The Canon PIXMA TR7120 is an affordable all-in-one inkjet printer. It connects via USB or Wi-Fi and supports Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service. It comes with a scanner that includes an automatic document feeder, but it doesn't offer fax functionality and only allows manual duplex scanning, so you have to flip pages yourself when scanning double-sided sheets. The printer uses a two-cartridge ink system with one black and one tri-color cartridge and works with Canon's PG-295 and CL-286 ink cartridges.
Two other variants are available: the Canon PIXMA TS6520 and the Canon PIXMA TS4320. You can take a look at the Differences Between Variants section for more details.
Our Verdict
The Canon PIXMA TR7120 is a decent home printer. It delivers very good print quality all around and includes all the functions you may need, like an ADF for the scanner and connectivity options for pretty much every device. It's also small enough to fit in any room, even if you don't have much free space. Its main drawback is its disappointingly low page yields. Not only will you need to swap the cartridges relatively often if you have regular printing needs, but the color inks are also included in a single cartridge, so you may need to swap it even if only one color is empty. Thankfully, high-yield cartridges help increase the lifespan of each cartridge.
Automatic document feeder.
Automatic duplex printing.
Decent connectivity options.
Mobile app support.
Produces high-quality documents.
Very good scan quality with the proper settings.
Low page yield.
Middling black-and-white printing speeds. slow to print color documents.
Can clog if it's left unused.
Scanning with the automatic document finder produces scans that lack detail.
The Tri-color cartridge design forces you to swap all colors even if only one is emptied.
The Canon PIXMA TR7120 is a passable choice for small office use. It has a solid build and supports Wi-Fi and USB connectivity. It produces high-quality black-and-white and color documents, but printing multi-page color jobs is slow. Automatic duplex printing is supported, so you don't need to flip pages when printing double-sided. The printer includes an automatic document feeder, which helps when scanning long documents, but it doesn't support faxing or duplex scanning. Another big drawback is this printer's disappointing page yields. The black cartridge has a low page yield and needs frequent replacement, and the tri-color cartridge must be replaced even if just one color runs out.
Automatic document feeder.
Automatic duplex printing.
Decent connectivity options.
Produces high-quality documents.
Very good scan quality with the proper settings.
Low page yield.
Middling black-and-white printing speeds. slow to print color documents.
Scanning with the automatic document finder produces scans that lack detail.
The Tri-color cartridge design forces you to swap all colors even if only one is emptied.
The Canon PIXMA TR7120 is a poor choice if you're looking for a printer you'll use only once in a while and expect to work whenever you need it. Since it's an inkjet printer, it can clog if left idle for too long. Its low ink volume also means you may use up a lot of your available ink if you run maintenance tasks to solve the issue. Thankfully, the printheads are included in the cartridge, making it straightforward to clear even the most serious blockages by simply replacing the cartridge. The small ink volume also results in subpar page yields, so you'll probably need to change your cartridges often if you print regularly. On the bright side, high-yield cartridges are available and are advertised to virtually double this printer's page yield.
Decent connectivity options.
Mobile app support.
Printheads are included in the cartridges, which makes handling tenacious clogs more straightforward.
Low page yield.
Middling black-and-white printing speeds. slow to print color documents.
Can clog if it's left unused.
The Tri-color cartridge design forces you to swap all colors even if only one is emptied.
The Canon PIXMA TR7120 is a very good photo printer, especially for casual use. Its color accuracy is totally serviceable, and its renders come out very detailed. It struggles a bit more with bright, saturated colors, making prints look darker and less vibrant than the originals. Colors still look natural enough for casual use. Another drawback is that the tri-color design of the color cartridge means you have to replace the entire cartridge when a single color runs out.
Decent color range and accuracy.
The Tri-color cartridge design forces you to swap all colors even if only one is emptied.
The Canon PIXMA TR7120 delivers sub-par page yields. You can expect to print around 250 black-and-white and color document pages per cartridge. High-yield cartridges are available; these should double the print volume per cartridge according to Canon's estimates.
Low page yield.
The Tri-color cartridge design forces you to swap all colors even if only one is emptied.
