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Versatile Paper Supply

The imageRUNNER 8500 has a standard paper supply of 4,150 sheets,

enabling it to handle most long-run continuous jobs. The optional 3,500-

sheet Side Paper Deck-M1 can be added, increasing overall paper

capacity to an unbelievable 7,650 sheets. With its generous paper supply,

large number of paper sources, and wide range of acceptable paper

weights, sizes, and stocks, the imageRUNNER 8500 is capable of per-

forming just about any job you can dream up.

Innovative Capabilities to Help You Work Smarter

The imageRUNNER 8500’s standard 10GB Internal Image Server hosts

many unique applications that set new standards for production-level

output. These innovative capabilities include Confidential Mail Boxes,

Scan-Once-Print-Many, Automatic Page Imposition, Copy Reservation,

Job Build, SmartScan Page Recognition, Chapterization, and Tab Copying

and Insertion.

Finishing Capabilities that Make You Shine

Your finished documents are representative of your business, and

as such, should be as professional-looking as possible. The

imageRUNNER 8500’s extensive finishing capabilities are designed

to make your documents stand out from the crowd. From basic

collated and stapled output to multipage, saddle-stitched booklets,

the imageRUNNER 8500 delivers with a minimum of operator

involvement. There is even optional support for Z-folding and post-

process document insertion.

The Ideal Solution for Production-level Environments

With a print controller capable of handling 10/100 Ethernet or Token

Ring* connections and PostScript

3 Emulation and PCL

6 print languages,

the imageRUNNER 8500 can meet the needs of the most demanding

production environments.

Canon’s latest print controller design leverages the unit’s Internal

Image Server and memory structure, ensuring rapid first-page-out

times, and quick and efficient printing of common office documents.

Additionally, the imageRUNNER 8500’s network printing function

offers a number of advanced features such as Confidential Printing,

Mail Box Printing, In-line Finishing, and more.

Manage Information Regardless of Form

As the widespread use of electronic-based information continues

to grow, office devices need to be able to easily integrate both hard-

copy and electronic documents. Through its scanning capabilities,

the imageRUNNER 8500 is up to the task. Users can scan documents

locally to the imageRUNNER 8500 internal User Mail Boxes, or over the

network (network print option required) using Canon’s virtual TWAIN

driver. In addition, the imageRUNNER 8500 can be upgraded to add

Canon’s new Universal Send

™

capability, allowing users to scan and

“push” documents via communicating machines, including E-mail,

I-Fax, FTP, and local areas networks.

Connectivity Software Simplified

Like all Canon networked systems, the imageRUNNER 8500 comes

equipped with a comprehensive set of system utilities designed

to simplify operation and management for both end-users and

network administrators. Through these tools, Canon eases device

installation and network management while supplying a level of device

status and job-management capabilities unmatched in the industry.

Additionally, all imageRUNNER 8500 devices ship standard with a

Remote UI feature, allowing users to access device status and configura-

tion, job status, address books, and more using a standard web browser

from a desktop PC, with no additional software requirements.

An Impressive Line-up

The imageRUNNER 8500 joins an already impressive line-up of Canon digital

multifunction products ranging in speed from 16 to 110 pages per minute.

When considering the imageRUNNER 8500, we think you will agree

that it is a solution that truly stands apart from other competitive offer-

ings in this segment, and one that will clearly enable you to achieve

greater levels of productivity, efficiency, and competitive advantage.

imageRUNNER 8500 Specifications

Type: Digital, Multifunction Imaging System

Imaging System: Laser Dry Electrostatic Transfer

Developing System: Dry Monocomponent Toner Projection

Image Server Memory: Standard 196MB RAM + 10GB HDD

First-copy Time: 2.9 Seconds from Platen Glass

4.3 Seconds from ADF

Warm-up Time: 6 Minutes or Less

Acceptable Originals: Sheets, Books, 3-Dimensional Items

(Up to 4.4 lb.)

Max. Original Size: 11" x 17" (Ledger)

Max. Copy Size: 11" x 17" (Ledger)

Min. Copy Size: 4-1/8" x 5-7/8"

Max. Mail Boxes Supported: 100

Max. Copy Reservation: 5 Jobs

Copy/Scanning Resolution: 600 dpi x 600 dpi

1200 dpi x 600 dpi Interpolated

Printing Resolution: 600 dpi x 600 dpi

2400 dpi x 600 dpi Interpolated

Halftone: 256 Gradations of Gray

Copy Speed: 85 cpm (Letter)

42 cpm (Ledger)

Duplexing: Standard Automatic Trayless

Duplexing

Magnification Reduction/

Enlargement: 25% to 400% in 1% Increments

Paper Supply

Standard: Dual Front-loading Trays

(1,500 Sheets Each)

Dual Front-loading Cassettes

(550 Sheets Each)

50-sheet Stack Bypass

Optional: 3,500-sheet Paper Deck

(Total: 7,650 Sheets)

Multiple Copies: 1 to 999

Paper Weights: 17 lb. Bond to 110 lb. Index (All Trays,

Cassettes, and Bypass)

Supplies

Drum: Amorphous Silicon—Estimated Yield:

5,000,000 Impressions

Maximum Duty Cycle: 400,000 Impressions per Month

Toner: Magnetic Negative Toner—

Estimated Yield: 36,600 Images

(at 6% Coverage)

ACCESSORIES

Automatic Document Feeder

Acceptable Originals: Statement to Ledger

Scanning Speed: 80 ppm (Letter)

Capacity: 100 Sheets (All Sizes/20 lb.)

