Xerox vs Canon

As a print vendor that partners with Xerox, it is our job to know not only the brand of products we sell but also the products that they compete with.  

 

But it is not our job to say that one brand is better than the other. 

 

Sure, we can highlight where Xerox or Canon may have an advantage, but it is ultimately your decision with whom to purchase from.  

 

What we can do is use our industry expertise and access to exclusive resources to give you a fair and honest comparison between two of the major manufacturers that comprise the industry. And let you decide for yourself which one would be the better fit for you. 

 

Both Xerox and Canon have a wide range of selections when it comes to single-function (print-only) and multifunction (print, copy, scan and fax) printers for small, medium and large-sized workgroups.    

 

The options for small workgroups include machines that are best suited for workgroups of up to 10 daily users with a capacity to print up to 800-12,000 pages per month.  

 

Both brands also have options for large workgroups, which can be defined as workgroups with more than 20 daily users and a print volume of over 10,000-75,000 pages per month.  

 

In addition to the print solutions for the workgroups discussed above, Xerox and Canon have a variety of specialty office equipment options, such as production printers, personal office printers and scanners. 

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Commitment to Printer Security  

Xerox and Canon are alike in that they take a strong approach to security, which has become an increasingly important issue to consumers.  

They both partner with security software company McAfee to enhance their overall security profile, and there is a significant overlap in the types of security features the brands offer.

 

Some of these security features include Card Reader Authentication, Disk Overwrite, Whitelisting and Firmware Verification. 

 

Printer security has developed into a central concern for companies that use modern technology in the workplace.

 

Strong Infrastructure for Support  

Another notable similarity between the two companies is they have a solid support foundation across the country.  

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This means that they have their own branded and trained service technicians that specialize in servicing machines from the manufacturer with which they work for. 

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If you have a service or repair issue with your printer, Xerox and Canon cast a wide net in the number of technicians they have at their disposal throughout the United States.   

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Xerox vs Canon - 3 Differences

We’ve looked over the main similarities between Xerox and Canon, but how do they differ from each other? 

 

Below are three prominent differences between the two brands:

 

Printer Customization and Personalization 

Arguably the most discernable disparity between Xerox and Canon is in their customization and personalization options. 

 

Both brands have a touchscreen interface with navigational mechanisms, but Xerox has a bit more individual personalization options than its competitor, particularly regarding the use of applications. 

 

Printer apps have become a popular choice for print consumers that want to automate basic office tasks and increase productivity in the workplace. 

 

Xerox has its own App Gallery, with over 70 apps currently available, and you can create and write your own printer apps via the Xerox Personalized Application Builder Program. You can also customize the feature lists for each app and tailor the home screen of the machine by each individual user with authentication credentials. 

 

While Canon has its own list of apps, like the Canon Ink & Toner Finder and Canon Message In Print, they do not contain as many options as the Xerox App Gallery does.

  

For examples of the different user interfaces, see the images below:  

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Xerox User Interface

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Canon User Interface

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Print Management Software Supported 

Another distinction to note between Xerox and Canon is that they differ in the types of print management software that are compatible with their machines.  

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Print management software, among other things, lets you monitor usage to cut back on printing/copying costs. More advanced print management software can even track or limit function usage, such as prints or copies, as a more controlled way of managing printing habits. 

 

Each brand has its own print management software, Xerox’s being Xerox Standard Accounting and Canon’s being uniFLOW. But if you want to enable external print management software on your devices, like Y-Soft, it may not be compatible with Canon’s machines. 

 

Xerox tends to be a little more versatile in the types of compatible print management software they offer, which serves as a major difference for companies that actively use advanced print management software.

 

Standard Document Repository Software        

The last major difference to note between the two brands involves the types of document repository software that come standard with each company’s machines.  

 

Many businesses choose to store their documents in what’s called a document management platform. Its primary purpose is to serve as a medium for your workgroup to store, access and transfer documents to their preferred destinations.  

 

Canon partners with Laserfiche, which is a popular enterprise content management system that serves as a repository to digitize documents. On Canon’s machines, Laserfiche’s app connector comes standard with the device, which allows you to connect to your previously purchased Laserfiche account.  

 

Xerox doesn’t include Laserfiche connection as a standard feature—meaning you would have to buy and download the app to access it on a Xerox printer. 

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Xerox’s document management software, DocuShare, also has a free app connector that will allow you to connect your device to your DocuShare account.  

 

Xerox vs Canon - Which brand will net you the best price? 

In the case of Xerox and Canon, there is no massive price difference between their competing products. Prices may differ slightly depending on the type of printer and where you purchased it from, but their product catalogs are priced similarly to one another. 

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One big difference is that Xerox Partners frequently have Special Offers

that tilt the needle over to Xerox when it comes to value and pricing.

 

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So, it comes down to which company has the features and specifications you align with more.

 

Which ones fit with your printing requirements? 

 

They are similar models, so it will come down to who you trust to purchase from.

 

If you have a vendor or provider that you know is trustworthy, go with whichever brand they're offering at that time—because you can’t go wrong with either Xerox or Canon in this case. 

 

The major takeaway you can glean from this model comparison is that a lot goes into researching different printer models. And buying the cheapest option may not always be the best option.

 

It’s also important to consider your total cost of ownership when buying a machine, which includes the cost of the printer itself as well as maintenance, supplies and usage charges.

 

Assess your goals, find the brand that you most align with and then start researching which model would be best suited to meet those aforementioned printing goals.  

 

Which Printer Brand Is Right for Me? 

Xerox and Canon are two of the top brands in the industry for a reason: Both have a variety of quality, sturdy machines for a wide array of workgroups that generally receive positive reviews from customers. 

 

Xerox has more customization options, especially when it comes to applications, while Canon has specific platforms, such as Laserfiche and Uniflow, that come standard with their machines. 

 

But if you want the full truth, there is a lot of company overlap between Canon and Xerox, and you can’t really go wrong with either brand. 

 

Brand comparisons are a strenuous task to undertake. There are so many variables that come into play, especially when it comes to brands that sell office equipment. 

Our years in the industry have led us to conclude that the right brand for you will entirely depend on your situation, and what you require in an office printer/copier. 

 

Because of our insistence on maintaining neutrality and objectivity, we’re not going to say Xerox is the better brand because that will not always be the case. It’s up to you to decide which brand you want to go with. 

 

We’ve covered only two of the major manufacturers that make up the printer industry; there are many other competing brands that might be a better fit for you. 

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