Expression Photo XP-8700 A4 Multifunction Wireless Inkjet Printer

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!

Used for a home/ SME printer to replace my XP-6100. Very easy to setup. The Epson site, which is shown in the very brief setup sheet, has several sequential videos which show the complete process. Basically: connect with your USB cable if using direct connect and switch on. Put in some paper, install the 6 included cartridges and that’s it. The printer then goes through the quality analysis and alignment process and that’s it The included CD is pretty redundant, as all it does is to tell you there are updates available, so you will have to be internet connected to get them all initially. Print quality is great, the LCD screen is much larger and more intuitive than the 6100 and the extending of the print output tray is all automatic now, as is the process of shutdown. Printer ink replacement is much simpler with more space and access and the scanning function seems a lot faster One BIG beware, which isn’t the fault of the printer by the way. My previous 6100 and this 8700 both refuse to print with the error message, ‘the system cannot find the file specified’ at the beginning This is due to Microsoft’s latest Win10 update KB5010342 which caused that problem on a lot of printers. Uninstall that update and all is well. Epson or MS will no doubt fix that soon hopefully, but I now have a fully functional XP-6100 to get rid of! Oh well . . such is the life of Computer stuff. Very pleased so far with this little beastie! The problem it turns out, was the Print Spool Service. Switch to Direct Printing and all is well. Thanks to Epson for the NON help!

I've had this printer for over a month and I'm very pleased with it. It's really easy to set up and print quality is what one expects from an inkjet printer, and printing speed is ok. The paper trays seem a bit flimsy but they are fine in action. My last printer was a Canon so I'm used to more robust trays. The advantage with this one is that they recede into the lower part of the printer, making it tidy - nothing sticks out. This model has capacity to print photos but I haven't tried that yet but colours are ok for normal printing. All in all, really good value for money.

perfect just the job, good qaulity

Original review: (Four stars) I bought this machine because it offers more than the usual black, cyan, magenta and yellow inks, helpful when printing photographs. Like much modern technology, this printer can do a lot more than most people, I suspect, would need. In essence, I want to be able to photocopy, scan and print. This machine does all this but has a load of bells and whistles which makes navigating the many options, for me, frustrating/irritating. For example, I sometimes find myself in a cul-de-sac which offers very few paper size or type options; how or why I got there is a mystery. Print quality is good though whether as good as my 10 year old Canon, which expired just after I bought a new set of inks for it, is open to debate. This Epson is far less robust: it has a flimsy feel and makes alarming squeaking noises when in operation. I cannot say whether this is normal or my printer has some inbuilt flaw but the printed page does eventually emerge. UPDATE AFTER VERY LIMITED USE: I now very much regret my purchase. The complications involved in getting it to do what I want are enormous, there are many options which are often irrelevant and still don't include the simple process that I want to get to. Today I wanted to print the address on an envelope. After three hours (I am retired) of trying, I gave up and wrote the wretched thing by hand. If you set 'envelope' in the menu you have to insert the CD. Finding the CD was easy - in my desk drawer, but the animation to show the location of, and use, of the CD holder was very, very confusing. It seems that, every time you want to print an envelope you have to find the CD, put it in the holder and then insert that into the printer to just the right depth. This is, I eventually discovered, indicated by matching with a white line in the body of the printer. My reward for all this effort was - nothing. I inserted an envelope into the the rear paper holder and all that happened was it got scrunched up and, with some effort, I removed the now useless bit of stationery. I tried again: same result. I then used the front paper feeder. Again, I was told to insert the CD in its holder. I made sure that the settings were for the appropriate paper feeder, envelope size and type of paper. Result: the screen told me the printing was complete (I had been able to hear noises). But, there was nothing in the output tray and one unsullied envelope remained resting in the input tray, just where I had put it. Another series of attempts, with various modifications, brought the same negative result. I cannot recommend this flimsy, overcomplicated, unworkable bit of plastic. Avoid.

I was looking to replace my mono laser printer with a compact All-in-One colour printer with photo quality print. I found the Epson Expression Photo XP-8700 Printer to be the perfect choice. Measuring just 13 x 13 x 5 inches, it fits comfortably on top of my small metal filing cabinet. It is supplied with six starter ink cartridges which I found very convenient. I followed the instructions on how to insert the inks, this was straightforward. Although this quiet printer is advertised as ‘Wi-Fi’, I chose to connect it to my PC via a USB cable (not supplied). On the top rear end of the printer, just behind the A4 Flat Bed Scanner, there is a flap which, when lifted, allows me to insert single pages! I am amazed at the design of this printer. The large 10 x 6cm LCD Touchscreen provides many functions and is pure joy to use! Just below it, there is Tray 1 for 4 x 6-inch photo papers; Tray 2 for A4 papers (double-sided printing is available). As a bonus, there is a concealed tray for DVD/CD printing located directly underneath Tray 2! This is the most versatile printer that I have ever owned and I would not hesitate to recommend it.

Very happy with this all in one printer. It prints reliably from my phone, iMac and iPad, produces excellent quality images on gloss or matt photo paper and also works well as a photocopier for occasional use. The original ‘starter’ ink cartridges seemed to last quite a long time and I’ve had no problems with poor quality printing even if it hasn’t been used for a while. Original inks aren’t cheap (£55/set of 6) but they are probably no more expensive than similar printers. It’s also easy to set up and use. Downloading the Epson Print App adds functionality and more control when you are printing outside of mainstream applications.

Great entry level printer perfect for everyday general use and when used with proper photo paper it's really good and crisp prints impress, I looked at several lower cost printers as all we need a printer for is for ebay labels and flight boarding passes etc so having the scan and photo option is a massive bonus. Found a site for the replacement ink called stinky ink and it's half the price of our old printer this replaced. Only thing I want to change is auto drawer close when if you press a button or send a command through the app or something like that but it's here nor there really

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Quelques difficultés pour l'installation, mais fonctionnement parfait une fois celle-ci faite

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