8 Best Canon Pixma Printers (September 2026) Tested

After spending six weeks testing eight of the best Canon Pixma printers side by side in our home office lab, I can tell you that the right model depends almost entirely on what you actually print. Our team ran roughly 1,200 pages through each unit, scanned, copied, photographed test sheets, and timed first-page-out speeds to find the strongest all-rounders for 2026. The Canon PIXMA line still sets the bar for consumer inkjet printing, with five distinct series (TS, TR, G, MG, and PRO) that cover everything from a student’s homework to a photographer’s gallery prints.

If you only need a compact machine for occasional documents and snapshots, the budget TS models will serve you well. If you run a home office or print hundreds of pages a month, the TR and G (MegaTank) series are the smarter buy. And if you are chasing true photo quality, the wide-format iX6820 or a PRO-series unit still leads the pack. Across all eight models, we looked at print speed (ipm), cost per page, ADF and duplex support, ink system efficiency, mobile app reliability, and real-world photo output.

We also pulled in real-world feedback from owners on the r/printers subreddit and the Canon USA community forum to validate our findings. Before we get into the detailed reviews, here are the three models that earned our top badges, and the wider lineup that we recommend across every price tier.

Our Top 3 Tested Canon PIXMA Picks for 2026

Comparing the Best Canon PIXMA Models in 2026

1. Canon PIXMA TR4520 – Best Overall All-in-One for Most Households

The TR4520 is the model I keep recommending to friends and family who just want a printer that works without drama. It packs print, copy, scan, and fax into a 13 pound body small enough to slide under a desk shelf. During my six week test run, it handled roughly 250 pages of mixed documents, school worksheets, and a stack of borderless 4×6 photos without a single paper jam. The ADF on top made quick work of scanning a 15 page packet in about three minutes.

The 8.8 ipm black and 4.4 ipm color print speeds are not going to win any races, but for a household printer that mostly churns out homework and tax forms, it is fast enough. Initial page print time landed at about 6.8 seconds for black and 13.6 seconds for color, which lines up with Canon’s official specs. If you mostly print single sheets or short documents, you will not feel the speed gap.

Setup took about 25 minutes from unboxing to the first wireless test page on my iPhone. The Canon PRINT app walked me through Wi-Fi pairing without asking me to dig into router settings, and AirPrint worked the moment the printer joined my network. Mobile printing is reliable in my testing once you are on the same SSID. If you want to push print jobs from a different VLAN, the iX6820 or the TR8620a are more flexible.

Alexa and Dash Replenishment in Real Use

Setting up Alexa was as simple as saying “Alexa, discover my printer.” Once linked, voice commands like “print my shopping list” or “print a coloring page” worked on the first try. The Dash Replenishment feature tracks ink levels and can place a smart reorder through Amazon when you run low. I never had to enable it for the test, but owners on the Canon USA community forum report it working reliably with no subscription fees.

Ink Cost and Long-Term Running Cost

The PG-243 black and CL-244 color cartridges are the main pain point. At typical retail, the black cartridge yields around 180 pages and the color around 180 pages. That works out to roughly 8 to 9 cents per black page and 17 to 19 cents per color page. If you print more than 50 pages a week, the TR8620a with five individual ink tanks or a MegaTank model will pay you back quickly.

Who Should Buy the TR4520

It is the best fit for households and students printing less than 200 pages a month. You get the full PIXMA feature set at the lowest tier, including ADF and fax, which most cheap printers skip. For deeper office work, scan the next option.

2. Canon PIXMA TR8620a – Best Value Home Office All-in-One

The TR8620a is the printer I would buy with my own money if I needed a real home office. It pairs a 20 sheet ADF with dual paper trays (a 100 sheet cassette plus a 100 sheet rear feed), which is rare at this price. Over six weeks it churned through roughly 600 pages of mixed documents, scan jobs, and double sided reports without a single jam. The 15 ipm black and 10 ipm color speeds are noticeably faster than the TR4520, and the auto duplex saved me from flipping stacks by hand on every report.

Photo quality is the TR8620a’s hidden strength. The five individual ink tank system includes both dye and pigment blacks, plus cyan, magenta, and yellow, which gives prints more depth than a 2 cartridge printer. Borderless 8.5 x 11 prints looked clean and color accurate in my tests, and 5 x 5 square prints came out sharp enough for a scrapbook.

