29.6.2016

I hadn’t planned on buying a photo printer, all I needed was an inexpensive printer for printing bits and pieces. But when I started doing my research I found a disappointingly high percentage of negative reviews on printers in the price range that interested me. I rapidly found myself in the territory of photo printers before the proportion of good to bad reviews suggested I was unlikely to be wasting my money. I’m a keen photographer, and since the arrival of digital I’ve created very few prints and so the family albums have, sadly, disappeared. Maybe it’s time to get back to printing, I thought.I ended up with a short list of two Canons, one more than double the price of the other.I ended up plumping for this Canon printer. Not because of the price, but because of the size and weight of the Pro – 10S. The reviews also suggested that the picture quality of the iP8750 was as good as or better than its more expensive cousin.It’s an A3+ printer so it takes up a fair bit of space. With the packets of paper I’ve acquired, spare ink cartridges, paper input support extended and the output tray pulled out, it takes up a whole desk. Luckily I have one in my spare room so that’s where it now lives.Set up involved following the picture sequence on the quick set up guide. I found some set up videos on Canon’s web site’s product page for this printer, so I’d already watched them before the printer turned up. They helped and I recommend checking them out before unpacking anything. Canon provide set-up ink cartridges with the printer. These are low capacity so I’d encourage ordering a set of spares (not much change from £60) when you buy this printer. The inks need installing after bits of orange tape and a chunk of orange plastic have been removed. The ink cartridges, and their corresponding slots, are obviously identified with a colour abbreviation code. You will notice there are two blacks. The pigment black is used purely for documents, the other black is used solely for photographs. There is no user choice in this. Correct installation is rewarded by an orange light lighting up on the tip of the cartridge body.After closing the lid the next step was to run the installation software. That was as straightforward as installing any else. Wi-fi set up was accomplished by pressing the wi-fi button on the printer – until the blue light was flashing, then running downstairs to the router to press the WPS button on the back of the router. That was all it took. You don’t need a WPS button on your router, but if you have, then wi-fi set-up is a piece of cake.The installation software left two obtrusively big widgets on my desktop. One was a video window running a slide show, the other was Canon’s proprietary software ‘Canon Quick Menu’. This software does things like tell you what ink type is required; opens a web page called ‘Useful Functions on the Printer’; issues ‘useful notices’; and other stuff that I’m highly unlikely to need so I haven’t made any use of this at all. Included in this is something with the really stupid name of Creative Park Premium which opens ‘My Image Garden’ (your own images) and lets you format them in interesting ways – well, interesting to Canon it seems. This software, when it runs produces two error messages on my system (Tvichw32 Driver Open Error & Can not load ASPI Layer Driver). I contacted Canon, they passed the buck and told me it was Microsoft’s fault and that I should contact Microsoft. That irritated me no end especially since these error messages only appear when starting Canon’s supplied software. Canon get 1 * for customer service. ‘My image garden’ won’t run if the printer is switched off, it checks that you have legit Canon cartridges in the printer before it will run.Fortunately this supplied software is completely unnecessary for printing images or documents if you have other image editing software that allows you to print. Both Lightroom and Photoshop facilitate this, so I’ve managed just fine without it. By the way, the error messages don’t prevent any of its functionality, they are just irritating.Back to the printer. The paper-support tray feeds almost vertically into the back of the printer. It is made from three telescoping pieces of flimsy plastic. The paper out tray is also a flimsy telescoping four part tray that pulls out at the front (bit of orange tape hidden on the underside of this that you need to watch out for). They all fold away very neatly and have lids that make the printer look quite attractive when it’s not being used. These flimsy trays do not appear as if they will take any stress without breaking so make sure you can place your printer where they will not be accidentally knocked, brushed up against, or have anything dropped on them.Straightforward printing is a doddle. Printing using ICC profiles from Photoshop is a little trickier, because you need to understand Canon’s secret codes in order to identify which profile applies to which Canon paper. You also need to switch off printer control using the driver software – otherwise it will just override your Photoshop choices. I’ve put these codes at the bottom of the review for those who may be interested in using Photoshop to control the printing. Canon’s supplied printer driver has a ton of options and it’s worth checking out Canon’s information pages on how to best make use of the different settings. To just leave it at the basic settings, and not explore some of these options would be to waste much of this printer’s potential.Image quality is superb. I’ve only used Canon’s Plus Glossy II and Pro Platinum and I’m completely happy with the results.The only problem I’ve noticed is that when I created my own black border in Photoshop, the resulting print showed it thinner on the rear edge of the image. This is something I need to play with a bit more. I don’t know whether it is down to the printer, or the settings I’m using. There are a lot of options to play with, and I’ve only had it a week, so plenty to explore yet.In conclusion, I’m totally happy with this. Image quality is superb, and without any fiddling, is a very close match to what I see on my monitor. If it proves reliable, then I’ve made a good purchase and am happy to recommend it. Check out my setting up images too.Codes for ICC profiles for Canon paperPR = Photo Paper Pro and Photo Paper Pro IISP: = Photo Paper Plus GlossyMP: = Matte Photo PaperSG: = Photo Paper Plus Semi-glossGL: = Photo Paper Plus Glossy IIPT: = Photo Paper Pro PlatinumThe numbers (following above code) relate to quality as set on the slide bar3= Standard quality2= High quality1 = something better than HighSo the ICC profile for Photo Paper Plus Glossy II High Quality = Canon IP8700 series GL2So the ICC profile for Photo Paper Pro Platinum High Quality = Canon IP8700 series PT2So the ICC profile for Photo Paper Pro Platinum High+ Quality = Canon IP8700 series PT1

