In this technical comparison between the Canon Pixma TS3720 and the HP Smart Tank 585, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Printers models often comes down to your budget, with prices around Approximately $60 - $80 USD and 150 USD.
| Specifications |
Canon Pixma TS3720 |
HP Smart Tank 585 |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | July 2024 | 2023 |
| Sensor Technology | ||
| Technology | Inkjet (FINE Hybrid Ink System) | HP Thermal Inkjet |
| Function | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy, Wireless |
| Color / Monochrome | Color & Monochrome | Color (4-color system) |
| Print speed | 7.7 ipm (Mono) / 4.0 ipm (Color) | Up to 12 ppm (Black) / 5 ppm (Color) |
| Image Resolution | Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi | Up to 1200×1200 rendered dpi (Black); Up to 4800×1200 optimized dpi (Color) |
| Duplex printing | No (Manual Only) | Manual |
| Max paper size | Legal (8.5" x 14") | Legal (216×356 mm) / A4 |
| Scan & Copy | ||
| Scanner type | Flatbed (CIS) | Flatbed only (CIS Sensor) |
| Scan resolution | 600 x 1200 dpi (Optical) | Up to 1200×1200 dpi (Optical) |
| Copy speed | Approx. 3.0 ipm (Color); First copy out in ~28 seconds | Up to 10 cpm (Black) / 2 cpm (Color) |
| Ink / Toner | ||
| Ink type | 2-Cartridge System (PG-275 Pigment Black & CL-276 Dye Color) | Pigment-based (Black); Dye-based (Color) |
| Ink cost / page yield | Standard: ~100 pages | XL: ~300-400 pages (Black) / ~300 pages (Color) | Up to 6,000 pages (Black) / 6,000 pages (Color) |
| Number of colors | 4 Colors (CMYK using a tri-color cartridge) | 4 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Input tray capacity | 60 Sheets (Rear tray) | 100 sheets (Standard) |
| Output tray capacity | typically ~25-30 sheets | 30 sheets |
| Supported media | Plain Paper, Glossy Photo Paper, Magnetic Photo Paper, Restickable Photo Paper | Plain paper, Matte/Glossy Brochure paper, Photo paper, Envelopes |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 | 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz / 5.0GHz), Wi-Fi Direct | 2.4G Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct (Self-healing Wi-Fi) |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| Mobile printing | Canon PRINT app, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, PIXMA Cloud Link | HP Smart app, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Bluetooth LE |
| Display & Controls | ||
| Screen | 1.5" Segment LCD (Monochrome) | 1.2-inch iCON LCD Display |
| Buttons | Physical buttons for Power, Setup, Wi-Fi, Color Copy, Black Copy, and Stop | "Smart Buttons" (Contextual backlit buttons: Power, Copy, Wi-Fi, Info) |
| Power & Noise | ||
| Power consumption | ~8W (Copying) | ~1.3W (Standby) | ~0.3W (Off) | 3.02W (Ready), 1.1W (Sleep), 0.1W (Manual-Off) |
| Noise level | Approx. 48.0 dB(A) (Quiet Mode available) | ~50 dB(A) (Active printing) |
| Body Dimensions | ||
| Size | 437 mm (W) x 328 mm (D) x 147 mm (H) | 434.7×361.5×157.3 mm |
| Weight | 3.9 kg (8.7 lbs) | 5.03 kg |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | PIXMA TS3720 Printer, Starter Ink Cartridges (PG-275/CL-276), Power Cord, 3 sheets of 4x6 Photo Paper. | Printer, HP GT53XL Black bottle, HP GT52 CMY bottles, Printheads (Black & Tri-color), Power cord, Setup guide |
| Price | Approximately $60 - $80 USD | 150 USD |
| Full Details | Pixma TS3720 - Full Specifications | Smart Tank 585 - Full Specifications |