The Canon PIXMA TR7120 offers decent overall print speeds. It handles black-and-white documents at a reasonable rate, reaching around 12 pages per minute, but slows down noticeably when printing in color. It also takes a bit of time to warm up before producing the first page.
Middling black-and-white printing speeds. slow to print color documents.
The Canon PIXMA TR7120 produces great-looking documents overall. Text comes out sharp, and most fine details are easy to see. That said, colored areas can look grainy, and vertical banding may appear due to overlapping passes. Using the high-quality mode eliminates these lines, but it also slows down printing.
Produces high-quality documents.
The Canon PIXMA TR7120 features a versatile scanner with a fairly fast automatic document feeder. Scans are very good when using the Magazine preset, but quality drops significantly in the default Document mode or when using the ADF. Fine details, including watermarks, are often lost, and colors can appear inaccurate with noticeable grain. Additionally, the ADF does not support duplex scanning.
Automatic document feeder.
Very good scan quality with the proper settings.
Scanning with the automatic document finder produces scans that lack detail.
Performance Usages
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the Canon PIXMA TR7120 (or TS7550i in Europe); here's our unit's label. Canon offers two additional models in this lineup. The TS6520 shares most features with the TR7120 except for the automatic document feeder. The TS4320 is the entry-level option, removing both the ADF and the OLED navigation display. Here's a table that compares the three models.
| Feature | Canon PIXMA TR7120 / TS7550i (Europe) | PIXMA TS6520 | Canon PIXMA TS4320 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control Display | 1.42″ Monochrome OLED | 1.42″ Monochrome OLED | No LCD display |
| Scan Type | Flatbed + ADF (multi‑page) | Flatbed only | Flatbed only |
| Dimensions (Height) | 8.1″ (higher due to ADF) | ~6.7″ | ~6.7″ |
| Weight | 13.9 lb | ~11.6 lb | ~11.4 lb |
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The Canon PIXMA TR7120 works well as a home printer. It feels solidly built and delivers sharp documents along with detailed photos. It's easy to connect, includes an automatic document feeder, and is small enough to fit pretty much anywhere. However, it isn't the best choice for high-volume printing because of its low page yield, and the tri-color ink cartridge can cause waste since you need to replace the entire cartridge if one color runs out. These low page yields, though improved over the Canon PIXMA TR7820 and the Canon PIXMA MG3620, are still disappointing.
This is a common issue with many entry-level printers, so consider this model only if you have a low print volume. Otherwise, paying slightly more for a model like the Brother MFC-J1205W, which has outstanding page yields, quickly becomes cheaper over time. That said, you won't have an automatic document finder in that case. Another aspect to consider is how often you'll use it. If you print only very sporadically and don't require color, it may also be worth considering entry-level laser printers like the Brother HL-L2460DW. Contrary to the PIXMA TR7120 and other inkjet printers, you won't have to deal with any kind of clogging issues with a laser printer, and you'll be able to print hundreds of pages before needing to replace your toner cartridge. If you don't need an ADF but like the other features of the TR7120, you should also consider buying the cheaper Canon PIXMA TS6520 variant or the TS4320, which also forgoes the display.
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The Canon PIXMA TR7120 is slightly better than the Canon PIXMA MG3620, thanks to some small improvements throughout the product. Both printers have very comparable print quality, but the TR7120 is quicker and includes an automatic document feeder, which makes scanning long documents easier. It also has slightly improved black page yields and a better build quality.
The Canon PIXMA TR7120 is better than the HP ENVY 6455e overall. It produces better documents, prints quicker, and has a display that makes interacting with the printer easier. Its page yields are also noticeably better, which reduces the maintenance needed and makes it cheaper to run over time.
The Brother MFC-J1205W and the Canon PIXMA TR7120 deliver very comparable printing results, but the Brother is the better choice thanks to its inkvestment tank system. The Brother's main appeal is its excellent page yields. It can print up to a thousand document pages before needing a refill. This is multiple times better than what the Canon can do, even with its high-yield cartridges. The Canon, on the other hand, includes an automatic document feeder, which can be a nice boon if you need to scan documents often. It also includes a small display, which makes interacting with the printer easier.
