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Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca vs HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer
Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca costs $130 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 2,440 pages.
Lower price
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $159.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 7.3¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca | HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $408 | $597 |
| After 2 years | $525 | $1,035 |
| After 3 years | $643 | $1,472 |
Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca costs more upfront but 5.3¢ less per page. It overtakes HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 2,440 pages — roughly 5 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca | HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 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 | 20 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 10 ppm | 10 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 20,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 800 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.7-inch (6.86 cm) Capacitive Touchscreen CGD (Color Graphic Display) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A3, Photo | Letter, Legal, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 9.66 | 7.98 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca
Cheapest to run: Canon CLI-281 Black Ink Tank — $14.70 · 2.0¢/page · 750pg yield
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 923e EvoMore Black Original Ink Cartridge — $72.89 · 7.3¢/page · 1,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca — about 73% lower cost per page (2.0¢ vs 7.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer — $130 less to buy — it would take about 2,440 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer — it adds faxing, which the Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer — 20 ppm vs 15 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA TS9521CaBuy — $289.99
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $159.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 73% cheaper per page (2.0¢ vs 7.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer?
- The HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer is about $130 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca worth the higher price?
- It costs about $130 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 2,440 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca and the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca print, scan, copy, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca 15 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer 20 ppm. Resolution: Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca 4800 x 1200, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200. Automatic document feeder: Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca No, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer Yes.