Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca vs Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer
Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca costs $10 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 377 pages.
Lower price
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 TS9521Ca | Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $408 | $557 |
| After 2 years | $525 | $834 |
| After 3 years | $643 | $1,111 |
Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca costs more upfront but 2.7¢ less per page. It overtakes Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 377 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca | 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 TS9521Ca
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 TS9521Ca — about 58% lower cost per page (2.0¢ vs 4.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer — $10 less to buy — it would take about 377 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca — 15 ppm vs 8.5 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA TS9521CaBuy — $289.99
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $279.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca or the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca — 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 TS9521Ca or the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer is about $10 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca worth the higher price?
- It costs about $10 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 377 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca and the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca 15 ppm, Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer 8.5 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca 10 ppm, Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer 8 ppm. Resolution: Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca 4800 x 1200, Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer 5760 x 1440. Paper sizes: Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca Letter, Legal, A3, Photo, Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer Letter, Legal, A4, A3, Photo.