24 facts in comparison
Canon PIXMA TR4720 vs Epson Expression Home XP-4200
This comparison puts the Canon PIXMA TR4720 and Epson Expression Home XP-4200 side by side — two printers measured against the same 24-spec sheet, with every meaningful gap scored and explained. On our weighted VS Score the Canon PIXMA TR4720 finishes ahead, 95 to 89 — a solid lead.
The most consequential difference is automatic document feeder — the Canon PIXMA TR4720 has it, the Epson Expression Home XP-4200 does not. None of our retail partners currently lists the Epson Expression Home XP-4200, so availability may be limited and price cannot factor into this comparison. A transparency note before you dive in: the spec sheets are Canon PIXMA TR4720 92% and Epson Expression Home XP-4200 79% complete. Anything unverified shows as Unknown and is left out of the scores — we never estimate a missing value.
Where the Canon PIXMA TR4720 beats the Epson Expression Home XP-4200
- Has automatic document feeder ?
- Has fax ?
Where the Epson Expression Home XP-4200 beats the Canon PIXMA TR4720
- A higher print resolution ?5,760 dpi vs 4,800 dpi
- A lighter build ?4.3 kg vs 5.76 kg
Key real-world differences
The spec sheet pulls in both directions. These are the gaps big enough to shape the decision — with the actual figures, and what each one means in real-world use.
- Automatic document feederScanning & copyingYes vs No — only the Canon PIXMA TR4720 has it
Feeds multi-page documents through the scanner unattended.
- FaxScanning & copyingYes vs No — only the Canon PIXMA TR4720 has it
Sends and receives faxes.
- Print resolutionPrinting4,800 dpi vs 5,760 dpi — 17% more for the Epson Expression Home XP-4200
A higher dot density produces sharper prints.
- WeightDesign5.76 kg vs 4.3 kg — 25% less for the Epson Expression Home XP-4200
A lighter printer is easier to place and move.
Which one should you buy?
There is no single answer — it depends on what you will actually use it for. Match your priority to the pick below.
- Best for printing Epson Expression Home XP-4200 takes the category 100 to 92 — driven by print resolution (4,800 dpi vs 5,760 dpi).
- Best for scanning & copying Canon PIXMA TR4720 takes the category 100 to 56 — driven by automatic document feeder (Yes vs No).
- Best for design Epson Expression Home XP-4200 takes the category 100 to 63 — driven by weight (5.76 kg vs 4.3 kg).
- The safe all-rounder Canon PIXMA TR4720 wins more of the categories that carry real weight, topping the overall VS Score at 95.
Where each one falls short
Canon PIXMA TR4720
- Print resolution: 4,800 dpi vs 5,760 dpi
- Weight: 5.76 kg vs 4.3 kg
- 2 specs are unreported (shown as Unknown) and excluded from its scores.
Epson Expression Home XP-4200
- Automatic document feeder: Yes vs No
- Fax: Yes vs No
- 5 specs are unreported (shown as Unknown) and excluded from its scores.
What matters to you?
Drag the sliders to weight each category and re-rank the products to suit your priorities.
Score breakdown
Printing
Scanning & copying
Paper handling
Connectivity
Design
Specs last verified August 26, 2026Canon PIXMA TR4720: 22 of 24 specs verified (92%)Epson Expression Home XP-4200: 19 of 24 specs verified (79%)Unverified specs show as Unknown — never estimated, never scored
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The bottom line
The Canon PIXMA TR4720 comes out ahead, scoring 95 to 89 on our VS Score. It leads on Scanning & copying. The Epson Expression Home XP-4200 answers back with stronger Printing and Design. Pick the Canon PIXMA TR4720 unless Printing and Design matters most to you — then the Epson Expression Home XP-4200 is the smarter buy.
