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Canon TR8620 All-in-One Printer for Home Office | Copier |Scanner| Fax |Auto Document Feeder | Photo and Document Printing | Airprint (R) and Android Printing, Black
Brand | Canon |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet |
Printing Technology | Inkjet |
Special Feature | magnetic_proof |
Color | Black |
Model Name | PIXMA TR8620 |
Printer Output | Color |
Maximum Print Speed (Color) | 10 |
Max Printspeed Monochrome | 15 |
Item Weight | 17.4 Pounds |
About this item
- Easy Setup for smartphone and computer so you can get to work faster
- Intuitive control with an effortless user interface & 4.3" LCD touchscreen
- Fax, copy and scan multi-page documents fast and easy with the 20 Sheet Auto Document Feeder (ADF)
- Print from your favorite mobile devices using the Canon PRINT app[7], Apple AirPrint(R)[8], and Mopria(R)[9]
- Save time and money withAuto 2-Sided Printing,which can save up to 50% of your paper costs
- Easily print your photos right from your SD memory card.[1]
- You can also download the Easy-PhotoPrint Editor app[10]or Canon Creative Park App[26] for creative printing options
- For numbers listed in product description see “specification sheet” in technical specification section below
- Connectivity technology: Ethernet
- Paper size: 3.5 x 3.5, 4 x 6, 5 x 5, 5 x 7, 7 x 10, 8 x 10, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 14
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Important information
Visible screen diagonal
5" / 11 cm
From the manufacturer
PIXMA TR8620a Wireless Home Office All-in-One Printer
The Home Or Office All-In-One For Any Way You Work
PRINT | COPY | SCAN | FAX
When you need a compact home office printer that can handle all your work needs, the PIXMA TR8620a has you covered. With front and rear paper feeding, a 5-Individual Ink System, 4.3" LCD Touchscreen, and impressive wired and wireless[1] connectivity options, you’ll be able to do it all.
The PIXMA TR8620a can easily transition from scanning a multi-page contract with the built-in Auto Document Feeder to printing double-sided homework assignments from online classrooms systems, or a family photo wirelessly from your smartphone. Whether it's printing documents and reports, or faxing and scanning, the PIXMA TR8620a is the ultimate compact home office printer that's big on performance and productivity.
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Easy to Use with ADFPrinting, scanning and faxing right from your smartphone is a breeze thanks to impressive wireless [1] connectivity options. Plus, built-in Auto-Document Feeder to copy and scan multi-page documents. |
Versatile Media SupportThe TR8620a offers limitless ways to express your creativity. Transform your photos into printed memories by printing on Canon Double-sided Matte Photo Paper, Magnetic Photo Paper and more! |
Seamless ConnectivityThe TR8620a features built-in Wi-Fi(R), making it easy to connect to your favorite device and use from any room. Print documents and reports right from your laptop, tablet or smartphone—hassle-free. |
Convenient Mobile PrintingPrint from your mobiles devices with the Canon PRINT app [3] or through Apple AirPrint(TM)[4] and Mopria(R) Print Service[5] for Android(TM). Get creative with Canon Easy-PhotoPrint Editor App [6] and Canon Creative Park App [2]. |
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LCD Touchscreen & Memory Card SlotThe intuitive 4.3" LCD Touchscreen makes using your TR8620a even more effortless. The built-in memory card slot [7] allows you to print directly from your camera's memory card. |
Auto-Duplex PrintingBuilt-in Auto Duplex means the TR8620a can automatically print on both sides of the paper, helping you use less paper for large print jobs. |
2-Way Paper FeedThe Dual-Paper Feeding feature allows the TR8620a to hold plain and photo paper simultaneously, without needing to remove paper or swap trays to make your print jobs even more simple and convenient. |
5-Color Individual Inks5-color individual inks help you enjoy stunning print quality for photos, documents and more on a variety of paper types. With individual ink tanks, you only need to replace the color that runs out. |
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Features | Print, Copy, Scan, Fax | Print, Copy, Scan | Print, Copy, Scan | Print, Copy, Scan | Print, Copy, Scan |
Connection | Wireless, Wired | Wireless, Wired | Wireless, Wired | Wireless, Wired | Wireless, Wired |
Auto-Duplex Printing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Dual-Paper Feeding | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Memory Card Support | ✓ | ||||
Auto Document Feeder | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Compatible Inks | PGI-280 Black, CLI-281 C,M,Y,K | PG-260 Black, CL-261 Color | PG-260 Black, CL-261 Color | PG-260 Black, CL-261 Color | PG-260 Black, CL-261 Color |
Printer Dimensions (Closed) | 17.3"(L) x 13.8"(W) x 7.5"(H) | 15.9"(L) x 14.4"(W) x 8.2"(H) | 15.9"(L) x 14.4"(W) x 8.2"(H) | 15.9"(L) x 12.5"(W) x 5.9"(H) | 15.9"(L) x 12.5"(W) x 5.9"(H) |
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Specifications may change without notice. Not responsible for typographical errors.
