The all-in-one printer, the TS5120, is compact and lightweight, measuring 5.8 by 16.8 by 12.5 inches (HWD) and weighing 14.3 pounds. It boasts simple, appealing styling and rounded sides. Although the printer is also available in white, our test unit is matte black. On the front panel, which can be tilted up for convenience, there is a 2.5-inch non-touch color LCD surrounded by control buttons, a four-way rocker switch, and an “OK” button in the center.
Canon PIXMA TS5120 review: Design
The Canon Inkjet all-in-one printer is a small, light printer with a straightforward but appealing design. In contrast to the Brother Monochrome Laser Printer, which measures 5.8 by 16.8 by 12.5 inches and weighs 14.3 pounds, the inkjet printer is lightweight and portable. The Canon printer has a 2.5-inch, non-touchscreen display and is available in either black or white. Despite this, the Pixma printer has a variety of connectivity options, including the ability to connect to a wireless network, connect via USB, and print from a mobile device. Although the Canon printer supports Google Cloud Print and can be used with the Canon print app for printing and scanning, it regrettably lacks Ethernet connectivity.
Output quality
Based on our testing, the TS5120’s overall output quality was slightly above average for an inkjet because of its excellent text, but average for graphics and slightly below average for photos. Even at modest sizes, text quality should be sufficient for business use, at least when using standard typefaces. you can read our article on Canon PIXMA TS5120 review. The colors used in our suite’s graphical output were often saturated. The TS5120 did ok at distinguishing between similar tones and narrow coloured lines. Many of the backgrounds appeared slightly faded, many had light banding (a recurring pattern of striations), and several of the illustrations had some dithering in the form of dot patterns. For domestic and common school use, graphics are acceptable. With a minor loss of quality in some bright areas, photo prints frequently tended to be on the light side. The prints appeared alright, but the colors lacked the contrast and pop that six-ink Canon printers like the TS8120 and TS9120 offer. A monochrome print had a slight tint to it. The image quality is suitable for photos that will be posted on a refrigerator or bulletin board, but this model is not recommended for aspiring photographers.
Canon PIXMA TS5120 review: Connectivity
The portable Canon PIXMA TS5120 Wireless All-in-One Inkjet Printer can handle all of your daily activities. You can connect directly to your different smart gadgets thanks to Bluetooth 4.0 LE and Wi-Fi. It also features an integrated design that offers a wide range of printing, scanning, and copying capabilities. Users will profit from a 4800 x 1200 dpi resolution for printing, which will result in sharp images and documents, and a FINE Hybrid Ink System, which will result in both sharp papers and colourful photos.
Software
Although the all-in-one has a CD-ROM, the printed manual instructs you to install software from the internet. Be aware that if you select the complete installation option, it will also download our Image Garden, which you might not require. The display first said that downloading the software would take 7 minutes, but later increased that to 9 minutes. We perform a variety of tasks, including scanning, in our Image Garden. However, you might not need this programme if you already have a photo organizer and a photo editor. For instance, once it appeared on our Windows desktop, we found it challenging to leave. The paper-registration function of the TS5120 was a little unclear in our opinion. You must note the type of paper when you remove the paper cassette. However, unless you have clicked the box that says, “Let the app update our printing preferences,” the paper type does not change when you go to your PC. With the TS5120 connected to your wireless network, you can utilize your mobile device and the Canon Print app. iOS devices can use AirPrint. We easily followed the setup instructions on the printer’s display to connect the TS5120 to our Android phone. It displayed a password that we entered into the Canon Print app on our phone’s touch screen. We kept tapping the TS5120’s screen despite the fact that it is only a display. The TS5120 boots up quickly, taking less than 6 seconds to do so.
Canon PIXMA TS5120 review: Print Speed
At 8.3 pages per minute for text prints and 2.4 pages per minute for combined graphic and text documents, the Canon Pixma is practically on par with the HP OfficeJet 3830. However, see our review of the Canon TS5120 Wireless Printer Scanner if you’re looking for a high-performance printer. Alternatively, if you only require black and white, see our evaluation of the Canon ImageClass MF424DW.
Copy and Scan Speed
The TS5120 completed a color 600 dpi scan to JPEG format in 61 seconds, which is quicker than the industry standard. This task was completed by our Editor’s Pick, the Epson XP-640, in just 41.6 seconds. On the other hand, the HP Envy 5540 needed 1:31 to complete the same scan. also you will learn our article on Canon PIXMA TS5120 review. The copy and scan speeds of the Pixma printer are also acceptable. It takes approximately 29.3 seconds to make a color copy, and 14.4 seconds to generate a black-and-white copy. The multifunction printer has a standard page capacity of 200 sheets and produces text documents with excellent print quality. It also has front and rear paper feeding capabilities.
Conclusion
If you don’t require Ethernet or fax, the Canon Pixma TS5120 is a fine, affordable home all-in-one printer for light-duty printing. The back feeder makes printing photos straightforward, and it features a high paper capacity and quick print speed. The photo prints aren’t as vibrant as those from the higher-end models in the series, but they’re still suitable for occasional use or distribution. The text quality is excellent, especially for an inkjet at this price point. If you’re willing to stretch your budget, the Editors’ Choice Canon Pixma TS9120 will give you excellent photo quality and Ethernet connectivity.
