Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer
Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca costs $20 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 801 pages.
Lower price
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $210.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 4.4¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $342 | $472 |
| After 2 years | $454 | $734 |
| After 3 years | $566 | $995 |
Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca costs more upfront but 2.5¢ less per page. It overtakes Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 801 pages — roughly 2 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 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) | 15 ppm | 25 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 10 ppm | 12 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 4800 x 2400 |
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A3, Photo | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 9.66 | 11.9 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca
Cheapest to run: Canon CLI-281 Black Ink Tank — $14.00 · 1.9¢/page · 750pg yield
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 822XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $47.99 · 4.4¢/page · 1,100pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca — about 57% lower cost per page (1.9¢ vs 4.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer — $20 less to buy — it would take about 801 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer — it adds faxing, which the Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer — 25 ppm vs 15 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA TS9521CaBuy — $229.99
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $210.00
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 57% cheaper per page (1.9¢ vs 4.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer is about $20 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca worth the higher price?
- It costs about $20 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 801 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca and the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca print, scan, copy, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca 15 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer 25 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca 10 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer 12 ppm. Resolution: Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca 4800 x 1200, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer 4800 x 2400.