I’ve been using the TR8620a for a bit now and, honestly, it’s a decent printer. The setup was straightforward and it hasn't given me any trouble with connectivity or jam-ups yet. The Pros: The print quality is sharp and the speed is excellent for a home office setup. It handles photos and documents equally well. The Build: The only thing worth noting is that the parts do feel a bit "budget." You can tell it’s made of fairly thin, cheap plastic, so it’s probably not a machine you want to be rough with. Overall: It’s working well and gets the job done. If you want high-quality prints and don't mind the lightweight build, it’s a solid choice. Read more
Many years ago, I was the proud owner of a Canon PIXMA printer (sorry, can't remember the model) when quality was paramount in the build, operation, interface and resolution, and the consumables. Prior to that ownership, I used other manufacturers and models and found the Canon line superior. With other units, I experienced clogs jets, high ink use and slow print and scan speeds. After some years, my Canon would no longer come 'online' to my WiFi and even direct PC linking was intermittent despite returning it to factory reset or attempting technical support. As I searched for a replacement, I checked out the current offerings and found most to be wanting...an evident lack of quality in construction, noticeable loss weight (heft), and features. I looked at other manufacturers and aside from 'buying to try', couldn't find a another manufacturer without spending a fortune for a home printer. I opted not to go the ink tank route since I print only occasionally (a lot when I do) and tank reviews are mixed requiring frequent printing. I purchased a different Canon model, and didn't like the print speed, noise and rate of ink consumption. I have that unit away and purchased this model and am pleasantly surprised by the differences. I had some experience with an earlier version of this model (purchased for a relative), that had the same front panel, front/rear paper loading options, SD chip option, WiFi connection and ink replacement features. I didn't see any of that as off-putting - in fact, rear loading (especially for heavier stock) is a plus. So cutting to the chase: I'm please with this model. The GUI/LED panel has all the functions you could look for and is intuitive...you don't actually need a manual. Linking to the WiFi was simple and quick. The print speed is faster than I anticipated and ink consumption is clearly better than the prior Canon unit. The network experience is good (laptop) , particularly when using Canon Inkjet Smart Connect (and likewise the mobile app when printing from it - both iPhone and iPad). Scanned images of documents, etc. are crisp, although I wish it would offer more than 600dpi when doing photos or images, but in those cases I use my iPhone/iPad for captures. Bottom line: Canon still makes a good product 'tho the trend has been to use cheaper materials - more plastic parts noticeable in heft and feeling less solid. But all the competitors are doing likewise. And ink consumption is a problem across all lines, but that's where they make their most profit even with tank units. There appear to be complaints about WiFi setup and performance; I have not encountered any issues with Canon software setup, and I will say that this touch screen interface is much easier than other Canon units. Lastly...there are complaints about having to raise the control panel to print - freeing up the space for paper tray loading and exiting prints. But I don't really find that so annoying. The backlit LED panel is large and the touch screen easy to access, navigate and the functions intuitive. I wish the ADF could handle two-sided originals, but again not necessarily a deal breaker for me - it might be if I had large double-sided documents to scan or copy. I hope this helps. Read more
I’ve owned this Canon PIXMA TR7520 for a few years now, which is honestly longer than I expected from a home inkjet printer. From a durability standpoint, it has held up well. It still prints clearly, scans without issues, and has handled everything from school papers to occasional photo printing. When it’s working properly, the print quality is very good for a printer in this price range. Text is sharp, color prints look nice, and the scanner is easy to use. The touchscreen interface is simple and the overall setup was straightforward. The biggest downside over the years has been connectivity. It occasionally disconnects from the Wi-Fi network or takes a while to respond when sending a print job. I’ve also had a few times where jobs get stuck in the print queue and need to be cleared before it will start printing again. It’s not constant, but it happens enough to be noticeable. That said, the fact that it’s still running reliably after a few years says a lot. Many inexpensive inkjet printers don’t last that long. Overall, this has been a solid home office printer with good print quality and longevity. If the wireless connection were more consistent, it would easily be a five-star product. Read more
