Canon Pixma MX922 vs MG7520: Which All-In-One Printers are Better?

As today’s world becomes more and more digital, the need for an all-in-one printer is much greater. If you are looking to upgrade your old printer or buy your first, Canon has earned its stellar reputation.

We are going to compare two all-in-one printers, the Canon Pixma MX922 vs MG7520. We will go over all of the features such as ink, image quality, printing speeds, and connectivity. All of the specifications can be found in a comparison chart, and we will finish up with some pros and cons before the final verdict.

There are quite a few similarities between the Canon Pixma MX922 and the Canon Pixma MG7520. We will begin with these.

Quick Glance

Below, you can find all of the specifications of the Canon Pixma MX922 and the Canon Pixma MG7520 side by side.

	Canon Pixma MX922	Canon Pixma MG7520
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Size	19.4 x 15.6 x 9.1 inches	17.2 x 14.6 x 5.9 inches
Weight	25.7lbs	17.4lbs
Functions	Print, copy, fax, scan	Print, copy, scan
Ink	5 tanks, ChromeLife 100+	6 tanks, ChromeLife 100+
Resolution	Maximum 9600 x 2400 color dpi	Maximum 9600 x 2400 color dpi
Printing Speed	4” x 6” in 21 seconds, black 15 ipm, color 10 ipm	4” x 6” in 21 seconds, black 15 ipm, color 10 ipm
Paper Sizes	4 x 6, 5 x 7, 8 x 10, Letter, Legal, U.S, #10, Envelopes	4 x 6, 5 x 7, 8 x 10, Letter, Legal, U.S, #10, Envelopes, CD/DVD
Borderless Printing	Yes	Yes
Auto Duplex Printing	Yes	Yes
Paper Tray Capacity	250 plain, 20 photo	125 plain, 20 4 x 6 or 10 5 x 7
Automatic Document Feeder	35 plain, 10 photo	Not stated
Compatibility	Windows 7, 7 SP1, 8, RT, Vista SP1 and SP2, XP SP3 32-bit, Mac OS 10.6.6-10.9	Windows 7, 7 SP1, 8, 8.1, Vista SP1 and SP2, XP SP3 32-bit, Mac OS 10.6.6-10.9
Connectivity	AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Wi-Fi, PictBridge, Mobile Device Printing, USB hi-speed	AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Wi-Fi, PictBridge, Mobile Device Printing, USB hi-speed, Bluetooth 2.0, Card slots, NFC
Warranty	1 year limited	1 year limited
Price	Check Price on Amazon	Check Price on Amazon

Functions

With the Canon Pixma MX922 and the Canon Pixma MG7520, you can print, copy, and scan. The Canon MX922 has fax but we felt this wasn’t a feature that would influence the decision.

Resolution

The Canon Pixma MX922 and the Canon Pixma MG7520 produce outstanding print quality. The maximum resolution for a color image is 9600 x 2400 dpi (dots per inch).

Printing Speed

For a standard A4 page, a black and white print will take approximately 15 seconds and a color print around 10 seconds. To print a 4” x 6” photo, it takes just 21 seconds.

Compatibility

You can use the Canon Pixma MX922 and the Canon Pixma MG7520 with both Windows and Mac. They are compatible with Windows 7, 7 SP1, 8, RT, Vista SP1 and SP2, and XP SP3 32-bit. For Mac users, they will run with version 10.6.6 to 10.9. The Canon Pixma MX922 is also compatible with Windows RT and the Canon Pixma MG7520 with Windows 8.1.

Warranty

There is a one-year limited warranty with the Canon Pixma MX922 and the Canon Pixma MG7520.

Now we will move on to the differences between the Canon Pixma MX922 and the Canon Pixma MG7520.

For two printers with so many similarities, they look quite different.

Canon Pixma MX922

This is 19.4 x 15.6 x 9.1 inches and weighs 25.7 pounds. It comes in black. There is an LCD display and numerous buttons.

Canon Pixma MG7520

It’s quite a bit smaller at 17.2 x 14.6 x 5.9 inches and weighs just 17.4 pounds. It comes in black, white or orange. While it also has an LCD display, there are fewer buttons.

The Winner Is- The Canon Pixma MG7520

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Both of these printers use ChromeLife 100+ ink, which combined with FINE Technology gives prints an average 300-year lifespan.

Canon Pixma MX922

There are 5 ink tanks, black, pigment black, magenta, cyan, and yellow. You can buy standard or XL ink tanks.

Canon Pixma MG7520

There are 6 ink tanks, the same 5 mentioned above, and an additional grey ink tank.

The Winner Is- The Canon Pixma MG7520

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There is a good range of paper and photo paper sizes with both printers but with one difference.

Canon Pixma MX922

You can print on 4 x 6, 5 x 7, 8 x 10, Letter, Legal, U.S, #10 and, envelopes. The printer will allow for borderless printing and automatic duplex printing (double-sided).

Canon Pixma MG7520

There are the same paper size options as the Canon Pima MX922, but you can also print on CD and DVDs.

The Winner Is- The Canon Pixma MG7520

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The most practical way to print today is wireless. These printers have various wireless options as well as others. Both can print from laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

Canon Pixma MX922

You can connect to the printer using AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Wi-Fi, PictBridge, Mobile Device Printing, and via a USB hi-speed cable.

Canon Pixma MG7520

Again, you have the same options to connect but also via Bluetooth 2.0, memory card slots and NFC.

The Winner Is- The Canon Pixma MG7520

Finally, the pros and cons of the Canon Pixma MX922 and the Canon Pixma MG7520 will help with our final decision.