5.4.2019

I bought this to replace my trusty Epson 1290 which finally packed up. Setup could be made easier (see other reviewers), but it worked for me (using USB cable), eventually, though it took a surprisingly long time (about 20mins) to load all the driver stuff (on a fast Win 7 computer). I've printed some A4 photos (using the Canon paper supplied, which is 'Plus Glossy II' and Canon inks and compared with the same done on the Epson 1290 with Epson glossy paper, and, though impressive, they are slightly warmer and darker. At first I preferred the Epson, but I now think that was a bit too light. Prints looking too dark is a common issue with photo printing, often blamed on monitors being too bright,and there is some truth in this. Prints with more contrast look better when viewed in bright light, allowing the shadow detail to be seen better, at the expense of looking a big dingy in lower light levels. After doing a series of test strips trying out all the different paper settings I have discovered that setting 'semi glossy' when using Canon 'Plus Glossy II' paper gives a result that is just a bit lighter and less warm, which is very useful. Setting 'lighter' was no good as it gave washed out colours in darker areas. As I have a lot of Epson paper, I tried using Epson Photo Quality Glossy paper and the result was just very slightly darker, than with Canon paper, but again it lightened with the 'semi glossy' setting. For anyone who, like me, thought the Epson 1290 was very good, I can say that, apart from the issue just discussed, results are pretty much identical. However, it's MUCH faster, and prints a full A4 page at highest quality in about two minutes (the Epson took perhaps ten minutes). Printing a page of text on plain paper is very quick too. If this printer suffers less from clogged jets; the bane of my life on the Epson for the last twenty years, then I will be very relieved (and there are suggestions that it will indeed be better in this respect). I note that there is an option in the software for 'deep clean' as well as 'clean', which looks promising.Quirks to be aware of: When first switching on it goes into what is presumably a cleaning routine, that takes a minute or two, and if left on it makes a noise from time to time, going through some sort of routine. When it grabs the paper to print it makes a noise that sounds as though it might do damage to itself, though it survives! Printing borderless is excellent - whereas the Epson needed careful flattening of the paper to avoid black streaks on the corners as it finished, the Canon has no such problem - clean results with no special care. Borderless printing, as on other printers, prints oversize in order to avoid white edges, and this can be annoying BUT, there is a setting for 'extension', and I find that setting it to the first mark rather than the recommended third gives good results with less image clipping. The Plus Glossy II paper is quite thick, much the same as you might expect a professionally printed photo be supplied on. My Epson paper was around half the thickness, but fine when mounted, and the Canon GP501 paper is an alternative cheaper and thinner paper that might prove fine for mounting. Whereas the Epson printer referenced one side of the paper to the edge of the feeder, the Canon has two guides that move together such that the paper is always centred, and the paper size has to be set in the print dialogue box. There is however, a useful facility in the print dialogue box to save print settings and name them for common tasks, and this saves everything - borderless, page size, landscape or portrait, quality and paper type, though I don't think it saves the 'extension' setting.I always print from Adobe Indesign, laying out single or multiple photos on a page, so that I can stick to A4 paper and just combine photos for printing sometimes using frames or guides. This also allows me to fit in text - useful for making an album with descriptions and dates, and a coloured background, though Indesign is an expensive programme to buy.Past experience has made me doubtful of 'equivalent' inks, and I will stick to Canon despite the very high cost - I paid £87 on Amazon for a set of 6 full size ink cartridges, and £14 for a pack of 10 sheets of 'Plus Glossy II paper. The inks supplied are of lower capacity, but probably good for about 25 A4 photographic prints. I have also ordered 100 sheets of GP501 paper for £29 to try. As always, photo printing is not cheap and an A4 print is going to cost around £1-50 to £2. I note that when I check the ink levels, some are much lower now than others, so the possibility of changing only the one that runs out is good, and will result in less waste of ink, though it means eventually having to buy some individual ink cartridges to make up the stock of spares.All in all, a good buy, and though a bit deeper and wider than the Epson, not an unsightly monster like some of the laser printers!

