FINE Print Head Technology
The iP8500 incorporates Canon’s latest fully patented innovation, Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering (FINE) technology print heads. FINE print heads are manufactured using technology adapted from Canon’s expertise in manufacturing sub-micron integrated circuits. FINE print heads feature ink nozzles with tolerances many times finer than a human hair. These high-density nozzles eject millions of minute ink droplets each second with a microscopic precision simply not possible with traditional print heads, which are assembled from multiple parts.
Living Colour
Bringing colours to vivid, vibrant life – the PIXMA iP8500 utilises Canon’s ingenious ChromaPLUS 8-colour ink system, which increases red-region saturation by approximately 60% and green-region saturation by some 30%. This enables the iP8500 to print previously unobtainable shades of hue. Additionally, 8-colour printing accurately reproduces naturally subtle colour gradations across all tones and colour densities; so accurate that the iP8500 matches the colour characteristics of positive film. Photos are so vibrant, they possess a luminescence that seems 3-dimensional.
Individual Ink Tanks
The iP8500 features Canon’s Individual Ink Tank system, so you only need replace the colour that has run out so that not a drop is wasted. And the built-in ink detection system only permits a print job to begin if there is sufficient ink in all tanks to finish the job.
2 Picolitre Printing, 4800 x 2400 dpi
The iP8500 features a FINE print head that ejects ultra-fine 2 picolitre ink droplets in all print modes. Thanks to Canon’s advanced dot-control technology, these microscopic droplets are placed with exceptional precision to achieve a brilliant 4800 x 2400 dpi resolution. The results are breathtaking: a naturally smooth tonality without graininess across the entire image.
Adobe RGB Colour Space
The choice of professionals who demand the most faithful colour reproduction – the Adobe RGB colour space is wider than sRGB and offers a more comprehensive palate. Commercial printers and photographers can’t be wrong and home and office users also benefit, as the iP8500 supports this standard.
Fast Print Speeds
The FINE print head on the iP8500 packs in the most nozzles – all 6,144 of them! The iP8500 can print a 4” x 6” borderless photo in just 21 seconds. Combined with its advanced paper handling mechanism, the iP8500 achieves printing speeds of up to 15 ppm for monochrome text documents, and 14 ppm for colour documents.
PictBridge Camera Direct Printing
The PIXMA iP8500 supports PictBridge and Bubble Jet Direct camera direct printing for ultimate convenience. Connect directly to any PictBridge or Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital camera or video camcorder for professional quality printouts without the computer.
Compact & Stylish Form
Fall in love with the black and silver, designer form factor of the PIXMA iP8500. Remarkably graceful, it accentuates any table or desktop. And because of its unique PIXMA design, it can sit flush against a wall, further increasing placement options.
2-Way Paper Feeding
The PIXMA iP8500 has an in-built Paper Feed Cassette in addition to the conventional Auto Sheet Feeder. A Paper Feed Switch allows you to shift easily from one feeder to another. Check out these advantages:
Paper Feed Switch allows you to shift seamlessly and conveniently between Auto Sheet Feeder and Paper Feed Cassette.
 

Load plain paper and photo paper in separate feeders to save the hassle of switching between different types of paper in one tray.
 

Load up to 300 sheets of paper* to handle high-volume printing jobs with amazing ease and superb efficiency.
  *150 sheets each in Auto Sheet Feeder and Front Feeder respectively.
Auto Duplex Printing
The Auto Duplex Printing function allows you to easily create double sided, professional looking documents and great looking photo albums. This function allows the iP8500 to print on both sides of the same sheet without requiring you to manually turn the paper over.
DVD & CD Direct Printing
Printing directly onto a DVD or CD eliminates the need for labels. The built-in CD sized tray guide makes printing easier than ever.
Easy-PhotoPrint 3.0
The powerful yet intuitive Easy-PhotoPrint 3.0 software bundled with the iP8500 lets you take full advantage of the printer's abilities
Red-Eye – Corrects red-eye automatically.
Backlighting – Adjusts the brightness to achieve the ideal tone.
Focus – Sharpens and corrects blurry subjects.
Facial – Improves definition of facial features, removes blemishes.
PhotoRecord
This fun software allows you to create your own unique photo albums. Add text, decorate pages with clip art, resize and rotate photos, before finally printing on Canon’s double-sided photo paper.
Easy-WebPrint
Print web pages with ease! Easy-WebPrint automatically resizes web pages such that the entire page is printed out.