Canon PIXMA TS6420a
Score: 61/100
HP DeskJet 4255e
Score: 66/100Rankings
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.
The Canon PIXMA TS6420a is a compact all-in-one inkjet offering high-resolution photo prints and automatic duplex printing. Its trade-offs include slow speeds, limited ink capacity, and no ADF for scanning. Best suited for occasional home photo printing and small households.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
4,800 dpibest | 4,800 dpibest | |
13 ppmbest | 8.5 ppm | |
6.8 ppmbest | 5.5 ppm | |
— | 1,000 pagesbest | |
— | 100 pagesbest | |
2,400 dpibest | 1,200 dpi | |
13 ipmbest | — | |
200 sheetsbest | 60 sheets |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Scan Performance(1) | ||
Scan Resolution (dpi) | 2400 dpi | 1200 dpi |
Print Performance(2) | ||
Print Speed (Black & White) (ppm) | 13 ppm | 8.5 ppm |
Print Speed (Color) (ppm) | 6.8 ppm | 5.5 ppm |
Features(1) | ||
Supported Paper Sizes | 3.5x3.5 in;4x6 in;5x5 in;5x7 in;7x10 in;8x10 in;Letter;Legal;U.S. #10 envelope;Card (91x55 mm) | Letter,Legal,4x6,5x7,8x10,No.10 envelopes |
Physical Specs(5) | ||
Input Tray Capacity (sheets) | 200 sheets | 60 sheets |
Width (mm) | 403.86 mm | 428 mm |
Depth (mm) | 317.5 mm | 332 mm |
Height (mm) | 149.86 mm | 200 mm |
Weight (kg) | 6.4 kg | 4.81 kg |
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Professional reviewers commend the TS6420a for its excellent photo and document quality, compact design, and easy wireless setup, but criticize its low ink yield, slow printing and scanning speeds, and the absence of an ADF.
Everyday users generally praise the printer's small footprint, straightforward wireless connectivity, and good photo output, while repeatedly mentioning slow print speeds, frequent ink replacements, and limited scanner capabilities as common pain points.
