, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format Printer print. Print speed (mono): Canon PIXMA TS9520a 15 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format Printer 25 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon PIXMA TS9520a 10 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wide-Format Printer 12 ppm.