Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca vs HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer
Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $269.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 3.8¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca | HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $369 | $498 |
| After 2 years | $481 | $725 |
| After 3 years | $593 | $953 |
Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca | HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format 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 | 22 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 10 ppm | 18 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 30,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 1,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.7-inch Capacitive Touchscreen CGD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A3, Photo | Letter, Legal, A3, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 9.66 | 14.6 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca
Cheapest to run: Canon CLI-281 Black Ink Tank — $14.00 · 1.9¢/page · 750pg yield
HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 936e EvoMore Black Original Ink Cartridge — $94.89 · 3.8¢/page · 2,500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca — about 51% lower cost per page (1.9¢ vs 3.8¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca — $13 less to buy.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer — 22 ppm vs 15 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA TS9521CaBuy — $256.99
HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One PrinterBuy — $269.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 51% cheaper per page (1.9¢ vs 3.8¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca is about $13 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca and the HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca 15 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer 22 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca 10 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer 18 ppm. Resolution: Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca 4800 x 1200, HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200. Automatic document feeder: Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca No, HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer Yes.