The Epson EcoTank ET-2800 and Canon PIXMA TR7120 both have their strengths and weaknesses. The Epson distinguishes itself with outstanding page yields, allowing you to print thousands of pages before needing a refill. The refills are also much cheaper-per-page which makes up for the added cost of the printer over time. The Canon, on the other hand, includes an automatic document feeder, which can be a good add-on if you scan often. Their print and scan quality are otherwise very similar.
Test Results
The Canon PIXMA TR7120 has very good build quality. The printer feels solid overall, with sturdy plastic that holds up well during everyday use. The hinges are well designed, and the scanner hinges include height adjustments that make it easier to handle thicker documents. The scanner bed also uses a damper, which helps it close smoothly rather than slam shut. A detachable power cable adds convenience, and clear legends on both sides of the printer show how to access the maintenance areas without guessing. You'll be able to find the paper access behind a small, removable door in the back.
There are a few downsides to the build quality. The ADF scan glass is covered by a plastic film that can scratch if you are not careful, and those scratches can affect scan quality. The paper tray also feels less robust toward the end, as the plastic becomes noticeably more flexible the further it extends. In addition, some gaps in the construction feel looser than they should and could have been reinforced for a firmer overall build.
The Canon PIXMA TS6520 and TS4320 variants don't include an ADF. As a result, they're slightly shorter and weigh a bit less.
The display on the Canon TR7120 is disappointing. The screen sits flush with the control panel and isn't touch-enabled, so you can only navigate using physical buttons. It offers good viewing angles, but the small screen size results in small text, making navigation only adequate. Menu transitions can also show noticeable lag when moving quickly. It's usable and good enough for most tasks you'll need to do on it, but it's a downgrade from models like the Canon PIXMA TR7820, which have larger, touch-enabled displays.
Note that the Canon PIXMA TS4320 variant doesn't have a display at all, while the Canon PIXMA TS6520 has the same display as the one we tested.
This printer uses a two-cartridge system with one black and one tri-color cartridge. The black cartridge has a very low page yield, so it needs frequent replacement. Color yield is better, but the tri-color design means you must replace the entire cartridge when a single color runs out, resulting in ink waste. High-yield cartridges are available in the PG-295XL and CL-286XL models, each rated for up to 400 prints by Canon.
The printer issues a low-ink warning but continues printing, and the alert is conservative, as it can keep producing acceptable prints for a similar amount of time after the warning before any fading appears.
The Canon PIXMA TR7120 doesn't need much regular maintenance. Like most inkjet printers, its printheads can clog if left unused for long periods, but the printer includes built-in tools to handle common issues. These include Printhead Cleaning, Nozzle Check, Deep Cleaning, automatic and manual Printhead Alignment, Roller Cleaning, and Bottom Plate Cleaning.
You'll likely replace the ink cartridges often since they run out fairly quickly. Fortunately, cartridge replacement is straightforward. When you lift the scanner bed using the small handles on each side, marked with maintenance legends, the cartridges slide to the left for easy access. The printer must be powered on, and the two cartridge slots are clearly labeled. The input tray holds up to 100 sheets of paper, so depending on how much you print, you may need to refill it regularly.
You can find the user manual here.
This is an inkjet printer, which means it can clog if left unused for an extended period. Inkjet printers use liquid ink that flows through extremely fine printhead nozzles. During extended periods of inactivity, this ink can evaporate, thicken, or dry out, potentially blocking the ink flow. Environmental factors such as dry air, dust, temperature fluctuations, or direct sunlight can accelerate clog formation. Clogs may cause missing lines, faded colors, or complete print failures. To reduce the risk, we recommend printing periodically and storing the printer in a cool, stable environment. If clogs occur, most inkjet printers include built-in maintenance routines to help clear the printheads, which are detailed in the Expected Maintenance test box of this review.
If you don't want to deal with unclogging, laser printers use a different system with dry toner and a drum instead of ink and printheads, which avoids this issue.
This printer uses cartridges with built-in printheads, but the ink volume is quite limited. That small supply is usually enough to clear lighter clogs through standard maintenance cycles. When it isn't, simply replacing the cartridge also replaces the printheads, giving you a straightforward way to restore print quality. This makes clogs very easy to manage. The downside is that relying on new cartridges for clog fixes can become expensive over time.
