After years of loyal (some might say masochistic) service to the Canon printer empire, I finally broke free!
Last week, I, a creature of habit, even bought another Canon. Oh, the foolish optimism! The WiFi setup, a task that I believe Canon engineers designed specifically for masochists and telekinetic wizards, proved utterly impossible. My router and the printer engaged in a silent, passive-aggressive standoff, refusing to acknowledge each other's existence despite my increasingly desperate pleas (and a few muttered expletives). Back to the seller it went, a monument to my fleeting hope for a wirelessly connected life.
And then, like a beacon in the inky blackness of my printer-related despair, came the Epson XP-8700. What a revelation! I swear, the setup process was so easy, I thought I'd accidentally downloaded a self-installing spiritual guide. It practically set itself up while I was still trying to locate the power button. No wrestling with cryptic error messages, no consulting ancient online forums for a solution to a problem only five other people on Earth have ever encountered. Just… it worked. It connected to my WiFi faster than I can say "ink cartridge replacement."
But wait, there's more! Not only did this printer spare me from a nervous breakdown, it also looks like it belongs in a sleek, minimalist art gallery, not my cluttered home office. Its compact design is a breath of fresh air compared to the blocky, utilitarian appearance of its predecessor. And the functionality? Oh, the functionality! The intuitive touchscreen is so user-friendly, even my technophobe dog could probably navigate it (if she had opposable thumbs, which, thankfully, she doesn't).
This bad boy isn't just a pretty face. It prints photos that actually look like photos, not blurry approximations of them. The separate ink cartridges are a godsend – no more replacing an entire multi-color cartridge because I ran out of just one shade of blue! It has automatic duplex printing, saving trees and my sanity. And the front-loading paper tray? Pure genius! No more contorting myself to load paper from the back, feeling like I'm performing some kind of printer-based yoga pose. Plus, it's got a dedicated photo tray, so you don't have to swap out paper every time you want to print a masterpiece. And yes, it scans and copies with admirable speed and clarity – a true all-in-one champion.
In conclusion, if you're teetering on the edge of printer-induced madness, do yourself a favor and buy the Epson XP-8700. It's not just a printer; it's a therapeutic experience. My blood pressure has plummeted, my WiFi is no longer an enigma, and I can finally print without wanting to throw something out the window. Bravo, Epson. Bravo!
| Product dimensions | 14.6D x 18.9W x 6.3H centimetres |
|---|---|
| Controller type | Android |
| Maximum Supported Paper Size | A3 |
| Power consumption | 21 Watts |
| Included components | Paper Tray, Print Cartridge |
| Print media | Paper (plain) |
| Scanner type | Sheetfed |
| Max input sheet capacity | 250 |
| Max copy speed (black and white) | 29 ppm |
| Compatible devices | Smartphones |
| Maximum colour print resolution | 5760 |
| Sheet size | 483 millimeters |
| Maximum black and white print resolution | 2276 dpi |
| Colour depth | 24 bpp |
| Dual-sided printing | Yes |
| Maximum copies per run | Numerose |
| Item model number | 235N207 |
| Manufacturer | Epson |
| Standing screen display size | 2.4 Inches |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Connectivity Type | Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Type | 802.11n, 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 1 |
| Wattage | 21 watts |
| Power Source | AC 100-240v, 50/60hz |
| Hardware Platform | Smartphone |
| Operating System | Windows & Mac |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Item Weight | 8.5 kg |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