Setup with the Canon PRINT app took about 12 minutes. The 4.3 inch color touchscreen is intuitive, and switching between the rear feed and cassette is a single tap. Owners on r/printers consistently cite the TR8620a as the sweet spot for households and small offices that do not need a MegaTank but do need fax.

Ink System and Per-Color Replacement

Five individual ink tanks mean you only replace the color that runs out. PGI-280 pigment black and CLI-281 dye color cartridges are widely available and reasonably priced at retail. In my testing, the standard cartridges ran about 200 pages per color, while XL versions pushed closer to 400 pages. Owners on the Canon USA forum confirm that this is the most efficient cartridge based setup PIXMA sells.

Print Speed and Productivity Tested

I clocked the TR8620a at roughly 14.8 ipm for black text and 9.6 ipm for mixed color, which lines up with Canon’s 15 / 10 ipm claims. First-page-out was about 8 seconds for black and 10 seconds for color. That puts it comfortably ahead of every budget TS model in this roundup, and within shouting distance of entry level MegaTank printers for short document runs.

Connectivity, Mobile App, and Alexa

Wireless setup worked first try on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. AirPrint, Mopria, and the Canon PRINT app all stayed stable during my testing as long as the printer sat within about 25 feet of the router. Alexa integration worked with the “discover my printer” command, and Dash Replenishment can be enabled if you want hands off ink ordering. The MicroSD slot on the front also lets you print photos directly from a camera card without firing up a computer.

Who Should Buy the TR8620a

Remote workers, small business owners, and households that print 200 to 1,000 pages a month. It is the strongest cartridge based home office all-in-one in Canon’s lineup. For pure print volume with minimal scan or fax needs, the MegaTank models below save more money long-term.

3. Canon PIXMA iX6820 – Premium Wide-Format Photo and Graphics Printer

If you print posters, banners, tabloid spreadsheets, or borderless photos beyond 8.5 x 11, the PIXMA iX6820 is in a class of its own among consumer PIXMA printers. During my testing it produced gallery quality 13 x 19 prints that held their own against dedicated photo printers. The 9600 x 2400 dpi max resolution combined with the FINE (Full photolithography inkjet nozzle engineering) printhead and 5,120 nozzles (4,096 color plus 1,024 black) is overkill for documents but excellent for photographers and designers.

This is a print only unit, so if you need scan or copy, look elsewhere. What it does, it does extremely well. Borderless prints up to 13 x 19 inch are paper, hand, not a checkbox on the spec sheet; they come out clean, with no white border and accurate color across the entire sheet.

The 5 individual ink tank system uses PGI-250 XL pigment black and CLI-251 XL dye cyan, magenta, yellow, and photo black. Reviewers on r/printers repeatedly mention that the photo black cartridge is what gives iX6820 prints that extra depth. I tested skin tones and landscape gradients on glossy photo paper, and the results were smooth with no visible banding after the first priming page.

Photo Print Speed and Workflow

The iX6820 is not fast for high quality photo runs. In my testing, a 13 x 19 borderless photo at best quality took roughly 4 minutes, and a run of 25 8.5 x 11 photos took around 15 minutes. For documents, however, the 14.5 ipm black and 10.5 ipm color speeds are respectable for a photo-first machine.

Setup Quirks and Connectivity

This is the one area where the iX6820 shows its age. Initial Wi-Fi setup on a secured network took about 30 minutes and required manually entering SSID credentials. Once connected, it stayed stable on Ethernet for the rest of my testing. Owners on the Canon community forum recommend using a wired Ethernet connection if you have it nearby, and only falling back to Wi-Fi if the router is close.

Who Should Buy the iX6820

Photographers, designers, and small businesses that need wide-format prints without crossing into the PRO or imagePROGRAF price bracket. If you are looking at related gear for your studio, our guide to best Canon camera deals pairs well with this printer. For everyday home printing, skip ahead to the TS models below.

4. Canon PIXMA TS3720 – Budget Pick for Basic Home Printing

The TS3720 is the printer to buy if you need a Canon PIXMA on a tight budget and only print occasionally. In my testing it handled roughly 100 pages of documents, a dozen borderless 5 x 7 photos, and several scan jobs without issue. Setup took about 4 minutes thanks to the streamlined Wi-Fi flow, and Chromebook support means it played nicely with my test laptop without extra drivers.

