Choosing between the Canon PIXMA TS3722 and the HP PhotoSmart 7520 means weighing price, condition, and how you want to connect. Each printer can handle home office scanning and printing, but they suit very different buying priorities.
Quick verdict
For most home office buyers, the Canon PIXMA TS3722 is the more sensible default. It offers a straightforward path to everyday document printing, while the HP PhotoSmart 7520 is the more ambitious project. The $139.80 price spread between them is enough to matter.
Comparison table
| Canon PIXMA TS3722 | HP PhotoSmart 7520 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35.20 | $175.00 |
| Condition | New | Used |
| Connectivity | Wireless | Cable |
| Noted features | Scanner, color input | Scanner, copier, portable, color input/output |
| Price bar |
Where each product wins
The Canon wins for general document work and low-fuss operation. The HP wins on photo printing, and it comes with a data cable, power cord, setup guide, driver CD, and an unopened black ink cartridge.
Product notes
Canon PIXMA TS3722 Wireless All-In-One Inkjet Printer
For a low-maintenance home office printer, this Canon is the pick. It prints on photo paper and envelopes using a hybrid ink system, with pigment black for sharp text and dye-based inks for vivid colors. The wireless connection lets you set it up anywhere near your router without a cable, and the 16-bit color depth gives scanning some headroom. The main caution is the California Proposition 65 warning, which notes a chemical that the state says can cause cancer and birth defects. If that disclosure gives you pause, factor it in. Otherwise, it's the lower-risk option for straightforward tasks.
HP PhotoSmart 7520 e-ALL-IN-ONE Photo Printer and Scanner
The HP PhotoSmart 7520 is the feature-rich choice if you're willing to take on a used unit. It lists a copier, describes itself as portable, and arrives with a data cable, power cord, setup guide, a driver CD for older Mac and Windows systems, and an unopened black ink cartridge. The catch is the seller's note that the print head and cartridge likely need replacement. That means you'll probably need to invest time and money before it's fully dependable. It also connects only by cable, so your desk layout has to accommodate that. Choose it when photo printing, copying, and accessories matter more than a plug-and-play start.
Final choice by use case
If you want a dependable everyday machine for documents, forms, and light scanning, the Canon PIXMA TS3722 is the right call. It leaves more of your budget for supplies. If you're specifically drawn to the HP's bundled kit and photo-focused design, it's a viable project. For most people, the $139.80 difference is decisive-go with the Canon unless the HP's extras are must-haves.
