Print, Scan, Copy: Our Canon PIXMA TS8750 All-In-One Printer Review

In an age of digital everything, we still find ourselves needing to print more than we'd like to admit. Contracts that need signing, boarding passes for last-minute trips, photos for the office wall, or quick prototypes to review away from the screen. We've been using the Canon PIXMA TS8750 as our office all-in-one, and here's what we've found.

What We Tested

The Canon PIXMA TS8750 Wireless Colour All-In-One Inkjet Photo Printer - a compact unit that handles printing, scanning, and copying with a 6-ink cartridge system designed for superior photo quality.

Key Features

• 6-Ink Cartridge System - Includes dedicated photo blue ink for exceptional photo prints with smooth gradations
• Wireless Connectivity - Wi-Fi enabled with mobile printing support for phones and tablets
• All-In-One Functionality - Print, copy, and scan from a single compact device
• SD Card Slot - Print directly from memory cards without needing a computer
• A4 Printing - Handles standard document sizes for everyday office needs
• Borderless Photo Printing - Create edge-to-edge prints up to A4 size

Our Experience

The Good

Photo quality is genuinely impressive: The 6-ink system with dedicated photo blue ink produces prints that look professional. Team photos, event pictures, and portfolio prints all come out with rich colours and smooth gradients.

Wireless printing just works: We've printed from Windows laptops, MacBooks, iPhones, and Android phones without hassle. The setup was straightforward, and it's been reliable on our office network.

Scanning is quick and capable: The flatbed scanner handles documents and photos well. We use it regularly for digitising signed contracts and receipts - much faster than walking to a dedicated scanner.

Compact footprint: For an all-in-one with this capability, it doesn't dominate the desk. The design is clean and fits well in a modern office environment.

SD card printing is surprisingly useful: For quick photo prints without booting up a computer, being able to slot in a memory card and print directly is convenient.

Considerations

Ink costs add up: The 6-ink system means more cartridges to replace. If you're printing high volumes, running costs are something to factor in. We offset this by using draft mode for internal documents.

Photo paper makes a difference: The impressive photo quality relies on using decent photo paper. Standard office paper works fine for documents but doesn't showcase the printer's capabilities.

Not built for heavy volume: This is a home office/small team printer. If you're printing hundreds of pages daily, you'd want something more industrial.

Initial setup takes time: Aligning print heads and running initial calibration takes longer than you might expect out of the box.

What We Print

• Contracts and documents requiring signatures
• Team event photos for the office wall
• Quick reference sheets and cheat sheets
• Boarding passes and travel documents
• Design mockups for review away from screens
• Client presentation handouts

Who Should Consider This?

• Small teams needing versatile print, scan, and copy capabilities
• Home offices that occasionally need quality photo printing
• Anyone who values wireless printing from multiple devices
• Teams who want a single device rather than separate printer and scanner
• Offices where aesthetics matter - it looks professional on a desk

The Verdict

The Canon PIXMA TS8750 strikes a good balance between photo quality and everyday office functionality. The 6-ink system genuinely delivers on photo prints - they look professional enough to frame or share with clients.

For a development team that occasionally needs to print documents, scan contracts, and produce the odd team photo, it handles everything without requiring multiple devices. The wireless printing works reliably, which sounds basic but isn't always the case.

It's not the cheapest to run if you're printing constantly, but for moderate use with occasional bursts of photo printing, the quality-to-convenience ratio is excellent. Our office wall of team photos and printed "shipped" celebrations wouldn't look nearly as good without it.