Canon PIXMA TR7020/TR7020a  Printer Review

Reviewed Dec 10, 2020 at 10:39am
Writing modified Aug 21, 2023 at 11:47am
Tested using Methodology v0.8.1 
Canon PIXMA TR7020/TR7020a

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The Canon PIXMA TR7020 has a really low black page yield, and even though the cartridges aren't expensive, the costs can add up quickly over time if you print a lot. However, the tri-color cartridge has a decent page yield, so you shouldn't need to replace it as often. The photo printing quality is good and color accuracy is decent, so you can add some color to documents or print some photos. However, it prints black-only and color documents slowly. It has both a sheetfed and flatbed scanner, but without support for duplex scanning, you have to manually flip double-sided documents while scanning. You can connect to it via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or through a wired connection, but it doesn't have support for external storage devices.

Our Verdict

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The Canon PIXMA TR7020 is decent for home use. It has good photo printing quality and the colors are fairly accurate. It has a decent page yield and cost-per-print for color printing, but black-only printing can get expensive over time due to its low black page yield. The scanner has good features and includes both a flatbed and sheetfed scanner.

Pros
  • Good photo printing quality.
  • Decent color page yield.
  • Decent color accuracy.
Cons
  • Low black page yield.
  • No support for external storage devices.
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Small/Home Office 

The Canon PIXMA TR7520 is bad for small or home offices. It has a really low black page yield, so you need to replace the cartridges often. Also, it prints black-only pages very slowly. On the plus side, it has a decent color page yield and an automatic document feeder, but it doesn't support duplex scanning.

Pros
  • Decent color page yield.
  • Flatbed and sheetfed scanner.
Cons
  • Low black page yield.
  • Prints black-only pages slowly.
  • Doesn't support duplex scanning.
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Student 

The Canon PIXMA TR7020 is decent for student use. It has a decent color page yield and a low cost-per-print if you print in color. However, the black page is yield is low and the costs can add up quickly over time. You can connect to it via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or through a USB connection. However, it doesn't have support for external storage devices, like USB drives or SD cards.

Pros
  • Decent color page yield.
  • Flatbed and sheetfed scanner.
  • Great connectivity options.
Cons
  • Low black page yield.
  • No support for external storage devices.
  • Prints black-only pages slowly.
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Black & White 

The Canon PIXMA TR7520 is disappointing for black and white printing. It has a really low black page yield and the costs of buying new cartridges can add up over time. However, there are high-yield cartridges that you can buy. It also prints black-only pages very slowly. It has an automatic document feeder, but it doesn't support duplex scanning.

Pros
  • High-yield cartridges available.
Cons
  • Low black page yield.
  • Prints black-only pages slowly.
  • Doesn't support duplex scanning.
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Casual Photo 

The Canon PIXMA TR7020 is decent for printing casual photos. It has good photo printing quality and decent color accuracy. The color cartridge isn't very expensive, either, so the costs remain low over time. It also supports photo sizes except for 2" x 3".

Pros
  • Good photo printing quality.
  • Decent color page yield.
  • Decent color accuracy.
Cons
  • Doesn't support 2" x 3".
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  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Aug 21, 2023: We've changed the product name to Canon PIXMA TR7020/TR7020a to include all model variants. We've also updated the 'Differences Between Variants' section to better reflect the differences between models.
    2.  Updated Dec 10, 2020: Review published.
    3.  Updated Dec 07, 2020: Early access published.
    4.  Updated Dec 02, 2020: Our testers have started testing this product.

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    Differences Between Sizes And Variants

    We tested the Canon PIXMA TR7020 in black, and it's also available in white. This printer seems to only be available in North America. You can see the label for our unit here. Another variant of this printer, the PIXMA TR7020a, is mechanically identical in all but one respect: unlike the TR7020, the TR7020a lacks Bluetooth connectivity.

    If you come across another variant of this printer, let us know in the discussions, and we'll update our review.

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    The Canon PIXMA TR7520 is better than the Canon PIXMA TR7020. The TR7520 has a much higher page yield, it can be used as a fax, it prints faster, and the photo printing quality is a bit better. However, the TR7020 has slightly better color accuracy.

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    The Canon PIXMA TR7020 is a bit better overall than the Canon PIXMA TR4520. The TR7020 has a higher page yield, the display is better, and it has Bluetooth support. Additionally, the TR7020 has a better cost-per-print, and its input tray can hold more paper. However, the TR4520 has slightly better color accuracy and better photo printing quality. It can also fax, and it has a marginally faster printing speed. 

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