Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer

Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.

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Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca

Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca

Price
$199.00
Cost per page (mono)
1.9¢/pg
Buy — $199.00

Cost to run

Total cost of ownershipCanon PIXMA TS9521CaEpson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer
After 1 year$311$437
After 2 years$423$674
After 3 years$535$912

Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.

Specs compared

SpecCanon PIXMA TS9521CaEpson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer
Print technologyinkjetinkjet
Color supportcolorcolor
Device typemultifunctionmultifunction
Functionsprint, scan, copyprint, scan, copy, fax
Print speed (mono)15 ppm25 ppm
Print speed (color)10 ppm12 ppm
Resolution4800 x 12004800 x 2400
Automatic duplexYesYes
Automatic document feederNoYes
Display—4.3-inch LCD touchscreen
Wi-FiYesYes
EthernetYesYes
USBYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Paper sizesLetter, Legal, A3, PhotoLetter, Legal, A4, A3, Photo
Weight (kg)9.6618.1

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-7820 All-in-One 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 TS9521Ca — about 53% lower cost per page (1.9¢ vs 4.0¢).
  • A lower upfront budget: Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca — $1 less to buy.
  • If you need faxing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 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-7820 All-in-One Printer — 25 ppm vs 15 ppm mono.

Where to buy

Canon PIXMA TS9521CaBuy — $199.00
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $199.99

Compare with other models

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer?
The Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca — 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 TS9521Ca or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer?
The Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca is about $1 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca and the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer?
Functions: Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca print, scan, copy, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca 15 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer 25 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca 10 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer 12 ppm. Resolution: Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca 4800 x 1200, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer 4800 x 2400.