- Wireless printing and scanning requires a working network with wireless 802.11b/g/n capability, operating at 2.4GHz or 5.0GHz. Wireless performance may vary based on terrain and distance between the printer and wireless network clients.
- Requires an Internet connection and the Creative Park app, available for free on the App Store and at Google Play. Requires an active 'Canon ID' available for free, and subject to 'Canon ID' Terms of Service. Visit myid.canon for more information. Certain exceptions may apply.
- Requires an Internet connection and the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app, available for free on the App Store and at Google Play. Compatible with iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch devices running iOS 12.0 or later, and Android(TM) mobile devices running Android 4.4 or later. Your device must be connected to the same working network with wireless 802.11 b/g/n capability as your printer. Requires a compatible social media account and is subject to that social media account's Terms of Service. Certain exceptions may apply.
- AirPrint functionality requires a compatible iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch device running iOS 7.0 or later, and an AirPrint-enabled printer connected to the same network as your iOS device. A printer connected to the USB port of your Mac, PC, AirPort Base station, or Time Capsule is not supported.
- Requires Android(TM) mobile device with Android 4.4 operating system or later with the Mopria(R) Print Service pre-loaded with that device and the compatible PIXMA printer on the same wireless network. The Mopria(R) experience is also available on Android 4.4 or later mobile devices with a download of the Mopria(R) Print Service from Google Play.
- The Easy-PhotoPrint Editor software requires an Internet connection and is compatible with the following operating systems; Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit/32-bit), Microsoft Windows 8.1 (64-bit/32-bit), Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 (64-bit/32-bit), macOS High Sierra v10.13, macOS Sierra v10.12, Mac OS X El Capitan v10.11 and Mac OS X El Capitan v10.10.5. Minimum Windows and macOS/Mac OS X requirements are: 2GB of RAM and a monitor with 1024x768 resolution. The Easy-PhotoPrint Editor mobile application requires an Internet connection and the Easy-PhotoPrint Editor app v1.1.0, available for free on the App Store and at Google Play. Compatible with iPad Air2 (2nd Generation), iPad Mini 4 and iPhone 6s or later devices running iOS 10 or later, and Android mobile devices running Android 5.x or later. Certain exceptions may apply. The following file formats are supported: JPEG, PNG, HEIF (devices running iOS 11 and mac OS v10.13 or later), DLP save data, Poster Artist export data, EasyPhoto+ export data, Easy-PhotoPrint Editor export data.
- Compatible memory cards include SDTM Card, SDHCTM Card. The following can be used with the addition of a special adapter sold separately: miniSDTM Card, miniSDHCTM Card, microSDTM Card, microSDHCTM Card, microSDXCTM Card. Supported File Formats inlcude: JPEG and TIFF (Exif-compliant) taken by DCF(Ver.1.0/2.0) compliant digital cameras. (Exif ver2.2/2.21/2.3 compliant).
