| Model | Pixma iP 8500 |
| Manufacturer | Canon |
| Web | www.canon.co.uk |
| Price – RRP inc (ex) VAT | £329 (£280) |
| Price – street inc (ex) VAT | £257 (£219) |
| Street price from | www.pixmania.co.uk |
| Warranty duration | 1 year |
| Warranty type | Back to dealer |
| Print head type | Bubble-jet |
| Maximum page size | A4 borderless |
| Sheet feed capacity (sheets) | 150 x 80g/m2 cassette, plus 150 sheet feed |
| Max paper weight (g/m2) | 273 |
| Print head resolution (dpi) | 2,400 |
| Carriage resolution (dpi) | 4,800 |
| Rated black speed (ppm) | 17 (draft) |
| Rated colour speed (ppm) | 15 (draft) |
| Ink tank types | Individual colour tanks |
| Number of ink colours | 8 |
| Minimum drop size (pl) | 2 |
| Fade resistance (years) | 28 |
| Connection type | USB 2, USB |
| Print without PC? | Yes (PictBridge) |
| Photo card readers | No |
| Power supply | Internal |
| Power consumption (W) | 23 |
| Extra features | Duplexer, CD printing |
| Optional extras | PriComm network server |
| Dimensions (trays closed)
W x D x H (mm) | 453 x 293 x 170 |
| Weight (kg) | 7.3 |
| Printing software | Easy-WebPrint, Easy PhotoPrint, PhotoRecord, CD-LabelPrint |