Canon PIXMA TR4720
Score: 72/100
HP DeskJet 4255e
Score: 66/100Rankings
The Canon PIXMA TR4720 is a compact all-in-one inkjet that delivers high-resolution prints and includes useful features like an automatic document feeder and voice-assistant support. Its drawbacks are slower color photo output, lack of duplex scanning, and occasional hardware reliability concerns. Best suited for home offices that need versatile document functions without heavy photo-printing demands.
The HP DeskJet 4255e is a compact wireless all-in-one inkjet aimed at home users, offering AI-enabled workflow and a 35-sheet ADF. Its main trade-offs are manual duplex only, no borderless printing, and a modest duty cycle. Best suited for light-volume households that need occasional color prints and multi-page scanning.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
4,800 dpibest | 4,800 dpibest | |
8.8 ppmbest | 8.5 ppm | |
4.4 ppm | 5.5 ppmbest | |
— | 1,000 pagesbest | |
— | 100 pagesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 7 Wbest | — |
1,200 dpibest | 1,200 dpibest | |
100 sheetsbest | 60 sheets |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Print Performance(3) | ||
Print Resolution (dpi) | 4800 dpi | 4800x1200 dpi |
Print Speed (Black & White) (ppm) | 8.8 ppm | 8.5 ppm |
Print Speed (Color) (ppm) | 4.4 ppm | 5.5 ppm |
Features(2) | ||
Supported Paper Sizes | Letter,Legal,A4,4x6,5x7,No.10,Borderless,Custom | Letter,Legal,4x6,5x7,8x10,No.10 envelopes |
ADF Capacity (sheets) | 20 sheets | 35 sheets |
Physical Specs(5) | ||
Input Tray Capacity (sheets) | 100 sheets | 60 sheets |
Width (mm) | 436.9 mm | 428 mm |
Depth (mm) | 297.2 mm | 332 mm |
Height (mm) | 190.5 mm | 200 mm |
Weight (kg) | 5.76 kg | 4.81 kg |
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Professional reviewers commend the TR4720 for its compact footprint, fast document printing, versatile all-in-one functions and the inclusion of fax and hybrid ink, making it a solid choice for home or light-office environments. However, they note slower photo printing and the absence of duplex scanning as drawbacks compared to competing models.
Everyday users value the straightforward wireless setup, reliable mobile app printing, good document quality and the handy ADF, while recurring complaints focus on partially filled starter ink, slow photo output, occasional hardware glitches and the lack of duplex scanning or larger paper support.
“one copy and it failed”
“Easy wireless setup and app printing from phones”
Select Canon for fax and ink quality; select HP if larger ADF capacity and slightly faster photo prints are priority
