Printing The Canon PIXMA TS302a prints using inkjet technology, which sprays liquid ink onto the paper from a moving head. It has very good text quality, though not quite as good as the best printers. It's on the slow side for text, 5 pages took 40 seconds, costing 38.2 cents per page. It prints color graphics well enough for most purposes, such as school reports, costing 57.4 cents per page. It prints photos poorly. Almost any other inkjet model prints better photos. The multi-color ink cartridge must be replaced when a single color runs out. The capacity of the main paper tray is 60 sheets, a typical amount.
Scanning and Copying This is a single-function printer. It lacks a built-in scanner/copier.
Controls and Display The printer has no display screen.
Connectivity and Networking It can print documents via USB and WiFi.
Cost of Ownership and Ink When this page was last updated, the printer's purchase price was about $70, very low for a regular cartridge inkjet printer. Printing uses up ink and the costs add up over time. This printer uses two (2) cartridges. When the ink runs low, you replace the empty cartridge. The inks we used in testing were the Canon CL-244 Color, and PG-243 BK cartridges—at the time, the prices were $22 and $17 respectively. We estimate each cartridge of ink to last at least 7 months—a short time—following a typical monthly printing amount of 15 text and 5 graphic pages. After 2 years of typical use, we estimate your total equivalent cost to be $285—low for a inkjet. The estimated yearly cost is $107, which is high for a inkjet type of printer. The theoretical total cost after 5 years is $607. The printer uses up very little space.
Printer Firmware Firmware is software that exists inside the printer. All models are evaluated using the latest firmware version available at the time of testing.
Software The collection of software accompanying the printer may include: the printer driver, printer applications, electronic user manual. These get installed on your personal computer. All models are evaluated with a PC and the Windows operating system, using the latest version of printer software (driver) and printer support apps available at the time of testing. The software version was 3.10.2.90.
About the ink, software and firmware Our test results are valid only for the Canon-brand ink, and the software and firmware versions indicated. If your printer's software or firmware differ from the ones shown, you either have an older or a newer version of these. Manufacturers may periodically upgrade the printer's firmware to enhance operation, fix bugs, or add features. Firmware updates are downloadable directly to your printer via a wired or wireless network (if internet capable). You can check your printer's firmware version, or upgrade to the latest firmware: Either (1) run the Canon printer-update app on the PC, or (2) access the "Settings" section of the printer menu and navigating to the firmware update option. Consult the user manual or Canon's website for further guidance.
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