DOwnload Driver Canon PIXMA TR8550 Printer & Review

The Canon PIXMA TR8550 is a multifunction printer that can print, scan, copy, and fax documents and photos. It is designed for home office use, and has some features, advantages, and disadvantages that you may want to know before buying it. Here is a summary of its specification and performance:

• Features:
  • It has a 20-sheet automatic document feeder (ADF) that allows you to scan, copy, or fax multiple pages without manual intervention¹².
  • It supports wireless printing from various devices, such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and cloud services, using AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Wi-Fi Direct, and Canon’s own apps¹².
  • It can print on both sides of the paper (duplex printing) to save paper and reduce environmental impact¹².
  • It can print photos at a high resolution of 4,800 dpi, with vivid colors and details¹².
  • It has an easy-to-use control panel with a 4.3-inch touchscreen and a numeric keypad for faxing¹².
  • It has an SD card slot that can be used to print photos directly from a memory card, but not to scan documents or photos to it¹.
• Advantages:
  • It is relatively affordable, costing around £160 or less¹².
  • It is versatile and functional, offering a range of options for different tasks and users²³.
  • It is easy to set up and connect to various devices and networks²³.
  • It produces good quality prints, scans, and copies, especially for photos²³ .
  • It has a compact and elegant design, with a sturdy and adjustable scanner lid².
• Disadvantages:
  • It has a large footprint when in use, due to the multiple trays and extensions that need to be opened¹².
  • It is very noisy when printing, which may be annoying or distracting for some users¹²³.
  • It has a low paper capacity of 100 sheets in the main tray, which may not be enough for heavy users or large jobs¹²³.
  • It uses a five-ink system, which means that you have to replace five cartridges when they run out, which can be wasteful and expensive¹²³.
  • It has a slow print speed, especially for duplex printing and color documents²³ .