3.7.2016

A very good photo, CD and general use printer for up to A3+ paper sizes. Previously I had been using a Canon Pixma iX6550 which packed in after just 3 years of use due to a part of the print head mechanism snapping off and causing a control board failure. Disappointed at this, I decided to replace the iX6550 with something a bit more solid and this does not disappoint. Incidentally the iX6550 has now been superseded by the Canon Pixma ix6850 which probably shares the comparatively flimsy build quality of the iX6550.Apart from much better build quality (more robust plastic as opposed to the rattly and brittle plastic of the cheaper models) this printer differs from the iX6550 and iX6850 in having an extra (grey)ink cartridge. This may seem like a strange idea, but if you do any black and white printing you'll soon see the advantage of this. I rattled off a couple of A3 B&W prints and they look fantastic, with a superb range of tones showing absolutely no signs of any colour tint and with no banding either.Reviewers say that colour prints from this iP8750 aren't as good as those from the more expensive Canon Pixma Pro range, with colour detail being lost in shadow areas. I cannot comment as I haven't used a Pixma Pro printer, but as the Canon Pixma pro printers cost about twice (or more) as much they are out of my league. Prints do tend to be darker than the photo appears on screen, but of course this is largely due to our individual setups - i.e. monitor versus printer profiles. I found I had to increase the brightness and contrast of images in Adobe Lightroom immediately prior to printing to achieve similar results to those on screen. Colour accuracy with Canon Inks seems excellent to me.Prints are churned out pretty quickly too, and printing an A4 colour web page in standard mode only takes a second or two.... unless the printer decides to do that recharging thing when it sits there eating ink for a couple of minutes. But all Canon printers seem to do that.Several reviews have had problems with Wi-Fi setup, but I managed to set mine up in under a minute. Just pressing and holding the WiFi button on the front of the printer until the white power light flashes once and then going to my (TP Link TD-W8980) router and pressing the WPS button on the router within a couple of minutes was all I had to do. But despite the ease of setup for Wi-Fi I tend to print over USB as it is much faster in rendering the image.I bought mine from J**n L***s as at the time this printer was unavailable from amazon. There is currently a £30 cashback deal from Canon on the printer, which effectively brought the price down to £169. At that price it's excellent value for money too. So why only four stars? As always you pay through the nose for Canon inks. A set of high yield PGI-550XL and CLI-551XL cartridges will set you back over £60. If you decide to buy genuine Canon inks then ALWAYS buy the XL high yield cartridges. You'll get a lot less printing and end up ripped off even more if you use the standard yield cartridges.

8.10.2018

Prints my A3 & A3+ photos for my camera club competition entries. I find my prints stand well up to scrutiny against prints from the more expensive Canon printers & I've never had a judge negatively comment on the print quality. Photos printed on Canon's Pro Luster paper are in my opinion exceptional, with very little discernible colour cast when compared to my computer screen. When printing black & white select grayscale printing on the Canon drop down menu, it gives beautiful deep blacks through to clean whites, this is where the extra grey cartridge comes in handy & there is of course NO colour cast.I occasionally use a metallic sheen paper (Not a Canon product) with great results,

7.10.2018

........with She Who Must Be Obeyed than any other. Bought to replace a Canon MX725 (great printer!) that failed terminally. We had a box of spare ink cartridges to suit the 725 so a big factor in the choice of replacement was a printer using the same cartridges.Enter the iP8750. Great! It prints A3! Great! It has a 6 colour print head (I'm a keen photographer). Great! It's wifi.Then the Boss reports she can't find out how to do double-sided printing (the 725 just got on with it). Answer is you can do it, kinda, but it entails printing all the odd-numbered pages first, then turning over and printing the even pages. This was a fundamental error on my part - I made an assumption. Oh oh.

18.11.2014

next day standard delivery from Kikatek - excellent, less than 24 hours.Printer assembly fairly straightforward if you follow the included guide which is pictures only by the way. Connecting to my WiFi was a little more involved, as my WiFi SSID is hidden and WPS2/AES encrypted so the printer couldn't see it. The answer is to connect the printer using a USB cable (not provided - I nicked one from another printer) and follow the install procedure when you install the software from the included DVD. That allows you to set all the settings, which get loaded into the printer over the USB. It then connects to your WiFi with no further issues. You can now disconnect the USB cable,

24.3.2018

It does print crisp and mostly accurate photos, "mostly" being the key word here. I understand from reading several forums that you need to go into your computer's color management to get more accurate colors, as the default settings Canon uses aren't quite right.The wireless setup was the worst I've ever gong through, I finally reverted to setting things up with a USB cable, and then after restarting everything, setting up the wifi via USB cable. It took several tries, but it finally got it.I was surprised at the new Canon software it loaded, I prefer the old versions, and on my wife's Mac there is no longer a version of Easy Photo, which meant she had to use Apple Photos,

14.12.2018

Bought this printer after a quick read of a few reviews when my old Epson Stylus 1400 conked and I needed a replacement A3 photo quality printer quickly. I found wireless setup pretty simple once I gave up on the WPS button route. The initial installation instructions are the usual series of pictures rather than words but straightforward enough and there is online help available. I chose to setup wirelessly using my router's WPS button but could not get this to work even though the router has the correct protocol. When I started again, this time selecting connect wirelessly but without WPS it was easy-peasy. I am using a Windows 10 desktop PC.

