The 5 Best Canon Printers of 2024 Reviews

Updates

• 07/04/2024 Canon PIXMA TS3720/TS3722 reviewed
• 05/09/2024 Canon MegaTank MAXIFY GX2020/GX1020 reviewed
• 04/22/2024 Canon PIXMA TR8620a updated
• 04/16/2024 Canon PIXMA TS6420a updated
• 04/12/2024 Canon PIXMA G7020 updated

Best Canon Printers

1. Best Canon Printer

   

   

   

   

   

   Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw 5

   
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   Type All in One

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   Color Yes

   Wireless Yes

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   The best Canon printer we've tested is the Canon imageCLASS MF753Cdw. This color laser all-in-one produces exceptionally sharp documents and prints quickly at up to 23 black or 36 color pages per minute. Its wide connectivity options make it easy to access, and its scanner produces amazing scans and processes multi-page and double-sided documents quickly through its automatic feeder. If you don't need duplex scanning, know there's a cheaper variant, the Canon imageCLASS MF751Cdw. Except for the lack of duplex scanning, it has the same features and print quality as the MF753Cdw, so you aren't compromising much.

   This printer yields around 1700 black and 1200 color prints from a single set of toner. The cartridges are expensive, but since you don't have to replace them often, you won't have to spend much in the long run. Also, these cartridges contain the drum, so you don't have to spend extra to replace the drum separately. That said, an integrated drum isn't always better, as the drum typically lasts much longer than the toner cartridges, and you'll have to discard the entire cartridge if the drum gets damaged, wasting usable toner. Like most laser models, this printer isn't ideal for photo printing, as it produces low-res, dull, and grainy pictures.

   Another option is the Canon Color imageCLASS MF656Cdw, one of the best Canon all-in-one printers we've tested. It's slightly cheaper and costs less to maintain due to its higher page yield. However, it only prints up to 22 pages per minute, and that's only via a wired USB or Ethernet connection, which is inconvenient if you don't have a place near your computer or router to place the printer.

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2. Best Upper Mid-Range Canon Printer

   

   

   

   

   

   Canon PIXMA G7020 2

   
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   Color Yes

   Wireless Yes

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   If you don't need all the bells and whistles of a high-end model like the Canon imageCLASS MF753Cdw, you can save some money with the Canon PIXMA G7020, one of the best Canon PIXMA printers we've tested. It's a great option to keep your maintenance costs low because it has a refillable ink tank that yields around 5400 black and 4700 color prints. Plus, replacement ink is cheap, so you won't have to worry about high maintenance costs if you print a lot. It has the usual Wi-Fi and USB connectivity plus an Ethernet port.

   This model produces high-quality black and color documents. Printed pictures look detailed, and while color accuracy isn't the best, it isn't bad enough to make photos look unnatural or bad. Unfortunately, patience is necessary when printing, as it can only churn out eight black or three color pages per minute. Its ADF scanner is also slow and doesn't support duplex scanning, though it's still more convenient than scanning each page manually. The printer requires a little more maintenance than laser models, as the printheads can clog after extended use, and refilling the tanks can be messy if you aren't careful.

   The Canon PIXMA G4270 is another upper mid-range model worth considering. It produces nicer documents and yields significantly more color prints. However, it has a narrower color range, so printed pictures look more dull and less detailed, especially in darker areas. Also, unlike the G7020, it lacks Ethernet connectivity and automatic double-sided printing.

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3. Best Mid-Range Canon Printer

   

   

   

   

   

   Canon PIXMA TR8620a 1

   
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   Color Yes

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   The best Canon all-in-one printer in the mid-range price category is the Canon PIXMA TR8620a. It's an all-in-one color inkjet printer with plenty of features to meet every family member's needs. It feels decently well-built and has wide connectivity options, including wireless printing via Wi-Fi, Apple AirPrint, and Mopria Print Service, making it easily accessible to everyone in the household. The flatbed scanner's lid can extend slightly to accommodate thicker books and documents, and there's an automatic document feeder to make scanning long documents easier. It also has an optical character recognition feature that lets you scan documents into a text file, meaning you can edit the text.

   As for its printing performance, it can print excellent-looking photos with plenty of fine details and vibrant colors. Its black page yield isn't that great, so you'll have to replace the black ink cartridge fairly often, but its color page yield is good as it can print over 300 color pages before the ink runs low. The ink cartridges are inexpensive, so the printer doesn't cost much to maintain. Its printing speed is okay; it churns out about 12 black and white or four color pages per minute and can perform automatic double-sided printing. Overall, it's a versatile all-in-one and one of the best Canon printers for home use we've tested.

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4. Best Budget Canon Printer

   

   

   

   

   

   Canon PIXMA MG3620 5

   
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   Color Yes

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   If you have a tight budget, we recommend the Canon PIXMA MG3620. It's a basic all-in-one inkjet printer with a flatbed scanner, Wi-Fi and USB connectivity, and a two-cartridge system. However, it's still one of the best Canon printers and still produces good-quality documents and photos, so if you're only looking for a printer for the occasional one-off project, this printer can get the job done without costing you too much. The scanner also produces high-quality scans; it just doesn't have an automatic feeder or fax functionality.

   The main downside of this printer is its page yield. Its black and tri-color cartridges yield only around 200 black and color prints, meaning you'll have to replace them often. Maintenance cost isn't a problem because the ink cartridges are cheap; it's more inconvenient because it requires a lot of maintenance, meaning you may need to interrupt print jobs to change the cartridges. Also, since it uses a tri-color cartridge, you have to replace the entire cartridge if only a single color runs out, which is wasteful. Again, it's a good option if you only print once in a blue moon, but if you print often, it's better to get a printer with better page yields, like the Canon PIXMA G7020.

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5. Best Canon Photo Printer

   

   

   

   

   

   Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 0

   
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   Type Printer Only

   Technology Inkjet

   SuperTank

   No

   Color Yes

   Wireless Yes

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   The best Canon photo printer we've tested is the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300. This professional-grade model produces incredibly detailed, vibrant, and color-accurate pictures. It supports borderless printing and wide format paper up to 13" x 19", making it a great option for making posters. You can connect to the printer via Wi-Fi, USB, or Ethernet, and thanks to its support for Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service, you can easily print from your Apple and Android devices without installing any drivers or a third-party app.

   The cartridge system is different from what you might expect. It uses nine cartridges, including specific photo cartridges that work only on glossy photo paper, meaning you won't have to worry about depleting the photo ink when printing documents. The problem is that the cartridges are only good for about 400 color prints and are expensive. Another downside is its slow printing speed; printing a single 4" x 6" photo takes over two minutes. Last but not least, this is a print-only model, so you'll need a separate scanner to digitize photos.

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