The Canon PIXMA TS702 is an affordable wireless inkjet printer aimed at home and small office users. Released in 2018, it is a compact all-in-one printer with the ability to print, scan, and copy documents and photos.

Some key features of the TS702 include wireless connectivity, automatic two-sided printing, a dedicated black ink tank for crisp text, and support for printing from mobile devices. It utilizes Canon's 5-color individual ink system and can print borderless photos up to 8.5" x 11". The TS702 is designed to deliver lab-quality photos along with versatile everyday printing capabilities in a space-saving form factor.

With easy setup and operation via Canon's Print app, the TS702 is well-suited for students, families, and home-based businesses seeking an affordable printer for mixed-usage printing tasks. Its lower cost per page compared to laser printers helps make it an economical choice for moderate home printing needs. This review will take a closer look at the design, features and performance of the Canon PIXMA TS702.

Design

The Canon PIXMA TS702 has a sleek and elegant design that will look good in any home or office. It has compact dimensions of 14.7 x 12.5 x 5.8 inches and weighs just 11.7 lbs, making it easy to place on a desk or shelf without taking up too much space.

The printer comes in two classic Canon colors - white or black. Both color options feature a matte finish that resists fingerprints and smudges. The overall aesthetic is minimalist yet stylish, with smooth curves and clean lines.

The build quality feels sturdy thanks to the densely-packed plastic casing. The printer does not feel flimsy or cheap. The compact footprint combined with the clean, professional design allows the TS702 to seamlessly blend into any environment.

Print Quality

The Canon PIXMA TS702 delivers impressive print quality for its price range. It has a maximum print resolution of 4800 x 1200 dpi, producing sharp, detailed text and graphics. Print speed is also solid, with black printing at 8 ipm for regular text pages and 5 ipm for colour prints. Photo prints have a slower speed, at around 1.5 ipm which is to be expected for high quality photo output.

Overall print quality lives up to Canon's reputation, with accurate colours and image reproduction. Blacks are deep and saturated while colour photos have vivid hues. The 5 individual ink system provides excellent colour gamut and gradation. Fine details are well-rendered and text is sharp even at small sizes, making this a good choice for printing documents, web pages, photos and graphics.

Connectivity

The PIXMA TS702 offers several connectivity options to wirelessly print from your devices. It has built-in WiFi that lets you connect to both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks. Setting up the printer on your wireless network is straightforward using the Canon Print app or software installer.

In addition to WiFi, the TS702 also supports Bluetooth 4.0. This allows you to print from compatible smartphones and tablets by pairing them directly with the printer, without the need for a wireless network. Bluetooth connectivity provides an easy way to print photos from your mobile device.

For wired connectivity, the PIXMA TS702 has a standard USB 2.0 port. This allows you to connect it directly to your computer with a USB cable. The printer is compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems.

The variety of wired and wireless connection choices on the TS702 makes it easy to set up and start printing from multiple devices. Connectivity is a key strength of this Canon printer.

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Printing Features

The Canon PIXMA TS702 offers excellent features for versatile printing needs. It supports automatic double-sided printing, allowing you to easily print on both sides of a page without having to manually flip pages over. This saves on paper and makes printing documents like reports, handouts and booklets much more convenient.

For photos, the borderless printing feature lets you print full bleed images that extend to the edges of the paper, without any white borders around the photo. This gives photos and graphics a much more professional, finished look. Borderless printing is supported on photo papers up to 5" x 7" in size.

When it comes to photo printing, the TS702 delivers excellent quality with a max resolution of 4800 x 1200 dpi. It can reproduce fine details and vibrant colors in photos. The printer has five individual ink tanks - magenta, cyan, yellow, black and pigment black. The combination of dye and pigment inks allow it to print crisp text while also producing lifelike photo prints. So you get the best of both text and graphics quality.

The printer supports printing directly from a range of devices and media types, including USB flash drives, smartphones and online services.

Scanning

The Canon PIXMA TS702 scanner offers decent scan quality and features for the price. It has an optical scan resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi, which is sufficient for scanning documents and photos without losing too much detail.

Some handy scanning features include:

• Auto Scan Mode detects the type of document and optimizes settings automatically. This makes scanning faster and easier.

• Auto Document Fix scans and straightens crooked documents. This helps prevent skewed scans.

• Auto Duplex scans both sides of double-sided originals in one pass. This saves time compared to scanning each side separately.

• JPEG and PDF file formats are supported for scanning directly to a computer or the cloud.

• Specialty scanning modes for photos, documents, and film slides help optimize the settings and quality.

While the scanning fidelity and options are not as robust as more advanced scanners, the TS702 scanner has all the key features needed for home office and personal use at this price point. It can handle occasional scanning jobs smoothly and with solid image quality retention.

Ink

The Canon PIXMA TS702 uses a two-cartridge ink system with individual black and color ink cartridges. This allows you to replace only the ink color that runs out without having to replace both cartridges.

The TS702 comes with Canon's FINE cartridge system which consists of dye-based inks for vivid color printing as well as pigment black ink for sharp text. The cartridges have an average yield of around 180 pages for black and 150 pages for color based on ISO standards. High-capacity XL ink cartridges are also available for increased page yields up to 400 pages for black and 300 pages for color.

The printer monitors ink levels and provides low ink warnings so you know when a cartridge needs to be replaced. Overall the ink yields are decent for a low-cost inkjet printer but frequent printing can lead to higher long-term ink costs compared to laser printers. Using the printer efficiently and replacing cartridges with high-capacity XL ink cartridges can help maximize value.

Software

The PIXMA TS702 comes bundled with Canon's user-friendly printing software to help you get set up and start printing quickly.

The printer includes Canon's Print app, which allows you to print photos and documents directly from your mobile device using iOS, Android, Windows 10 or Google Chromebook. Connect via wireless LAN or Wi-Fi Direct to print wirelessly without needing a router.

For scanning, the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app lets you scan documents and photos directly to your mobile device camera roll. Integrated Optical Character Recognition (OCR) converts documents into searchable PDFs or editable Word files.

Canon's Easy-PhotoPrint Editor app provides advanced editing tools to enhance your photos before printing. Apply filters, adjust brightness, crop and more.

The bundled My Image Garden software offers organization tools like facial recognition and categorization to manage your photo collection. Useful printing features include collage creation, ID photo printing, and more.

For office tasks, the printer comes with integrated support for Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service, and Windows 10 Mobile Printing.

Pros

• Fast print speeds - Up to 15ipm black and 10ipm color print speeds allow you to quickly print documents and photos. Great for home and small office use when you need to print in a hurry.

• Compact and lightweight design - Weighing just 14.7 pounds, this printer has a small footprint perfect for tight desk spaces. The sleek, low-profile design looks great.

• Wireless printing capabilities - Connect via Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, and more. Print right from your smartphone, tablet, or computer wirelessly. No cables required.

• Auto 2-sided printing - Save paper by automatically printing on both sides of the page. Convenient for printing booklets and documents.

Cons

• Print speed is slow compared to laser printers. Can only print about 8 pages per minute in black and white. This makes it less ideal for high volume printing.

• Paper handling is limited. Only supports plain paper input and the input tray only holds 100 sheets. Lack of auto document feeder for scanning is also a limitation.

• High ink costs. Like other inkjet printers, replacement ink cartridges are expensive. Cost per page is higher compared to laser printers.

• No Ethernet port. WiFi connectivity only, which can be less reliable than wired network connections. Lack of Ethernet may be an issue in office settings.