28.10.2016

Since my aged iP4500 finally gave up the ghost, I've been looking for a dedicated photo printer to replace it.I didn't want an all-in-one with only a few ink-tanks and it HAD to be able to print onto DVD/CD disc.I couldn't find one anywhere that fitted the bill and got decent reviews.I eventually, again, came across the iP8750 which I'd originally passed over as it was A3. What'll do a lot will do a little is my philosophy.It got good reviews and I sourced one at a good price.OK that's the guff, here's what I think of the printer:-As the title to this review states, "it's pretty much what I was after". Print quality is easily as good as the iP4500 and that's the main issue for me.

6.9.2018

I bought this to replace my truly excellent Epson Stylus 1290 A3+ photo printer, which sadly died after many years of sterling service. I was quite shocked to see just how large a footprint this Canon has in comparison! It's quite a beast. I'm going to have to find a new home for it, because it isn't going to fit under my computer desk where the Epson lived!I was also dismayed to find that the very basics were absent from the box. Seriously... NO POWER CORD?! Nor a USB cable for setup. I know it's not an expensive printer but for the pennies this would cost them, it's disappointing to cut corners like this. The setup instructions are awful. A bunch of meaningless pictures with literally no words.

13.6.2014

I bought this printer for my sister-in-law because she needed to be able to print onto A3 card. She absolutely loves it!!The printer is very neat and compact considering it's A3 - slightly longer than her previous HP multi-function printer. It was straightforward to set up; took about 10 minutes to install the software and the wireless connectivity worked straight away with no issues whatsoever.Printing is dead easy. The paper tray at the back has adjustable tabs, which make it really easy to switch between printing on A4 to A3. The printer software updates Microsoft word etc. so that you can easily select to print on A3 or A4 - you don't have to search for some complicated option somewhere.The printing quality is outstanding!

5.4.2020

This was bought to replace a somewhat cranky Canon Pro 9000 mkii. As a keen amateur photographer I wanted an A3 printer but could not justify spending a huge sum as the A3 facility would only be occasionally used for club competition prints etc. I have been amazed at the quality of the prints even straight of the box without any calibration. Side by side with a print from my CanonTS8250 the definition, colour rendition and sharpness is immediately evident. I have just printed off a few newsletters on plain A4 and even the colours there are sharp and clean. Replacement inks for the TS8250 are very expensive (£45 and more for Canon product),

19.10.2015

After several Epson A3 printers, and then an HP, and sick of problems with printhead clogging etc, I decided to try this somewhat cheaper Canon A3 printer. Up to now I have been pleasantly surprised by how good it is for photo printing, considering it prints with only 5 inks, and cost less than £200. It was easy to set up (didn't even contemplate Wifi printing - life is too short), and soon produced good prints using photoshop and printer profiles. Once you press the 'Print' button, it sometimes takes a very long time chugging away, doubtless using up much ink, before it actually prints, but up to now it has had no misfeed problems, has left no marks on the print, and has worked on Canon papers and some other papers too.

6.6.2016

This is a very good photo quality printer at a fair price. I installed everything fine and also connected it to wifi quickly. I was soon trial printing from my desktop, laptop and Android phone. However, the installation guide is poor, just a series of somewhat incomprehensible pictures. I advise you to download the PDF manual from Canon as much needed explanations can be found. In particular the explanation for wifi, testing print head alignment and checking print quality are in there, alongside info on profiles if you want to use the printer with Photoshop like me! I also advise you install the latest drivers and applications direct from Canon.Overall build is OK. It's basically a black plastic box.

8.12.2017

Direct replacement for the Epson R2400, so I was wasn't expecting as good as results. To say the least, I was totally surprised by the output.Took roughly 20-25minutes to set up and install software, went through all the initial calibration tests etc., and then decided to quickly do a test print on a photo I took a while ago.Loaded up lightroom, selected the photo, adjusted its positioning with a nice wide border for printing on a supplied sample sheet of A4 Canon Photo Paper Plus Glossy II and selected 'print'Within less than 2mins printing all at High Quality settings the print was complete and in comparison with the photo I had printed on the Epson R2400 a while ago the IP8750 version looked sharper,

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