Canon's Pixma TS6520 wireless all-in-one inkjet is a true back-to-school printer pick for $79

(Image credit: Future) Canon's Pixma line has been the default recommendation for home printing for years, and the TS6520 is the compact, back-to-school-ready all-in-one built for exactly that kind of everyday use.Right now, the Canon Pixma TS6520 has dropped to $79 (was $150) at Amazon. This wireless color inkjet handles printing, scanning, and copying, with automatic two-sided printing to save on paper and a 1.42-inch OLED display for checking ink levels and adjusting settings without needing a phone app.Why we recommend itCanon's PIXMA series has built its reputation on being the printer most people default to for home use, and the TS6520 keeps that formula simple: reliable printing and scanning, automatic duplexing that saves paper without extra steps, and setup that requires little more than connecting to Wi-Fi. For students heading back to school or anyone who just wants a printer that works without fuss, that simplicity is the whole appeal.The compact design and OLED display are nice touches at this price. Many budget all-in-ones skip a proper display entirely, and being able to check ink levels and adjust settings without opening an app on your phone is a small but genuinely convenient feature.For more top performing units, see our guides to the best home printers, best inkjet printers, and best ink tank printers we've tested.Also considerPrice Context & Historical ValueA $70.99 discount off $149.99 works out to a substantial 47 percent off, one of the larger cuts we've seen on a Canon Pixma model. Over Black Friday, it dropped to an all-time low of $64, but the general price for most of the year fluctuates between $100 and $140. So, this current discount makes this a genuinely strong back-to-school price point for an inkjet printer.If you want to save on other units, see our round-up of this week's best printer deals.Should you buy it?✅ Buy the Canon PIXMA TS6520 if... You need a reliable, no-frills printer for school assignments and home use, you print double-sided documents often and want automatic duplexing, or you want a compact printer that doesn't take over your desk.❌ Skip the Canon PIXMA TS6520 if... You need an automatic document feeder for scanning multi-page documents, you print high volumes regularly and want a refillable ink tank system, or you're looking for a printer we've tested hands-on.The Catch: What to know before you buy We haven't reviewed this specific printer hands-on, so this recommendation leans on Canon's general reputation with the Pixma line rather than direct testing.Like most inkjet printers, ongoing cartridge costs are worth factoring in if you print often. It also lacks an automatic document feeder (ADF), so scanning or copying multi-page documents means feeding them in one at a time.No ADF is unlikely to be an issue for most home and student printing - we expect that feature on printers for office work and business, but it's worth mentioning.See all printer deals at Amazon. Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! Bryan M. Wolfe is a staff writer at TechRadar, iMore, and wherever Future can use him. Though his passion is Apple-based products, he doesn't have a problem using Windows and Android. Bryan's a single father of a 15-year-old daughter and a puppy, Isabelle. Thanks for reading!