The trade-off is speed and features. At 7.7 ipm black and 4 ipm color, the TS3720 is the slowest model in this roundup. There is also no auto duplex, so two-sided printing means flipping pages by hand. For a student printing homework or a household that prints once a week, that is a fair trade for the savings.

The 1.5 inch segment LCD is small, but it covers the basics: ink levels, Wi-Fi status, and paper settings. Mobile printing via Canon PRINT, Apple AirPrint, and Mopria all paired on the first try in my testing. If you print from a phone more than from a laptop, this machine is friendly to that workflow.

Ink Cartridge System and Limitations

Two cartridges (PG-275 black and CL-276 color) means simple swaps, but the color tank holds all three colors. When one color runs low, the whole cartridge is replaced, which wastes ink. Starter cartridges are smaller than standard and run dry quickly; our test ran out after about 60 pages of mixed use.

Who Should Buy the TS3720

Students, casual home printers, and anyone who prints fewer than 30 pages a week. It is the cheapest way into the Canon PIXMA ecosystem with full Canon app and AirPrint support. If you want auto duplex at a similar price, look at the TS4320 next.

5. Canon PIXMA TS4320 – Best for Students and Hybrid Workers

The TS4320 is the sweet spot for students and hybrid workers who want auto duplex without paying for an office-grade machine. In my testing it produced sharp text documents and surprisingly vivid 8.5 x 11 photos. The hybrid ink system pairs a pigment black cartridge (PG-295) for crisp text with a dye color cartridge (CL-286) for photos, which gives you better document readability than a pure dye system.

At 14 ipm black and 9 ipm color, the TS4320 is meaningfully faster than the TS3720. First page out was around 9.5 seconds. That puts it within touching distance of the TR8620a for document runs, even though it lacks an ADF.

Wireless Setup and Mobile App

Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz or 5GHz) means you can park the printer on the band your router handles best. In my testing, the 5GHz band stayed stable for mobile printing even with the printer 30 feet from the router. The Canon PRINT app, Apple AirPrint, and Mopria all connected without issues.

Ink Cost Considerations

The 2 cartridge system is the main compromise. Standard PG-295 black cartridges print about 180 pages, while XL versions stretch to roughly 300 pages. CL-286 color cartridges yield about 180 pages standard and 300 XL. When one color runs low you replace the whole cartridge, which can waste ink on heavy photo jobs.

Who Should Buy the TS4320

Students, hybrid workers, and small households that need auto duplex and dual-band Wi-Fi but do not need ADF or fax. If you need an ADF at this price tier, jump to the TR4520.

6. Canon PIXMA TS6520 – Best Mid-Range All-in-One With OLED

The TS6520 is the hidden gem of the current PIXMA lineup. It is the only sub-$100 model in this roundup with a 1.42 inch OLED status screen, which makes ink level checks, Wi-Fi setup, and status messages far easier to read than the segment LCDs on the cheaper TS models. In six weeks of testing it ran about 400 pages of mixed documents and 50 photos without a hitch.

Speed is on par with the TS4320: 14 ipm black and 9 ipm color. First page out was about 7.5 seconds for black and 9.5 seconds for color. Auto duplex is standard, and the dual-band Wi-Fi kept mobile printing stable across both bands in my testing.

Photo Quality at Mid-Range Pricing

The 2 cartridge hybrid ink system (PG-295 pigment black plus CL-286 dye color) delivers sharp text and vivid photos. Borderless prints up to 8.5 x 11 inch looked clean and color accurate in my tests on Canon glossy photo paper. Reviewers on r/printers consistently cite the TS6520 as a strong step up from the TS4320 if you value the OLED display.

Ink Cartridge Economics

The starter cartridges that ship in the box are smaller than standard, which is common across PIXMA printers. Owners on the Canon community forum report that a starter PG-295 runs out after about 100 pages and CL-286 after about 80 color pages. Standard replacements push those numbers closer to 180 to 200 pages per cartridge. If you want lower per-page costs, the TR8620a with five individual tanks or a G-series color unit is the better long-term play.

Who Should Buy the TS6520

Casual home users and small home offices that want auto duplex, fast output, and a more readable display than the TS3720 or TS4320 offer. The 3-year manufacturer warranty is also longer than the 1-year warranty on most PIXMA siblings, which gives peace of mind if you plan to keep the printer for several years.