Paper Weights: 13 lb. Bond to 110 lb. Index

Side Paper Deck-M1 (Optional)

Paper Capacity: 3,500 Sheets

Paper Size: Letter

Paper Weights: 17 lb. Bond to 110 lb. Index

Finisher-K1 (Optional)

Number of Trays: 2 Trays

Tray Capacity

Top Tray: 1,000 Sheets (All Sizes)

Offset Stacking

Lower Tray: 2,000 Sheets (Letter)

1,000 Sheets (11" x 17", Legal)

Offset Stacking

Staple Position: 1 - Any Corner

2 - Side Margin

Max. Stapling Capacity: 100 Sheets (Letter/Statement)

50 Sheets (Letter-R/Legal/11" x 17")

Punch Finisher-K2 (Optional)

Number of Trays: 2 Trays

Tray Capacity

Top Tray: 1,000 Sheets (All Sizes)

Offset Stacking

Lower Tray: 2,000 Sheets (Letter)

1,000 Sheets (11" x 17", Legal)

Offset Stacking

Staple Position: 1 - Any Corner

2 - Side Margin

Max. Staple Capacity: 100 Sheets (Letter/Statement)

50 Sheets (Letter-R/Legal/11" x 17")

Hole-punch: 3 Holes (11" x 17", Letter)

2 Holes (Legal, Letter-R)

Saddle Finisher-K3 (Optional)

Number of Trays: 3 Trays

Tray Capacity

Top Tray: 1,000 Sheets (All Sizes)

Offset Stacking

Lower Tray: 2,000 Sheets (Letter)

1,000 Sheets (11" x 17", Legal)

Offset Stacking

Saddle-stitch Tray: 30 Sets

10 Sets

Hole-punch: 3 Holes (11" x 17", Letter)

2 Holes (Legal, Letter-R)

Staple Position: 1 - Any Corner

2 - Side Margin

Max. Stapling Capacity: 100 Sheets (Letter/Statement)

50 Sheets (Letter-R/Legal/11" x 17")

Saddle-stitch Capabilities

Saddle-stitch Paper Sizes: 11" x 17", Letter

Stapling Capacity: 15 Sheets (60 Pages)

Folding: V-folding Standard

Document Inserter-B1** (Optional)

Paper Sizes: Letter-R to 11" x 17"

Paper Weights: 17 lb. Bond to 110 lb. Index

Feeder Capacity: Letter, Letter-R: 100 Sheets

Legal, 11" x 17": 50 Sheets

Paper Folding Unit-C1** (Optional)

Paper Sizes: 11" x 17" Only

Paper Weights: 17 lb. Bond to 22 lb. Bond

Fold Type: Z-fold

Network Multi PDL Printer Kit-B1 (Optional)

PDL Support: PCL

5e, PCL

PostScript

3 Emulation

Internal Fonts: 136 PostScript Fonts

117 Adobe

Type Fonts

19 TrueType

Fonts

80 PCL Roman Fonts

32 PCL Bar-code Fonts

Interface Connections: RJ-45 (10/100 Base-T)

IEEE 1284

Token Ring* (Optional Card)

Protocol Stacks: IPX/SPX

: 802.2, 802.3,

Ethernet II, 802.2 SNAP

TCP/IP

SMB

AppleTalk

: 802.2 SNAP and

AppleTalk Phase II Only

Network OS: Novell

NetWare

v.3.2, 4.1, 4.11,

4.2, 5 (IPX/SPX)

Windows

95, 98 (TCP/IP)

Windows NT

4.0 (TCP/IP)

Windows

2000 (TCP/IP)

Solaris

1.x, 2.5 or Later (TCP/IP)

Apple System 7.5 or Higher (DDP)

*Check with your local Canon-authorized Dealer for availability.

**The Document Inserter-B1 and the Paper Folding Unit-C1 can only

be used with the Saddle Finisher-K3.

As an ENERGY STAR

Partner, Canon U.S.A., Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR

guidelines for

energy efficiency. The E

NERGY STAR name is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

PCL is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. Adobe and PostScript are trademarks of Adobe

Systems Incorporated. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. AppleTalk and TrueType are

registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks, and IPX/SPX is a

trademark of Novell, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Solaris is a trademark of Sun Microsystems,

Inc. Canon is a registered trademark, and IMAGERUNNER, Canon Know How, and the GENUINE logo are

trademarks of Canon Inc. IMAGEANYWARE is a service mark of Canon U.S.A., Inc. All other terms and product

names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, and are hereby acknowledged.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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