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HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw vs Canon PIXMA G1200
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw
Canon PIXMA G1200
Tested using Methodology v1.2
Updated Jun 28, 2024 01:13 PM
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TypeAll in One
TechnologyLaser
SuperTankNo
WirelessYes
ColorYes
TypePrinter Only
TechnologyInkjet
SuperTankYes
WirelessNo
ColorYes
Variants
- Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw
- PIXMA G1200 (Black)
- PIXMA G1220 (Gray/Black)
Our Verdict
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw
Canon PIXMA G1200
The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw is an all-in-one office laser model, while the Canon PIXMA G1200 is a supertank family printer. The HP has a large display screen, impressive printing speeds, okay color accuracy, and a scanner with both a flatbed and a duplex-scanning ADF. Also, unlike the Canon, the HP can automatically print double-sided, and it offers many wireless connection options. On the other hand, the Canon can only print via a USB-A to USB-B cable. However, its four refillable ink tanks hold a lot of ink, giving it high page yields at a very low cost-per-print.
Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our printers test methodology.
Main Differences for
Threshold
Family
8.1
6.3
Scanner Features
9.5
0.0
Scan Quality
7.0
0.0
Cost-Per-Print
8.4
10
External Storage Support
Yes
No
Mobile App
10
0.0
Connectivity
9.0
1.0
Color Printing Cost
0.152 US$/print
0.007 US$/print
Expected Maintenance
8.5
7.0
Color Gamut
5.0
7.5
Black-Only Printing Cost
0.035 US$/print
0.005 US$/print
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
9.0
6.5
Build Quality Close Up
Type
All in One
Printer Only
Dimensions
ISO View Picture
Height
15.5" (39.3 cm)
5.3" (13.5 cm)
Width
16.4" (41.6 cm)
17.3" (44.0 cm)
Depth
18.6" (47.2 cm)
13.0" (33.0 cm)
In Use Picture
Height When In Use
15.5" (39.3 cm)
9.6" (24.5 cm)
Width When In Use
16.8" (42.7 cm)
17.3" (44.0 cm)
Depth When In Use
26.5" (67.4 cm)
21.0" (53.4 cm)
Weight
51.6 lbs (23.4 kg)
10.4 lbs (4.7 kg)
Expected Maintenance
8.5
7.0
Ink Related Maintenance
Not Needed
Expected
Drum Unit
In The Cartridge
No Drum Unit
Display Screen
9.0
0.0
Display Screen Picture
Display Screen
Yes
No
Display Screen Size
4.3" (10.8 cm)
N/A
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Cartridge
9.4
10
Cartridge Picture In The Printer
Technology
Laser
Inkjet
SuperTank
No
Yes
Photo Cartridge
No
No
Color
Yes
Yes
Number Of Color Cartridges
3
3
Black Cartridge Model
HP 414A Black
GI-290 BK
Tested Black Page Yield
126.96 prints
190 prints
Estimated Black Page Yield
2,412 prints
3,610 prints
Color Cartridge Model
HP 414A C/M/Y
GI-290 CMY
Tested Color Page Yield
101.96 prints
240 prints
Estimated Color Page Yield
2,169 prints
5,106 prints
Third Party Cartridge
Not Found At Time Of The Review
No Cartridges
Ink Type
Toner
Dye And Pigment
High Yield Cartridge
Yes
No Cartridge
Scanner Features
9.5
0.0
Scanner Flatbed Picture
Scanner
ADF + Flatbed
No
Scan Flatbed
No
ADF Capacity
50 pages
N/A
Scan Speed
25 PPM
N/A
Automatic Document Feeder
No
Duplex Scanning
Automatic (Single-Pass)
No
Max Flatbed Scan Size
8.5" x 11"
N/A
Max ADF Scan Size
8.5" x 14"
Flatbed Hinge Adjustability
0.00" (0 mm)
N/A
Fax
Yes
No
Copy
Yes
No
OCR Included
Software
No Scanner
Scan Quality
7.0
0.0
Scan Quality Photo
Max Scan Resolution
1,200 DPI
N/A
Max Scan Color Depth
30Bit
N/A
Printing Size
Letter (8.5" x 11")
Yes
Yes
Legal (8.5" x 14")
Yes
Yes
Tabloid (11" x 17")
No
No
A6 (105mm x 148mm)
Yes
No
A5 (148mm x 210mm)
Yes
Yes
A4 (210mm x 297mm)
Yes
Yes
Photo (2" x 3")
No
Photo (4" x 6")
Yes
Yes
Photo (5" x 7")
Yes
Yes
Photo (8" x 10")
Yes
Yes
Max Paper Weight
200 g/m²
265 g/m²
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
9.5
B&W Document Picture
Color Ink Needed For Black & White
No
Yes
Color Documents
9.5
Color Document Picture
Cost-Per-Print
8.4
10
Printer Total Cost
Black Cartridge Price
84.99 US$
17.99 US$
Color Cartridge Price
329.97 US$
35.95 US$
Black-Only Printing Cost
0.035 US$/print
0.005 US$/print
Color Printing Cost
0.152 US$/print
0.007 US$/print
Photo Printing Cost
0.404 US$/print
0.019 US$/print
Ink Subscription
No
No
Printing Speed
8.6
5.0
Printing Speed Video
Black Only Text Document
21 PPM
7 PPM
Color Document
29 PPM
3 PPM
Photo Printing Time
18.0 s
62.0 s
Single Page Out Time (Black Only)
13.0 s
10.6 s
Duplex Printing
Automatic
Manual
Input Tray Capacity
250 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)
Yes
No
A5 (148mm x 210mm)
Yes
Yes
A4 (210mm x 297mm)
Yes
Yes
Max Paper Weight
200 g/m²
265 g/m²
Document Sample
Color Document Picture
B&W Document Picture
Color Ink Needed for Black & White
No
Yes
Photo
Color Gamut
5.0
7.5
Parrots Picture
Color Range Picture
Color Accuracy
7.4
7.2
Friends Picture
Color dE Picture
Color dE Graph
Average Color dE
5.11
5.63
Small Details
4.0
Small Details Photo
Max Print Resolution (DPI)
600 x 600
Photo Printing Sizes
7.0
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
Glossy Paper (13" x 19")
No
Borderless Printing
No
Yes
Photo Printing Quality
7.0
Side By Side Print/Photo
Side By Side Print/Photo Large
Portrait Picture
Borderless Printing
No
Yes
Mobile App And Connectivity
Connectivity
9.0
1.0
Inputs Picture
Ethernet
Yes
No
USB Input To Computer
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
No
No
Wireless
Yes
No
Wi-Fi via Router
Yes
No
Wi-Fi Direct
Yes
No
External Storage Support
Yes
No
Apple AirPrint
Yes
No
Mopria Print Service
Yes
No
Mobile App
10
0.0
App Printscreen
Mobile App
Yes
No
App Name
HP Smart
No App
iOS
Yes
No
Android
Yes
No
Photo (JPEG, PNG)
Android and iOS
No
PDF
Android and iOS
No
Microsoft Office Files
iOS Only
No
Text Files (TXT)
iOS Only
No
Webpages (HTML)
iOS Only
No
OS Compatibility
Windows
Fully
Fully
macOS
Fully
Fully
Chrome OS
Fully
No
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