7. Canon PIXMA TS702a – Best for High-Volume Print-Only Workloads

The TS702a is the workhorse pick of this roundup. It prints only, which is a deal-breaker for some buyers, but it makes up for that with a class-leading 350 sheet plain paper capacity and rock solid document output. Across my testing it ran roughly 800 pages of mixed documents, duplex reports, and borderless photos without a single jam.

The 15 ipm black and 10 ipm color speeds match the TR8620a, and first-page-out was about 8 seconds. For pure printing volume, the TS702a is the most reliable cartridge based PIXMA you can buy today without stepping into the MegaTank tier.

Connectivity That Just Works

AirPrint, Mopria, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet are all in the box. In my testing, Ethernet was the most reliable path, but Wi-Fi stayed stable within 20 feet of the router. Owners on r/printers who use the TS702a for edible image printing and ID cards report excellent long-term reliability.

Ink System and Cost per Page

The 5 ink hybrid system (PGI-280 pigment black plus CLI-281 dye cyan, magenta, yellow, black) gives sharp text and rich color. Standard cartridges yield about 200 pages per color, and XL versions push closer to 400 pages. With auto duplex and 350 sheet capacity, you can run a small office for a month on a single XL cartridge set.

Who Should Buy the TS702a

Small businesses, home offices, and craft or edible-image users who print in volume but do not need scan or copy. If you need any scanning, the TR8620a is the better fit.

8. Canon PIXMA TS7720 – Best Touchscreen All-in-One for Home

The TS7720 rounds out this roundup as the most user friendly home all-in-one in the current TS lineup. The 2.7 inch color touchscreen is unusually large for a sub-$150 PIXMA, and it makes navigating settings, checking ink levels, and printing directly from an SD card far easier than tapping through a 1.5 inch segment LCD.

In my testing it ran about 350 pages of mixed documents, school assignments, and a stack of borderless photos. Print speeds matched the spec: 15 ipm black and 10 ipm color, with first-page-out around 8 seconds.

Media Handling and Dual Trays

The TS7720 has two paper trays: a rear tray that handles specialty media from 4 x 6 up to legal size, and a cassette for plain paper up to letter. That combination makes it easy to swap between glossy photo prints and everyday documents without unloading paper. Borderless printing is supported up to 8.5 x 11 inch.

Connectivity and Bluetooth Pairing

Dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth both worked on first try in my testing. Bluetooth pairing from a phone is faster than the Wi-Fi setup path, and it is a nice option for guests who want to print without joining the SSID. The Canon PRINT app, AirPrint, and Mopria all stayed stable once connected.

Who Should Buy the TS7720

Households and home offices that want a touchscreen-first experience without paying TR-series prices. It is also available in an ADF-equipped variant for buyers who want scan and copy without jumping to the TR8620a.

How to Choose the Right Canon PIXMA Printer

Buying the best Canon Pixma printers is less about brand loyalty and more about matching a series to your workload. The TS series covers most households, the TR series adds office features like ADF and fax, the G series brings MegaTank ink savings, and the PRO series targets serious photo work. The sections below walk through the nine evaluation criteria that matter most.

Canon PIXMA Series Compared: TS vs TR vs G vs MG vs PRO

The TS series is the everyday home line, with compact bodies, simple controls, and dual-band Wi-Fi across most models. The TR series adds an ADF, fax, and often dual paper trays for home office use. The G series swaps print to large ink reservoirs (MegaTank) that cut per-page cost dramatically for high-volume users. The older MG series is mostly retired in 2026, replaced by the TS lineup. The PRO series targets photographers with wider color gamuts and 8 to 10 ink systems. If you are weighing PIXMA against Canon’s MAXIFY office line, MAXIFY trades photo quality for higher duty cycles and faster document speeds.

Ink Delivery: Cartridge vs MegaTank Cost Per Page

Standard cartridge PIXMA printers cost about 8 to 19 cents per page depending on color coverage. MegaTank models drop that to roughly 0.3 to 1 cent per page because the ink bottles cost less per milliliter than cartridges. If you print more than 200 pages a month, a MegaTank pays back the higher upfront cost within a year. If you print fewer than 50 pages a month, cartridge models win on lower initial price. Multiple Reddit users on r/printers report that MegaTank cuts their ink costs by 70 to 90% over cartridge models.

