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Canon PIXMA TR4720/TR4722 vs Epson WorkForce WF-2850
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Canon PIXMA TR4720/TR4722
Epson WorkForce WF-2850
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TypeAll in One
TechnologyInkjet
SuperTankNo
WirelessYes
ColorYes
TypeAll in One
TechnologyInkjet
SuperTankNo
WirelessYes
ColorYes
Variants
- PIXMA TR4720 (Black)
- PIXMA TR4722 (Black)
- PIXMA TR4725 (Black)
- PIXMA TR4750i (Black)
- PIXMA TR4751i (Black/White)
- PIXMA TR4720 (White)
- PIXMA TR4723 (White)
- WorkForce WF-2850 (Black)
Our Verdict
Canon PIXMA TR4720/TR4722
Epson WorkForce WF-2850
The Canon PIXMA TR4720 and the Epson WorkForce WF-2850 are both budget printers designed for a home office. The Canon is a better choice for photo printing since its images look much more detailed, and its colors are more accurate. On the other hand, the Epson is better for printing documents since it has a higher page yield and a cheaper cost-per-print, though its black cartridge is more expensive. Also, it prints and scans faster, so you don't have to wait as long for your documents to be ready.
Main Differences for
Threshold
Family
6.6
7.0
Cost-Per-Print
4.8
6.3
Expected Maintenance
5.5
6.5
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
5.5
6.5
Build Quality Close Up
Type
All in One
All in One
Dimensions
ISO View Picture
Height
7.4" (18.8 cm)
8.5" (21.5 cm)
Width
17.0" (43.2 cm)
14.8" (37.5 cm)
Depth
11.6" (29.5 cm)
11.6" (29.5 cm)
In Use Picture
Height When In Use
8.7" (22.1 cm)
9.4" (24.0 cm)
Width When In Use
17.0" (43.2 cm)
14.8" (37.5 cm)
Depth When In Use
21.1" (53.5 cm)
23.0" (58.5 cm)
Weight
12.9 lbs (5.9 kg)
12.0 lbs (5.4 kg)
Expected Maintenance
5.5
6.5
Ink Related Maintenance
Expected
Expected
Drum Unit
No Drum Unit
No Drum Unit
Display Screen
4.0
6.5
Display Screen Picture
Display Screen
Yes
Yes
Display Screen Size
1.9" (4.9 cm)
2.4" (6.1 cm)
Touchscreen
No
No
Cartridge
2.5
4.2
Cartridge Picture In The Printer
Technology
Inkjet
Inkjet
SuperTank
No
No
Photo Cartridge
No
No
Color
Yes
Yes
Number Of Color Cartridges
1
3
Black Cartridge Model
PG-275
Epson 212 Black
Tested Black Page Yield
4.42 prints
8 prints
Estimated Black Page Yield
84 prints
152 prints
Color Cartridge Model
CL-276
Epson 212 C/M/Y
Tested Color Page Yield
3.93 prints
5 prints
Estimated Color Page Yield
83 prints
106 prints
Third Party Cartridge
Not Found At Time Of The Review
Purchased One Did Not Work
Ink Type
Dye And Pigment
Dye And Pigment
High Yield Cartridge
Yes
Yes
Scanner Features
6.9
7.2
Scanner Flatbed Picture
Scanner
ADF + Flatbed
ADF + Flatbed
ADF Capacity
20 pages
30 pages
Scan Speed
1 PPM
4 PPM
Duplex Scanning
No
No
Max Flatbed Scan Size
8.5" x 11"
8.5" x 11"
Max ADF Scan Size
8.5" x 14"
8.5" x 14"
Flatbed Hinge Adjustability
0.43" (11 mm)
0.43" (11 mm)
Fax
Yes
Yes
Copy
Yes
Yes
OCR Included
Built-in
Software
Scan Quality
6.0
6.0
Scan Quality Photo
Max Scan Resolution
1,200 DPI
1,200 DPI
Max Scan Color Depth
24Bit
24Bit
In The Box
In the Box Picture
Battery
Advertised Battery Life
N/A
N/A
Tested Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Document
Black & White Documents
8.0
7.5
B&W Document Picture
Color Ink Needed For Black & White
No
Yes
Color Documents
8.5
7.5
Color Document Picture
Cost-Per-Print
4.8
6.3
Printer Total Cost
Black Cartridge Price
15.99 US$
19.99 US$
Color Cartridge Price
20.99 US$
20.95 US$
Black-Only Printing Cost
0.190 US$/print
0.132 US$/print
Color Printing Cost
0.253 US$/print
0.198 US$/print
Photo Printing Cost
0.677 US$/print
0.524 US$/print
Ink Subscription
Optional
No
Printing Speed
5.2
6.1
Printing Speed Video
Black Only Text Document
4 PPM
8 PPM
Color Document
2 PPM
4 PPM
Photo Printing Time
66.0 s
90.0 s
Single Page Out Time (Black Only)
17.3 s
15.0 s
Duplex Printing
Automatic
Automatic
Input Tray Capacity
100 pages
100 pages
Document Printing Sizes
Letter (8.5" x 11")
Yes
Yes
Legal (8.5" x 14")
Yes
Yes
Tabloid (11" x 17")
No
No
A6 (105mm x 148mm)
No
Yes
A5 (148mm x 210mm)
Yes
Yes
A4 (210mm x 297mm)
Yes
Yes
Max Paper Weight
670 g/m²
297 g/m²
Photo
Color Gamut
7.5
8.0
Parrots Picture
Color Range Picture
Color Accuracy
6.7
5.4
Friends Picture
Color dE Picture
Color dE Graph
Average Color dE
6.69
9.40
Small Details
8.5
9.0
Small Details Photo
Max Print Resolution (DPI)
4800 x 1200
5760 x 1440
Photo Printing Sizes
9.5
9.5
Glossy Paper (4" x 6")
Yes
Yes
Glossy Paper (5" x 7")
Yes
Yes
Glossy Paper (8" x 10")
Yes
Yes
Glossy Paper (8.5" x 11")
Yes
Yes
Glossy Paper (13" x 19")
No
No
Borderless Printing
Yes
Yes
Mobile App And Connectivity
Connectivity
7.0
7.0
Inputs Picture
Ethernet
No
No
USB Input To Computer
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
No
No
Wireless
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi via Router
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Direct
Yes
Yes
External Storage Support
No
No
Apple AirPrint
Yes
Yes
Mopria Print Service
Yes
Yes
Mobile App
8.9
10
App Printscreen
Mobile App
Yes
Yes
App Name
Canon Print Inkjet/Selphy
Epson Smart Panel
iOS
Yes
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
Photo (JPEG, PNG)
Android and iOS
Android and iOS
PDF
Android and iOS
Android and iOS
Microsoft Office Files
Android and iOS
Android Only
Text Files (TXT)
No
Android Only
Webpages (HTML)
No
Android and iOS
OS Compatibility
Windows
Fully
Fully
macOS
Fully
Fully
Chrome OS
Fully
Fully
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