from $215
The Canon PIXMA TR8620a is a versatile wireless all-in-one inkjet printer designed for home office environments, offering print, scan, copy, and fax functionalities. It features a user-friendly 4.3" color touchscreen LCD for easy navigation and supports wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, and Wi-Fi Direct for convenient printing from various devices. With a 5-individual ink cartridge system (pigment-based black, dye-based colors), automatic duplex printing and copying, and a 200-sheet paper capacity across two input trays, this printer is ideal for handling a wide range of everyday document and photo tasks.
Buy a laser printer unless you regularly print high-quality glossy photos. For high-volume color, consider an ink-tank printer (Megatank/Ecotank) instead of traditional cartridge models to save hundreds on ink. Available from $215.
Inkjet printers have a razor-and-blades model: cheap upfront, but exorbitant ink costs. Laser printers cost more upfront but have a vastly superior and cheaper cost of ownership over their lifespan.
Common Failure Modes
Inkjet printers almost always fail due to dried and clogged printheads from infrequent use. Laser printers are much more robust but may eventually require fuser or drum replacements after thousands of pages.
Buy a laser printer unless you regularly print high-quality glossy photos. For high-volume color, consider an ink-tank printer (Megatank/Ecotank) instead of traditional cartridge models to save hundreds on ink.
Printers suffer from mechanical wear on gears and rollers. Cheaper inkjets may last a few years, while robust laser printers can last over a decade.
The Canon PIXMA TR8620a Wireless Home Office All-in-One Printer is available at bhphoto, starting at $215.
Inkjet printers have a razor-and-blades model: cheap upfront, but exorbitant ink costs. Laser printers cost more upfront but have a vastly superior and cheaper cost of ownership over their lifespan.
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