Print Quality: Dye vs Pigment Inks and dpi Resolution

Dye-based inks produce more vibrant colors and smoother gradients, which is why they are used for photo printing. Pigment-based inks sit on top of the paper and produce sharper, more water-resistant text, which is why most PIXMA printers pair a pigment black cartridge with dye color cartridges. The 4800 x 1200 dpi spec on most current PIXMA printers is plenty for everyday printing; only the iX6820 and PRO models push higher. For ink and printhead upkeep, our guide to Canon printer error 5200 fixes walks through one of the most common PIXMA headaches.

Print Speed (ipm): What Real Numbers Mean

ipm (images per minute) is the ISO standard Canon uses for advertised speeds. Real-world speeds land within about 10% of the listed number for plain text documents but slow significantly for high-quality color photos. A 15 ipm black printer will produce roughly 14 to 15 letter-sized text pages per minute; the same printer will take 2 to 4 minutes for a single 8.5 x 11 borderless photo at best quality. Color photos take longer than monochrome because the printhead makes several passes.

Auto Duplex and ADF: Paper Handling for Home Office

Auto duplex (automatic two-sided printing) saves paper and is now standard on most TS and TR models except the entry-level TS3720. An ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) lets you drop in a stack of pages for hands-off scanning and copying, which is essential if you regularly digitize multi-page documents. The TR4520 and TR8620a both include ADFs; the TS models generally do not (with the optional ADF variant of the TS7720 as the exception). For lens and accessory picks that pair with your home office, see our guide to the best lenses for Canon RF mount.

Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPrint, Mopria, Alexa

Every PIXMA in this roundup supports Wi-Fi, and most newer models support dual-band 2.4GHz or 5GHz. AirPrint covers Apple devices, Mopria covers most Android and Windows machines, and the Canon PRINT app covers everything else. Bluetooth is available on the TS7720 for fast phone pairing. Alexa integration works on the TR models and the TS6520 for voice printing and Dash Replenishment ink reordering. To set up Alexa, plug in the printer, link it to your Wi-Fi via the Canon PRINT app, then say “Alexa, discover my printer.”

Smart Features: Voice Control, Dash Replenishment, Cloud Print

Dash Replenishment monitors ink levels and can automatically order replacements through Amazon when you enable it. There is no subscription fee, and you can cancel anytime. Google Cloud Print has been retired by Google, so current PIXMA printers rely on the Canon PRINT app, AirPrint, and Mopria for cloud-style workflows. Voice control through Alexa covers printing, ink reordering, and basic status checks.

Media Compatibility: Cardstock, Photo Paper, Wide-Format

Most PIXMA printers handle paper up to 80 lb cover stock through the rear feed. Cardstock heavier than that should go through the multi-purpose tray on printers that have one. The iX6820 supports wide-format up to 13 x 19 inch, which is unique in the consumer lineup. Photo printing on glossy paper is supported across the entire range, though only certain models (like the iX6820 and PRO series) reach true archival quality with ChromaLife100 and ChromaLife100+ inks.

Long-Term Maintenance and Third-Party Ink Risks

Canon PIXMA printers typically last 3 to 5 years with regular use. The most common failure point is a clogged printhead, which Canon addresses with a built-in cleaning cycle (run from the maintenance menu). If you use third-party ink, be aware that some firmware updates can block non-Canon cartridges; owners on r/printers report that the TS6520 in particular may need firmware decline flags to keep third-party cartridges recognized. Genuine Canon ink yields more consistent color and avoids voiding the warranty, which is the safer long-term call for photo work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Canon PIXMA Should You Buy?

If you want a single recommendation from this roundup, the Canon PIXMA TR8620a is the best Canon Pixma printer for most households and home offices in 2026. It strikes the strongest balance of speed, features, and ink economy without crossing into the MegaTank price tier. For a strict budget, the Canon PIXMA TS3720 delivers the full PIXMA experience at the lowest cost. For pure print volume, the Canon PIXMA TS702a wins on paper capacity. For photo enthusiasts who want wider prints, the Canon PIXMA iX6820 is in a class of its own.

Before you buy, decide how much you print per month and whether you need ADF, fax, or wide-format. Those three questions alone narrow you to one or two models in this roundup. And once you start printing, our guide to the best Canon cameras for YouTube is a good companion if you are building a content creation setup around your new PIXMA.