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Print Quality | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Tech Support | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.3 |
Touch Screen | 3.8 | 3.2 | 2.9 | — | — | 2.8 |
Value for money | — | 4.1 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.7 | — |
Picture quality | — | 4.1 | — | 3.3 | 4.0 | — |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | SmBusi |
printer output | Color | Color | Color | Color | Color | Color |
printer technology | Inkjet | Inkjet | Inkjet | Inkjet | Inkjet | Inkjet |
paper size | 3.5 x 3.5, 4 x 6, 5 x 5, 5 x 7, 7 x 10, 8 x 10, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 14 | 3.5” x 3.5” (Square), 4” x 6”, 5” x 5” (Square), 5” x 7”, 7” x 10”, 8” x 10”, Letter (8.5” x 11”), A4, A5, A6, B5, Legal (8.5” x 14”), U.S. #10 Envelopes, Card Size (91 mm x 55 mm), Custom size (width 2.1–8.5 in, length 3.5–47.2 in) | 3.5 x 3.5, 4 x 6, 5 x 5, 5 x 7, 7 x 10, 8 x 10, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 14, U.S. #10, DL, CS, Monarch, Card Size | Rear Tray: LTR, Legal, A4, A5, B5, 4” x 6”, 5” x 7”, 7” x 10”, 8” x 10”, Square 3.5” x 3.5”, 5” x 5” Custom Size: 2.2” - 8.5” / Length: 5” - 14” Cassette: LTR, A4, A5, B5 | 3.5” x 3.5” (Square), 4” x 6”, 5” x 5” (Square), 5” x 7”, 7” x 10”, 8” x 10”, Letter (8.5” x 11”), A4, A5, A6, B5, Legal (8.5” x 14”), U.S. #10 Envelopes, Card Size (91 mm x 55 mm), Custom size (width 2.1–8.5 in, length 3.5–47.2 in) | 8.5 inch x 11 |
print media type | glossy photo paper | glossy photo paper | glossy photo paper | paper plain, high resolution paper, glossy photo paper, envelopes | envelopes, labels, paper plain | paper plain |
max input sheets | 200 | — | 50 | 100 | — | — |
connectivity tech | Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Wi-Fi, USB | USB, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, USB | Wi-Fi |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 13.8 x 17.3 x 7.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 17.4 pounds |
ASIN | B08FF2X3PV |
Item model number | 4451C002 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Date First Available | September 2, 2020 |
Manufacturer | Canon USA |
Item Weight | 17.4 Pounds |
Max Input Sheet Capacity | 200 |
Sheet Size | 3.5 x 3.5, 4 x 6, 5 x 5, 5 x 7, 7 x 10, 8 x 10, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 14 |
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When you need a compact home office printer that can handle all your work needs, the PIXMA TR8620 has you covered. Withfront and rear paper feeding, a 5-Individual Ink System, 4.3” LCD Touchscreen, and impressive wired and wireless2 connectivityoptions, you’ll be able to do it all. The PIXMA TR8620 can easily transition from scanning a multi-page contract with the built-inAuto Document Feeder to printing double-sided homework assignments from online classrooms systems, or a family photowirelessly from your smartphone. Whether it’s printing documents and reports, or faxing and scanning, the PIXMA TR8620 isthe ultimate compact home office printer that’s big on performance and productivity.
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Customers like the ease of installation with the printer. For example, they mention the manual is straightforward and easy to read. That said, some complain about connectivity and jam resistance. Opinions are mixed on print quality, performance, quality, value, and size.
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Customers like the ease of installation of the printer. For example, they say the setup was super easy, the manual is straightforward, and easy to read. That said, some mention that there was nothing to download or install.
"...Second, as for the Canon TR8620 All-In-One Printer itself, the setup was super easy. I don't understand why some people had a hard time with this...." Read more
"...So, it is time to try a different brand. This Canon installed very easily and there is no issue scanning directly to the PC from the printer, which..." Read more
"...a. Good quality both print and textb. Compact sizec. Easy installationd. Two paper sourcesCON:..." Read more
"...*Printer driver install and network instructions are non existent. This is really inexcusable for a home product with all us non techies out there...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the print quality of the printer. Some mention that it prints very nice, with an obvious improvement over their previous Pixma MG6820 Canon printer. They also say that the text printing is better than their old IP3600, and business reports printed beautifully. However, others say that it has very low quality, with poor ADF, and is faulty.
"...All-in-all, I really like this printer...so far. The print and scan quality is far better than the HP ENVY that I replaced...." Read more
"...you can see parting lines and mold finishing haze in it - very very low quality- but functional enough...." Read more
"...So this Canon software works great! Print quality is better on the HP though...." Read more
"...printer is quite stable and, despite my previous comment, the text printing is better than my old IP3600...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the printer. Some mention that it prints well and fast, while others say that it's a little slow and difficult to use.
"...The speed is amazing and was dry.The copier is a simple affair. Open the cover, place document on platen and hit scan...." Read more
"...Sometimes it takes forever for the printer to respond. It makes a lot of noise recycling or whatever it does...." Read more
"...It does everything I need and it meets my expectations. Here's hoping the printer will last for many years to come." Read more
"...But they malfunction frequently, and I've gotten used to being without my printer a couple of weeks a year which is a big hassle for me...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the printer. Some mention that the ink is reasonable, they're happy with printed documents and color photos, and that it's the most dependable printer they've ever owned. However, others say that the paper tray is flimsy, the document feed is cheaply made, and the flip front panel appears to be rather fragile.