- Power cord
- Documentation
- Set of starter Canon ink cartridges:
- 1x PG-295 Black
- 1x CL-286 Tri-color
The cost per print is reasonable overall. Even though the cartridges don't produce many pages, they're relatively inexpensive, which helps keep long-term costs manageable. However, printing in high volumes can still quickly become costly.
Canon offers three ways to manage ink beyond manually buying cartridges. The PIXMA Print Plan works like other subscription services, where you pay a monthly fee based on how many pages you print, and ink is shipped automatically when levels run low. The Auto Replenishment Service is free to enroll in and charges per cartridge. It monitors ink levels and automatically places an order when ink runs low. Finally, Easy Ink Delivery functions similarly but requires manual approval. You receive a low-ink notification, are directed to Canon's website with the correct cartridges selected, and complete the purchase yourself.
The Canon PIXMA TR7120 delivers decent overall printing speeds. It prints black-and-white documents at a reasonable pace but is noticeably slower with color prints. The printer also takes some time to initialize before producing the first page.
Black-and-white print quality is excellent, with sharp text and well-defined fine details. However, colored areas can look a bit grainy and show vertical banding from overlapping passes. You can see them clearly on the grey background in the section title of the first page. Using the high-quality print mode helps eliminate these issues, though it does slow down printing.
Color document print quality is remarkable, with clear text and well-preserved fine details. Some vertical banding is visible, but it's less noticeable than on black-and-white prints. They should also be even less apparent when printing in portrait mode.
The Canon PIXMA TR7120's scanner delivers decent performance. It includes an automatic document feeder, which makes it easier to handle long, multi-page documents, but scan speeds are relatively slow. It also lacks duplex scanning, which is a surprising omission.
Note that the Canon PIXMA TS6520 and TS4320 variants lack an ADF but should otherwise have similar scan performance.
Using OCR requires Canon Scan Utility software, which automatically saves recognized text as a .TXT file. The OCR accuracy is inconsistent. Even with text-only documents, it can make errors, and if part of a page isn’t fully printed, the software may output random symbols to compensate. It also struggles with documents that contain more than just text, producing gibberish when text is too small or unclear within images.
The scan quality on the Canon PIXMA TR7120 can be very good, but you have to use the flatbed scanner with the magazine setting to get optimal results. The sample we provided uses those settings. Note that this setup adds an extra 10 seconds to the scanning process compared to using the regular ADF.
Unfortunately, this seems to be the only way to preserve all the data from the printer's heavy-handed processing, which tends to remove many fine details when using other settings. Here's an example of the result you can expect from the ADF. We noticed that it removes a significant amount of detail, such as the "Sample" in the background. Applying the "auto-document fix" function does improve the result, but it's still much worse than that of the flatbed using the Magazine preset.
The Canon PIXMA TR7120 boasts an impressive color gamut, capable of reproducing a wide range of colors. It does struggle to produce some of the brighter tones, but its color reproduction is wide enough for most casual photo needs.
The printer offers acceptable color accuracy. Colors aren't fully accurate and look a bit flat, but the results still look natural and visually pleasing. While it falls short of what you'd want for professional-grade printing, it's good enough for casual use.
The Canon PIXMA TR7120 handles fine details very well despite its relatively low print resolution. Distant elements, such as background buildings, don’t appear as sharp as they could, and some thin details like antenna lines can be hard to make out. Even so, the overall image still looks highly detailed.
The Canon PRINT mobile app is excellent and offers a wide range of features. It lets you print, scan using either the printer or your phone's camera, copy documents, and run maintenance tasks. You can also order ink, manage an ink subscription, access the user manual, and browse FAQs.
On iOS, the app technically supports printing Microsoft Word documents, but it doesn’t always preserve the correct page layout. For best results, it’s better to print directly from the Word app. Likewise, text files and webpages must be printed from the apps used to view them, since the Canon PRINT app doesn’t support those formats directly.
On Windows, the system can automatically install the correct drivers if you only need to print. To enable scanning, you have to download the full driver package from Canon’s official website. On Chrome OS, printing works through Mopria, and scanning requires Chrome OS version 89 or later. On macOS, all functions work through AirPrint, with full compatibility requiring macOS version 11.7.6 or later.