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Epson EcoTank ET-2850
Canon PIXMA TS9520a
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TypeAll-In-One
TechnologyInkjet
SuperTank
Yes
Wireless
Yes
ColorYes
TypeAll-In-One
TechnologyInkjet
SuperTank
No
Wireless
Yes
ColorYes
Our Verdict
Epson EcoTank ET-2850
Canon PIXMA TS9520a
The Canon PIXMA TS9520a and the Epson EcoTank ET-2850 are both all-in-one inkjet printers. The Canon has more features, like an automatic document feeder, Ethernet connectivity, and support for wide-format paper (up to 11" x 17"); however, the Epson costs less to maintain over time since it's a supertank model with significantly higher page yields. As for print quality, the Epson produces nicer black-and-white documents and has a wider color range, but it isn't nearly as color-accurate as the Canon.
Variants
- EcoTank ET-2850 (Black)
- EcoTank ET-2850 (White)
- PIXMA TS9520a (Black)
- PIXMA TS9550a (Black)
- PIXMA TS9521Ca (White)
- PIXMA TS9551Ca (White)
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Main Differences for
Family
Family
Threshold
Family
7.8
7.5
Cost-Per-Print
10
7.8
Color Accuracy
4.0
7.9
Black & White Documents
8.0
6.5
Expected Maintenance
6.0
7.0
Scanner Features
6.1
7.2
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
6.5
8.0
Build Quality Close Up
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Type
All-In-One
All-In-One
Dimensions
ISO View Picture
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Height
7.2" (18.4 cm)
7.5" (19.1 cm)
Width
14.8" (37.5 cm)
18.5" (46.9 cm)
Depth
13.5" (34.4 cm)
14.3" (36.3 cm)
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Height When In Use
9.9" (25.2 cm)
14.0" (35.5 cm)
Width When In Use
14.8" (37.5 cm)
18.5" (46.9 cm)
Depth When In Use
22.0" (55.8 cm)
32.9" (83.5 cm)
Weight
12.5 lbs (5.6 kg)
20.9 lbs (9.5 kg)
Expected Maintenance
6.0
7.0
Ink Related Maintenance
Expected
Expected
Drum Unit
No Drum Unit
No Drum Unit
Display Screen
6.0
8.5
Display Screen Picture
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Display Screen
Yes
Yes
Display Screen Size
1.5" (3.7 cm)
4.3" (10.8 cm)
Touchscreen
No
Yes
Cartridge
10
6.6
Cartridge Picture In The Printer
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Technology
Inkjet
Inkjet
SuperTank
Yes
No
Photo Cartridge
No
Yes
Color
Yes
Yes
Number Of Color Cartridges
3
4
Black Cartridge Model
T502 Black
PGI-280
Tested Black Page Yield
374 prints
12.42 prints
Estimated Black Page Yield
7,106 prints
236 prints
Color Cartridge Model
T502 Multi-Color
CLI-281
Tested Color Page Yield
186 prints
16.34 prints
Estimated Color Page Yield
3,957 prints
374 prints
Third Party Cartridge
No Cartridges
Purchased One Worked
Ink Type
Dye And Pigment
Dye And Pigment
High Yield Cartridge
No Cartridge
Yes
Scanner Features
6.1
7.2
Scanner Flatbed Picture
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Scanner
Flatbed
ADF + Flatbed
ADF Capacity
N/A
20 pages
Scan Speed
1 PPM
6 PPM
Duplex Scanning
No
No
Max Flatbed Scan Size
8.5" x 11"
8.5" x 11"
Max ADF Scan Size
No ADF
8.5" x 14"
Flatbed Hinge Adjustability
0.00" (0 mm)
0.36" (9 mm)
Fax
No
No
Copy
Yes
Yes
OCR Included
Software
Software
Scan Quality
7.0
6.0
Scan Quality Photo
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Max Scan Resolution
1,200 DPI
1,200 DPI
Max Scan Color Depth
24Bit
24Bit
In The Box
In the Box Picture
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Battery
Advertised Battery Life
N/A
N/A
Tested Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Document
Black & White Documents
8.0
6.5
B&W Document Picture
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Color Ink Needed For Black & White
Yes
No
Color Documents
7.5
7.5
Color Document Picture
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Cost-Per-Print
10
7.8
Printer Total Cost
Black Cartridge Price
19.99 US$
19.99 US$
Color Cartridge Price
38.95 US$
47.99 US$
Black-Only Printing Cost
0.003 US$/print
0.085 US$/print
Color Printing Cost
0.010 US$/print
0.128 US$/print
Photo Printing Cost
0.026 US$/print
0.262 US$/print
Ink Subscription
No
Optional
Printing Speed
6.1
5.6
Printing Speed Video
Black Only Text Document
8 PPM
9 PPM
Color Document
4 PPM
4 PPM
Photo Printing Time
100.0 s
60.0 s
Single Page Out Time (Black Only)
15.0 s
32.6 s
Duplex Printing
Automatic
Automatic
Input Tray Capacity
100 pages
200 pages
Document Printing Sizes
Letter (8.5" x 11")
Yes
Yes
Legal (8.5" x 14")
Yes
Yes
Tabloid (11" x 17")
No
Yes
A6 (105mm x 148mm)
Yes
Yes
A5 (148mm x 210mm)
Yes
Yes
A4 (210mm x 297mm)
Yes
Yes
Max Paper Weight
297 g/m²
670 g/m²
Photo
Color Gamut
8.0
7.0
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Color Range Picture
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Color Accuracy
4.0
7.9
Friends Picture
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Color dE Picture
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Color dE Graph
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Average Color dE
11.24
4.24
Small Details
8.5
8.5
Small Details Photo
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Max Print Resolution (DPI)
4800 x 1200
4800 x 1200
Photo Printing Sizes
9.5
9.5
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
Yes
Glossy Paper (13" x 19")
No
No
Borderless Printing
Yes
Yes
Mobile App And Connectivity
Connectivity
7.0
9.0
Inputs Picture
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Ethernet
No
Yes
USB Input To Computer
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
No
No
Wireless
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi via Router
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Direct
Yes
Yes
External Storage Support
No
Yes
Apple AirPrint
Yes
Yes
Mopria Print Service
Yes
Yes
Mobile App
10
8.9
App Printscreen
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Mobile App
Yes
Yes
App Name
Epson Smart Panel
Canon PRINT
iOS
Yes
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
Photo (JPEG, PNG)
Android and iOS
Android and iOS
PDF
Android and iOS
Android and iOS
Microsoft Office Files
Android Only
Android Only
Text Files (TXT)
Android Only
No
Webpages (HTML)
Android and iOS
No
OS Compatibility
Windows
Fully
Fully
macOS
Fully
Fully
Chrome OS
Fully
Fully
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