Canon ink vs generic ts9120 review
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The Canon PIXMA TS9120 has a mediocre build quality. While the printer's body feels sturdy, both the front input tray and rear output tray are thin and flimsy. You can slightly raise the scanner lid to accommodate thicker documents, and it also stays open until you close it, so you don't have to worry about it falling. However, if you're printing something, the display screen has to be manually raised so you can extend the output tray. The printer also needs to be on if you're changing the ink cartridges. If you need to get at paper jams, it can take a couple of extra steps as you have to lift the rear document feeder, open the rear slot, and remove the plastic casing. If you want a printer with easier access to paper jams, consider the Canon PIXMA TR8620. Show Height Lock" (Lock cm) Width Lock" (Lock cm) Depth Lock" (Lock cm) Weight Lock lbs (Lock kg) The Canon PIXMA TS9120 is a fairly compact printer. It's not too tall or wide, making it suitable for small dorm rooms or a home office. Display Screen Locked Display Screen Size Lock" (Lock cm) Touchscreen Locked The Canon PIXMA TS9120 has an excellent display. It's a big LCD touchscreen with one physical power button to the left of the display panel. You can easily view it from most angles, whether you're sitting down or standing, and the icons in the menu are both large and easy to read. The interface also has instructional videos for loading paper and ink if you're having trouble.
Photo Cartridge Locked Technology Inkjet Number Of Color Cartridges Lock Black Cartridge Model Locked Color Yes Tested Black Page Yield Lock prints SuperTank No Estimated Black Page Yield Lock prints Color Cartridge Model Locked Tested Color Page Yield Lock prints Estimated Color Page Yield Lock prints Third Party Cartridge Locked High Yield Cartridge Locked Drum Unit Locked Update 05/20/2021: We initially noted that there are four color cartridges, but there are actually five: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, and Photo Blue. We updated the review accordingly. The Canon PIXMA TS9120 has a passable inkjet cartridge system. It has multiple color cartridges, including a black photo and photo blue ink cartridge, so you can replace individual cartridges as they empty. However, this printer yields a low amount of black pages. You can get a lot more pages out of the color ink cartridges, though. Luckily, there are high-yield cartridges available if you want to extend your print yield, but we haven't tested them. This printer accepts third-party cartridges, but this could void its warranty, and special attention must be paid as this printer uses a combination of dye and pigment-based inks. If you're looking for a printer with better page yield, check out the HP OfficeJet Pro 9025. Scanner Locked Scan Flatbed Locked Scan Sheetfed Locked Automatic Document Feeder Locked Duplex Scanning Locked Scan Resolution Lock DPI Scan Color Depth Lock Bit Flatbed Scan Size Locked Fax Locked Copy Locked This printer has mediocre scanner features. It only has a flatbed scanner, which is great for scanning more delicate items like film photos or bulky documents like magazines. However, unlike the Canon PIXMA G7020, it doesn't have a sheetfed scanner so you won't be able to process a lot of pages in a row, and it doesn't have a fax feature. If you need a sheetfed scanner, consider the Canon PIXMA TS9520. Printing Black Cartridge Price Lock US$ Color Cartridge Price Lock US$ Black Only Printing Lock US$/print Color Printing Lock US$/print Photo Printing Lock US$/print Ink Subscription Locked The cost-per-print ratio of this printer is great. While a monochrome laser printer is more economical for printing black documents, the Canon PIXMA TS9120 offers good value from its black ink cartridge and it's quite reasonable to replace when empty. The cost-per-print for photo printing as well as color printing is also low, making it an affordable choice for saving your family memories or adding color to your reports. When it's time to replace the cartridges, Canon offers different cartridge bundle packs. Keep in mind that even if you print only in black, most inkjet printers continue using the color cartridge for servicing tasks, so you'll likely still need to replace it eventually. Black Only Text Document Lock PPM Color Document Lock PPM Photo Printing Time Lock s First Page Out Time (Black Only) Lock s Duplex Printing Locked Input Tray Capacity Lock pages Canon PIXMA TS9120's printing speed is decent. It's very quick to produce the first page of a black-text document, but subsequent pages can be a bit slower to print. Printing color documents can be very slow. However, printing photos is much quicker and a full 4" x 6" photo can be fully printed in just over 40 seconds. Average Color dE Lock The Canon PIXMA TS9120's color accuracy is okay. While it's not a dealbreaker for those who occasionally print off a couple of documents in color, those who want more precise color accuracy may be disappointed, especially when the result is compared to the source file or document. Borderless Printing Locked The photo printing quality of the Canon PIXMA TS9120 is very good. Most colors are vibrant without being oversaturated. However, the yellow tone lacks a bit of vibrancy. There's also some banding and color present on the grayscale. If you want a better photo printer, check out the Canon PIXMA TR8520. Letter (8.5" x 11") Locked Legal (8.5" x 14") Locked Tabloid (11" x 17") Locked A6 (105mm x 148mm) Locked A5 (148mm x 210mm) Locked A4 (210mm x 297mm) Locked Photo (2" x 3") Locked Photo (4" x 6") Locked Photo (5" x 7") Locked The PIXMA TS9120 has two input trays: a cassette in the front and a rear, vertical loading paper tray. There's also a front output tray that slides out automatically and manually. Each tray supports the most popular paper formats and types. Mobile App And Connectivity Ethernet Locked USB Input To Computer Locked Wireless Yes Bluetooth Locked Wi-Fi via Router Locked Wi-Fi Direct Locked External Storage Support Locked Apple AirPrint Locked Mopria Print Service Locked The PIXMA TS9120 has outstanding connectivity options. You can hook it up to your Wi-Fi using your router or Wi-Fi Direct. You can also use a Bluetooth connection and if you're on a mobile device, you can use Apple AirPrint or Mopria Print Service. If you prefer a wired connection, you can use an ethernet cable too. This printer also has SD, SDHC, and SDXC card slots in the front, which is great when you want to print photos from your camera. Mobile App Locked App Name Locked iOS Locked Android Locked Photo (JPEG, PNG) Locked PDF Locked Microsoft Office Files Locked Text Files (TXT) Locked Webpages (HTML) Locked The Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY is an exceptional companion app for the Canon PIXMA TS9120 and it's available on Android and iOS. You can print, scan, and copy directly from your mobile device. You can also print disc labels for CD/DVDs/Blu-Rays with the additional Canon Easy-PhotoPrint Editor app. While you can order ink, Canon doesn't currently offer an ink subscription. Is it OK to use off brand printer ink?It's important to note that compatible and aftermarket cartridges are different from counterfeit cartridges that are labeled as OEM products but are actually fraudulent. As long as your third-party ink cartridges are labeled as such, they're totally legal to buy and use. Do Canon printers work with generic ink?While its not recommended, you can use 3rd party inks, cartridges and toners in Canon printers. However, results can vary. In reliability, print quality, etc. When using non OEM inks, no one can say why, if or when they will or won't work. Why use genuine Canon inks?A genuine Canon ink cartridge ensures optimal printer performance, while counterfeits can cause blocked printer heads, ink leakage, poor printer performance and inferior image quality. What ink does the Canon TS9120 use?The Canon PIXMA TS9120 uses Canon PGI-280 and Canon CLI-281 ink cartridges. |
