Canon TS9521C

The Canon TS9521C printer is known for its exceptional print quality, particularly when it comes to printing photos and graphics. With a maximum print resolution of 4800 x 1200 dpi, the printer produces sharp and detailed prints that are rich and vibrant in color. It is best suited for photographers, graphic artists, and crafters who require professional-level print quality for their work.

The printer can print on a variety of paper sizes, including the popular 12-by-12-inch square media size often used in scrapbooking, and has more than 40 built-in printable patterns saved in its onboard memory. While it is not ideal for text-based printing, it is an excellent choice for printing photos, graphics, greeting cards, wedding invitations, and business cards.

The Canon TS9521C has a maximum printing speed of 15 pages per minute (ppm) for monochrome pages and 10ppm for color, but in testing conducted by PCMag, it achieved a print speed of 11.4ppm for a 12-page monochrome Microsoft Word test document. The printing speed can be impacted by factors such as the complexity of the document, printing mode, paper type, and connection method.

When printing high-quality images or photos, the TS9521C can print at an average rate of 23 seconds, which is the fastest among the group of printers tested.

The Canon TS9521C printer offers a wide range of connectivity options, including Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB, Bluetooth LE, PictBridge over wired and wireless LANs, and printing from and scanning to SD memory cards. It also supports wireless printing from smartphones and tablets, making it a great choice for users who need to print from their mobile devices.

The printer has a USB port for connecting to a single PC, but it also has various other connectivity options, making it a versatile choice for users who need to connect to multiple devices. The mobile connection options, including the Canon Print app, web apps, and Canon's Easy-PhotoPrint Editor, make it easy to print from smartphones and tablets, making it a great choice for users who need to print on the go.

The Canon TS9521C is a versatile printer that can handle paper sizes up to 12x12 inches, making it ideal for crafting projects. It has a maximum input tray capacity of 200 sheets, with 100 in the main cassette and another 100 in a rear tray. The rear tray can also hold up to 20 sheets of 4-by-6-inch or 10 sheets of 5-by-7-inch photo paper.

The printer can handle various types of paper, including cardstock and glossy paper, making it the best large format printer and the best printer for cardstock. However, it lacks automatic duplex printing capabilities, which means users would have to manually flip the pages to print on both sides.

The Canon TS9521C printer has high running costs due to its use of dye-based ink cartridges, with estimates ranging from 5-6 cents per monochrome page and 15-16 cents per color page. However, it features five individual ink cartridges, including two black inks, one dye-based and one pigment-based, which allows for more cost-effective replacement of only the depleted cartridge.

The printer also has automatic duplex printing to save on paper usage. This printer is ideal for those who prioritize high-quality photo printing and are willing to pay for the associated ink costs. It may not be the best option for those who prioritize low running costs or primarily print text documents.

The Canon TS9521C is an all-in-one printer that offers a range of additional features. It has a flatbed scanner that can scan documents up to 8.5 x 11.7 inches in size, as well as an auto document feeder that can handle multipage documents for scanning. The ADF can hold up to 20 sheets of standard 20-pound paper.

The printer also supports oversize scanning, making it a great option for artists and crafters. In terms of copying capabilities, the Canon TS9521C can make copies as one of its walk-up tasks. It has a booklet layout copy feature, which allows you to copy a multi-page document in booklet form. Additionally, it has an auto document feeder for multi-page documents.

However, it does not have faxing capabilities. Overall, the Canon TS9521C is a versatile printer that is well-suited for home offices, small businesses, and creative professionals who need to scan and copy a variety of documents and materials.