Canon PIXMA iP8500 model is a classic photo printer with the ability to produce exceptional quality of photos. The rate of printing also depends on whether the machine is creating black documents or colored documents. For instance, black print runs approximately 3.8 seconds per page, about 16 pages per minute (ppm). On the other hand, color printing is at a rate of 5 seconds per page, about 12 ppm. The average speed of borderless printing for the standard photo sizes is about 21 seconds per page.
Canon PIXMA iP8500 driver Downloads for Microsoft Windows 32-bit – 64-bit and Macintosh Operating System.
Supported Ink Catridges
Black Ink Catridge BCI-6Bk, Ink Catridge Cyan BCI-6C, Yellow Ink Catridge BCI-6Y, Ink Catridge Magenta BCI-6M, BCI-6R Red Ink Catridge, Ink Catridge Green BCI-6G, Photo Cyan Ink Catridge BCI-6PC , Ink Catridge BCI-6PM Photo Magenta
Canon PIXMA iP8500 printer driver for Windows
| Filename | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Inkjet Printer Driver Add-On Module for Windows Vista and 7.exe | 4.08 MB | Download |
| Printer Driver for Windows XP 32-bit.exe | 7 MB | Download |
| Printer Driver for Windows XP 64-bit.exe | 3.44 MB | Download |
Canon PIXMA iP8500 driver Supported Macintosh Operating Systems
| Filename | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|
| CUPS Printer Driver for MAC OS X 10.5 and 10.6.dmg | 9.76 MB | Download |
| Printer Driver for MAC OS X 10.5.dmg | 6.33 MB | Download |
Specifications
The machine can produce a maximum print resolution of up to 4800 x 2400 dots per inch (dpi) for black printing. Color printing, On the other hand, runs about at the same resolution at optimum printer performance. Furthermore, some of the compatible operating versions include Windows 7, XP, Me, 2000, and Windows 98. Apart from Windows OS, the other variants include Mac OS 9.x, Mac OS X v10.2.1 to 10.3.x.
The standard interface options for printing are also through the USB 2.0 hi-speed port and direct print port. However, the manufacturer does not include compatible cables for distribution. Also, printer’s compatible ink tanks are BCI-6BK/C/M/Y/PC/PM/R/G, where each has their specific colors. The minimum ink droplet size is about two picolitres (pl) with a buffer RAM of about 80 kb. Its compatible standard paper sizes include legal, letter, credit card, envelopes, and photo sizes.
Physically, the machine weighs up to 15.4 lbs while the height is about 11.5 inches. The width is approximately 17.8 inches, while the depth is up to 6.7 inches. The power specification of this device includes a maximum voltage capacity of 120 volts at 60 Hz frequency. Besides, the machine has toll-free technical phone support with a full-year limited warranty. Download Canon PIXMA iP8500 driver from Canon Website