Canon PIXMA TR4720/TR4722 vs Epson WorkForce WF-2850: Which Printer Is Better?

Tested using Methodology v1.2

Updated Feb 05, 2025 01:16 PM

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Print Technology Inkjet

TypeAll-In-One

SuperTank No

Wireless Yes

ColorYes

Duplex Printing Automatic

TypeAll-In-One

TechnologyInkjet

SuperTank No

Wireless Yes

ColorYes

Duplex Printing Automatic

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.

Variants

PIXMA TR4720 (Black)
PIXMA TR4722 (Black)

WorkForce WF-2850 (Black)

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Black

PIXMA TR4720

Black

WorkForce WF-2850

Black

PIXMA TR4722

Black

WorkForce WF-2850

Black

PIXMA TR4725

Black

WorkForce WF-2850

B&H

Black

PIXMA TR4750i

Black

WorkForce WF-2850

Black/White

PIXMA TR4751i

Black

WorkForce WF-2850

Epson

White

PIXMA TR4720

White

PIXMA TR4723

Notice: Two or more of the products being compared have been tested with different test methodologies. Some of the results 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.

Threshold

0.10

Home

6.6

7.0

Cost-Per-Print

4.6

6.3

Cartridge

3.4

4.2

Expected Maintenance

5.5

6.5

Full Comparison

Home

6.6

7.0

Small Office

5.0

6.0

Student

6.9

Set-And-Forget

4.4

6.3

Photo

8.1

7.7

Page Yield

3.4

Printing Speed

3.4

6.1

Document Quality

8.0

7.5

Scanning

6.6

Color Quality

6.7

Recurring Costs

6.3

Design

Build Quality

5.5

6.5

Build Quality Close Up

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Epson WorkForce WF-2850 Build Quality Close Up

Type

All-In-One

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Dimensions

8.3

0.0

ISO View Picture

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Epson WorkForce WF-2850 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)

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Max Height

8.7" (22.1 cm)

9.4" (24.0 cm)

Max Width

17.0" (43.2 cm)

14.8" (37.5 cm)

Max Depth

21.1" (53.5 cm)

23.0" (58.5 cm)

Weight

12.9 lbs (5.9 kg)

12.0 lbs (5.4 kg)

Display Screen

4.0

6.5

Display Screen Picture

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Display Screen

Yes

Display Screen Size

1.9" (4.9 cm)

2.4" (6.1 cm)

Touchscreen

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Cartridge

3.4

4.2

Cartridge Picture In The Printer

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Epson WorkForce WF-2850 Cartridge Picture In The Printer

Technology

Inkjet

SuperTank

Photo Cartridge

Color

Yes

Number Of Color Cartridges

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

High Yield Cartridge

Yes

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Expected Maintenance

5.5

6.5

Ink Related Maintenance

Expected

Drum Unit

No Drum Unit

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Risk Of Clogging

4.0

Print Technology

Inkjet

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Scanner Features

6.9

7.2

Scanner Flatbed Picture

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Scanner

ADF + Flatbed

ADF Capacity

20 pages

30 pages

Scan Speed

1 PPM

4 PPM

Duplex Scanning

Max Flatbed Scan Size

8.5" x 11"

Max ADF Scan Size

8.5" x 14"

Flatbed Hinge Adjustability

0.43" (11 mm)

Fax

Yes

Copy

Yes

OCR Included

Built-in

Software

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Ease Of Unclogging

Printhead Location

In The Cartridge

Printhead Serviceability

User Replaceable

High Flushing Volume

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In The Box

In the Box Picture

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Epson WorkForce WF-2850 In the Box Picture

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Scan Quality

6.0

Scan Quality Photo

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Epson WorkForce WF-2850 Scan Quality Photo

Max Scan Resolution

1,200 DPI

Max Scan Color Depth

24Bit

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Battery

Advertised Battery Life

N/A

Tested Charging Time

N/A

Efficiency

Cost-Per-Print

4.6

6.3

Printer Total Cost

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Epson WorkForce WF-2850 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

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Printing Speed

3.4

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

Input Tray Capacity

100 pages

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Document

Black & White Documents

8.0

7.5

B&W Document Picture

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Epson WorkForce WF-2850 B&W Document Picture

Color Ink Needed For Black & White

Yes

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Color Documents

8.5

7.5

Color Document Picture

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Epson WorkForce WF-2850 Color Document Picture

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Cost-Per-Print

4.6

6.3

Printer Total Cost

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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

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Printing Speed

3.4

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

Input Tray Capacity

100 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

297 g/m²

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Scanner

Scanner Features

6.9

7.2

Scanner Flatbed Picture

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Scanner

ADF + Flatbed

ADF Capacity

20 pages

30 pages

Scan Speed

1 PPM

4 PPM

Duplex Scanning

Max Flatbed Scan Size

8.5" x 11"

Max ADF Scan Size

8.5" x 14"

Flatbed Hinge Adjustability

0.43" (11 mm)

Fax

Yes

Copy

Yes

OCR Included

Built-in

Software

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Scan Quality

6.0

Scan Quality Photo

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Max Scan Resolution

1,200 DPI

Max Scan Color Depth

24Bit

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Photo

Color Gamut

7.5

8.0

Parrots Picture

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Color Range Picture

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Epson WorkForce WF-2850 Color Range Picture

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Color Accuracy

6.7

5.4

Friends Picture

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Color dE Picture

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Epson WorkForce WF-2850 Color dE Picture

Color dE Graph

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Average Color dE

6.69

9.40

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Small Details

8.5

9.0

Small Details Photo

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Epson WorkForce WF-2850 Small Details Photo

Max Print Resolution (DPI)

4800 x 1200

5760 x 1440

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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

Mobile App And Connectivity

Connectivity

7.0

Inputs Picture

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Wireless

Yes

Wi-Fi via Router

Yes

Wi-Fi Direct

Yes

Bluetooth

Ethernet

USB Input To Computer

Yes

External Storage Support

Apple AirPrint

Yes

Mopria Print Service

Yes

Mobile App

8.9

App Printscreen

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Mobile App

Yes

App Name

Canon Print Inkjet/Selphy

Epson Smart Panel

iOS

Yes

Android

Yes

Photo (JPEG, PNG)

Android and iOS

PDF

Android and iOS

Microsoft Office Files

Android and iOS

Android Only

Text Files (TXT)

Android Only

Webpages (HTML)

Android and iOS

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OS Compatibility

Windows

Fully

macOS

Fully

Chrome OS

Fully

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Black

PIXMA TR4720

Black

WorkForce WF-2850

Black

PIXMA TR4722

Black

WorkForce WF-2850

Black

PIXMA TR4725

Black

WorkForce WF-2850

B&H

Black

PIXMA TR4750i

Black

WorkForce WF-2850

Black/White

PIXMA TR4751i

Black

WorkForce WF-2850

Epson

White

PIXMA TR4720

White

PIXMA TR4723