Canon PIXMA TR8620 vs Canon PIXMA TS6420a Side-by-Side Printer Comparison

Tested using Methodology v1.2

Updated Jun 28, 2024 01:16 PM

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TypeAll in One

TechnologyInkjet

SuperTankNo

WirelessYes

ColorYes

TypeAll in One

TechnologyInkjet

SuperTankNo

WirelessYes

ColorYes

Variants

PIXMA TR8620 (Black)

PIXMA TS6420 (Black)
PIXMA TS6420a (Black)
PIXMA TS6420 (White)
PIXMA TS6420a (White)

Review

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Our Verdict

Canon PIXMA TR8620

Canon PIXMA TS6420a

The Canon PIXMA TR8620 is overall better than the Canon PIXMA TS6420a. The TR8620 has a higher page yield, which results in a lower cost-per-print, even if its five cartridges cost more to replace than the TS6420a's two cartridges. Also, it has an automatic document feeder, an Ethernet port, and support for a USB drive. It also prints colors more accurately, so your photos will look truer to life.

Check Price

Black

PIXMA TR8620

Black

PIXMA TS6420a

Black

PIXMA TR8620

Walmart.com

Black

PIXMA TS6420

Black

PIXMA TR8620

B&H

White

PIXMA TS6420

Black

PIXMA TR8620

BestBuy.com

White

PIXMA TS6420a

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Main Differences for
Family

Threshold

0.10

Family

7.8

7.2

Cost-Per-Print

8.1

7.0

Scanner Features

7.4

6.1

Color Documents

9.0

7.5

Full Comparison

Family

7.8

7.2

Small/Home Office

7.1

5.9

Student

8.0

7.1

Black & White

7.1

6.2

Photo

8.0

7.7

Color Quality

7.3

6.8

Document Quality

8.0

Scanner

7.0

6.8

Speed

6.5

6.1

Recurring Costs

8.1

7.0

Design

Build Quality

7.0

6.0

Build Quality Close Up

Type

All in One

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Dimensions

ISO View Picture

Height

7.4" (18.9 cm)

5.8" (14.7 cm)

Width

17.3" (43.9 cm)

15.8" (40.2 cm)

Depth

13.8" (35.1 cm)

12.3" (31.2 cm)

In Use Picture

Height When In Use

11.2" (28.5 cm)

11.0" (27.9 cm)

Width When In Use

17.1" (43.5 cm)

15.8" (40.2 cm)

Depth When In Use

26.0" (66.0 cm)

25.8" (65.5 cm)

Weight

17.4 lbs (7.9 kg)

14.0 lbs (6.4 kg)

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Expected Maintenance

7.0

Ink Related Maintenance

Expected

Drum Unit

No Drum Unit

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Display Screen

8.5

6.5

Display Screen Picture

Display Screen

Yes

Display Screen Size

4.2" (10.8 cm)

1.5" (3.8 cm)

Touchscreen

Yes

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Cartridge

6.5

4.1

Cartridge Picture In The Printer

Technology

Inkjet

SuperTank

Photo Cartridge

Yes

Color

Yes

Number Of Color Cartridges

Black Cartridge Model

PGI-280

PG-260

Tested Black Page Yield

12 prints

6.74 prints

Estimated Black Page Yield

228 prints

128 prints

Color Cartridge Model

CLI-281

CL-261

Tested Color Page Yield

15 prints

10.12 prints

Estimated Color Page Yield

343 prints

232 prints

Third Party Cartridge

Purchased One Worked

Not Found At Time Of The Review

Ink Type

Dye And Pigment

High Yield Cartridge

Yes

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Scanner Features

7.4

6.1

Scanner Flatbed Picture

Scanner

ADF + Flatbed

Flatbed

ADF Capacity

20 pages

N/A

Scan Speed

6 PPM

1 PPM

Duplex Scanning

Max Flatbed Scan Size

8.5" x 11"

Max ADF Scan Size

8.5" x 14"

No ADF

Flatbed Hinge Adjustability

0.36" (9 mm)

0.61" (15 mm)

Fax

Yes

Copy

Yes

OCR Included

Built-in

Software

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Scan Quality

6.5

7.5

Scan Quality Photo

Max Scan Resolution

1,200 DPI

Max Scan Color Depth

24Bit

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In The Box

In the Box Picture

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Battery

Advertised Battery Life

N/A

Tested Charging Time

N/A

Document

Black & White Documents

8.0

B&W Document Picture

Color Ink Needed For Black & White

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Color Documents

9.0

7.5

Color Document Picture

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Cost-Per-Print

8.1

7.0

Printer Total Cost

Black Cartridge Price

15.99 US$

17.99 US$

Color Cartridge Price

39.99 US$

24.99 US$

Black-Only Printing Cost

0.070 US$/print

0.141 US$/print

Color Printing Cost

0.117 US$/print

0.108 US$/print

Photo Printing Cost

0.250 US$/print

0.263 US$/print

Ink Subscription

Optional

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Printing Speed

6.5

6.1

Printing Speed Video

Black Only Text Document

9 PPM

8 PPM

Color Document

4 PPM

3 PPM

Photo Printing Time

57.8 s

Single Page Out Time (Black Only)

14.3 s

16.2 s

Duplex Printing

Automatic

Input Tray Capacity

200 pages

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Document Printing Sizes

Letter (8.5" x 11")

Yes

Legal (8.5" x 14")

Yes

Tabloid (11" x 17")

A6 (105mm x 148mm)

Yes

A5 (148mm x 210mm)

Yes

A4 (210mm x 297mm)

Yes

Max Paper Weight

670 g/m²

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Photo

Color Gamut

7.0

Parrots Picture

Color Range Picture

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Color Accuracy

7.5

6.6

Friends Picture

Color dE Picture

Color dE Graph

Average Color dE

5.08

6.97

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Small Details

8.5

Small Details Photo

Max Print Resolution (DPI)

4800 x 1200

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Photo Printing Sizes

9.5

Glossy Paper (4" x 6")

Yes

Glossy Paper (5" x 7")

Yes

Glossy Paper (8" x 10")

Yes

Glossy Paper (8.5" x 11")

Yes

Glossy Paper (13" x 19")

Borderless Printing

Yes

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Mobile App And Connectivity

Connectivity

9.0

7.0

Inputs Picture

Ethernet

Yes

USB Input To Computer

Yes

Bluetooth

Wireless

Yes

Wi-Fi via Router

Yes

Wi-Fi Direct

Yes

External Storage Support

Yes

Apple AirPrint

Yes

Mopria Print Service

Yes

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Mobile App

8.9

App Printscreen

Mobile App

Yes

App Name

Canon Print Inkjet/Selphy

iOS

Yes

Android

Yes

Photo (JPEG, PNG)

Android and iOS

PDF

Android and iOS

Microsoft Office Files

Android and iOS

Text Files (TXT)

Webpages (HTML)

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OS Compatibility

Windows

Fully

macOS

Fully

Chrome OS

Fully

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Check Price

Black

PIXMA TR8620

Black

PIXMA TS6420a

Black

PIXMA TR8620

Walmart.com

Black

PIXMA TS6420

Black

PIXMA TR8620

B&H

White

PIXMA TS6420

Black

PIXMA TR8620

BestBuy.com

White

PIXMA TS6420a