"...Your mileage may vary on this issue.Install for the 5 ink cartridge's is simple and on screen beeps and pictures l;et you know you put them in..." Read more
"...have said the plastic parts that make up the printer's many trays feel kind of flimsy. It gives the impression that it could break easily...." Read more
"PRO:a. Good quality both print and textb. Compact sizec. Easy installationd. Two paper sourcesCON:..." Read more
"...Immediately I'm hit with an error message: paper jam. Not a good sign...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the printer. Some mention it's an excellent value for the money, works with generic inks, and saves a lot of money. However, others say the materials are cheaper and it goes through ink like crazy. They also say the printer is more of a disposable item than a quality printer and the ink is kind of expensive.
"...Overall I think it has proper value for price point and use case. Very quick for what it is...." Read more
"...The Bad: Holy mother of printer cartridge expenses. I've hinted only a handful of pages (couple dozen?)..." Read more
"...The price of Canon ink is cheaper and it lasts much longer...." Read more
"...I shut it off and let it cool down and it was fine. Excellent value so for the money. Set up scan and fax, the latter easy peasey...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the printer. Some mention that the quality is good and the size is nice, while others say that the paper tray is very small and not easy to access.
"...Pros*Nice small footprint.*LCD screen is cute and big and very touch sensitive- nice!*..." Read more
"...The only downsides are that it’s slow and not large format...." Read more
"...I like the touch panel's size. It's big enough to see and operate. The "Scan to PC" feature just works...." Read more
"...The HP (I also bought and returned it) has a smaller screen, it takes way longer to start (although it prints a little faster), but it has a design..." Read more
Customers have connectivity issues with the printer. They mention that they have no luck connecting wirelessly to their Win10 desktop, the password is wrong, and the connection will choose not to work. They also say that the printer drops its wifi connection frequently, and that it's hard to connect to laptop when using cables.
"...If you followed the directions to the letter, the installer will not find your printer, and refuses to go any further. Its a little like my wife...." Read more
"...It is worth mentioning the printer's initial setup requires an Internet connection...." Read more
"...The driver that the online setup had me download and run was not recognizing a connection, so I called Canon customer service, but of course, they..." Read more
"...which is a frustrating experience because the installation program would not connect even though it can see the printer's IP address and then by..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the jam resistance of the printer. They mention that the scanner jams every time there is multiple pages, the feed scanner constantly jams, and the copy document feeder jams up often. They also say that the paper gets jammed many times, and that the machine said there was a paper jam when there was no paper in the machine.
"...One time after an hour or so of use the printer began complaining the ADF was jammed even though there was no paper jam...." Read more
"...Scanner functions are pretty basic (compared to my Epson Perfection V600) but get the job done...." Read more
"...Scan gave me problems as the scanner wasn't being recognized however restart of the computer fixed the glitch...." Read more
"...Immediately I'm hit with an error message: paper jam. Not a good sign...." Read more
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Instead, open your browser and do a search for Canon USA Downloads. Click on the official link from Canon. NOW enter the printer name which is TR8620. It will show 2 potential drivers. I used the the most recent date version. Click DOWNLOAD. Now your download file will have the file which is an executable. Run it. You will answer some basic prompts, then it it looks for the device on your network. Here is where the fun begins! If you followed the directions to the letter, the installer will not find your printer, and refuses to go any further. Its a little like my wife. What did you miss? NOTHING. Canon dropped the ball here. Let's fix it.
Leave you PC alone for the moment. I have my Canon printer hooked up to a network using a cable as I have older non wifi computers using it. I plugged the cable in and thought I was done. Nope. Take a look at that fancy LCD screen on the printer. Notice how the WIFI and Network Icons are showing offline? Click on the little gear/wheel symbol on your printer LCD. Now the menu will bring yout o Device settings. Select enable LAN if you are using a network cable like I am. BOOM! Your Lan is now connected, and your PC install will now find and show the magical new printer on your network. CLICK ON THE PRINTER NOW. At the bottom of the install box you can follow the process and you are done. Repeat the software install for any other computers on your network. Done.
Now the printer itself-
Pros
*Nice small footprint.
*LCD screen is cute and big and very touch sensitive- nice!
*As others have noted, the screen must be flipped up and paper output tray must be extended to print- not a deal breaker for me. Your mileage may vary on this issue.
Install for the 5 ink cartridge's is simple and on screen beeps and pictures l;et you know you put them in correctly- nice!
Cons
*Power cable is shorter than a politicians memory.
* No network cable in box. Bring your own beer here.
*Printer driver install and network instructions are non existent. This is really inexcusable for a home product with all us non techies out there. zero stars for Canon on this issue and your ratings are getting hammered for it.
I will complete my review and update later. I wanted to get this out to the new owners who are frustrated with their install :)
Overall I think it has proper value for price point and use case. Very quick for what it is. So far I'm happy after the software install episode fades from my mind... I would purchase again and gave it 5 stars.
*While the price point for this model is lowish, I do find the face panel that the LCD is part of extremely bad looking- you can see parting lines and mold finishing haze in it - very very low quality- but functional enough. Its kind of a 15 yard beauty if you will.
UPDATE 3/9/2021
The photo printing quality is fantastic IMHO. The single sheet feeder in the rear takes you paper after you follow the on screen instructions of flipping a paper guide, loading paper, flipping it back. Not designed for running multiple copies quickly- but perfect for home users. The speed is amazing and was dry.
The copier is a simple affair. Open the cover, place document on platen and hit scan. LCD will ask you where to send it. It will go to several cloud choices or a PC folder as a PDF. Very quick and easy.
Running away from bad experiences with HP printers and that company's anti-consumer practices (i.e. programming their printers with kill switches, rejecting generic inks, and suspicious subscription services) gave me enough motivation to search for better or less evil alternatives. I bought this Canon printer with some reservation but so far my experience has been very positive.
The printing quality when using the TR8620 at default settings looks pretty good. Black text printing looks sharp and the black color looks, well, black. Not reddish black or watered down black but true black (as you would expect). Color printing is also pretty good with some slight grainy-ness at default settings (using plain paper though).
I like that the printer asked for permission to "call home". I've grown wary of printers reporting to their makers. If you want to be able to print with your cellphone you must give the printer permission to access the Internet and Canon's related online communication services for the feature.
I like that (so far) I can use 3rd party ink without the printer refusing to operate. Being able to choose what kind of ink to use, whether it is official or not, is important to me. I don't know what counter measures Canon has put in place on the printer (if any) but being able to choose promotes a lot of goodwill.
I like the touch panel's size. It's big enough to see and operate. The "Scan to PC" feature just works. I can begin scanning from the printer without having to do anything on the laptop. The printer guesses what format to use (PDF or JPG) when scanning documents or photos. Saves me the trouble of having to convert formats after scanning. If using the document feeder on top while scanning then the printer will automatically merge the scans into one PDF for you. All of this can be manually overridden should you need to.
As much as I liked the auto document feeder (ADF) attachment I did run into some trouble. One time after an hour or so of use the printer began complaining the ADF was jammed even though there was no paper jam. The computer also started giving "cannot communicate to scanner" error messages. After searching the Internet I found a support page at Canon's website that said the ADF was susceptible to heat and high humidity. Although I can still use the flatbed side of the printer when this quirk happens, I was a little bummed out. Months later I learned (after trial and error) the printer sometimes has trouble re-connecting to the monitoring tool on my laptop after long periods of inactivity. Restarting one or both devices usually fixes it for me.
As other reviewers have said the plastic parts that make up the printer's many trays feel kind of flimsy. It gives the impression that it could break easily. On the other hand the trays can be quickly tucked away when not in use.
It is worth mentioning the printer's initial setup requires an Internet connection. Canon designed the install process as a website that takes you through a series of short presentations. You can choose to see pictures or watch "how to" videos as you go through the motions. You can't just jump to the "Download Drivers" section and be done with it. Truth to be told I felt impatient and just wanted to skip it all but I still found it helpful. I later learned there is a download link at Canon's website but you have to search for it on your own.
Configuring Wi-Fi settings was automatic. At some point the installation program uses your laptop's own Wi-Fi to connect directly to the printer and transfer your PC's network settings to it. After this is completed the install program switches back your home network and you are done. It took me about 20-30 minutes to set it all up. Once the printer was on the network, adding it to other family member's laptops was a piece of cake. Using Windows 10 own settings application all I had to do was click on the "Add a printer or scanner". Windows automatically found the printer and installed the necessary software.
Other than the quirks regarding the ADF and plastic tray I am very pleased with this purchase. It does everything I need and it meets my expectations. Here's hoping the printer will last for many years to come.