Canon PIXMA iP8720 Wireless Crafting & Photo Inkjet Printer

Professional-Quality Borderless Photos Up to 13 x 19 Inches

Take cherished memories, creative projects, and photo prints to the next level with the Canon PIXMA iP8720 Crafting Printer. Designed for photographers, crafters, and creative users, this wireless inkjet photo printer produces stunning borderless prints up to 13 x 19 inches while delivering exceptional color detail and smooth tonal reproduction.

Its advanced six-color ink system with gray ink and maximum 9600 x 2400 dpi color resolution provide impressive image quality, while pigment-based black ink produces crisp, sharp text. Canon’s Full-Photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering (FINE) printhead can fire ink droplets as small as 1 picoliter, helping produce finely detailed photographs and graphics.

Key Features

Stunning Large-Format Photo Printing

Print professional-looking photographs and creative projects in a variety of sizes, including large-format borderless prints.

• Maximum print width: 13 inches
• Maximum print length: 19 inches
• Borderless photo printing
• Supports prints up to 13 x 19 inches
• Maximum color print resolution: 9600 x 2400 dpi
• Color inkjet printing technology

Six-Color Ink System

The PIXMA iP8720 uses a six-color ink configuration designed to improve photo quality and tonal reproduction.

The system includes:

• Cyan
• Magenta
• Yellow
• Gray
• Black
• Pigment-based black

The dedicated gray ink helps provide smoother tonal transitions, particularly for black-and-white photographs, while pigment black produces exceptionally crisp text.

Advanced FINE Printhead Technology

Canon’s Full-Photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering (FINE) technology uses a high-density printhead capable of producing ink droplets as small as 1 picoliter.

This precision helps deliver detailed images, smooth gradations, and sharp photographic output.

Fast 4 x 6-Inch Photo Printing

Print a vibrant, borderless 4 x 6-inch photo in approximately 36 seconds, making it convenient to produce high-quality photographs without lengthy wait times.

High-Quality Archival Photos

Canon’s ChromaLife100+ system combines genuine Canon inks and select Canon photo papers to produce long-lasting photographic prints.

Canon states that compatible prints can have an archival album life of up to 300 years when stored in an archival-quality photo album.

Note: The stated 300-year lifespan is a manufacturer claim based on specified Canon inks, papers, and archival storage conditions.

Wireless & Wired Connectivity

The PIXMA iP8720 provides convenient wireless printing from compatible devices.

Wireless Printing

• Wi-Fi wireless technology
• Wireless printing from Wi-Fi-enabled computers
• Compatible with PC and Mac systems
• Mobile-device compatibility listed for Android and iOS

Wired Connection

• Hi-Speed USB 2.0
• 1 USB 2.0 connection

CD/DVD Printing

The printer supports CD/DVD printing, providing an additional option for labeling compatible printable discs with photographs, graphics, or other creative designs.

Automatic Power & Paper Feeding

Designed for convenient everyday use, the printer includes:

• Automatic Power On
• 150-sheet automatic paper feeder
• 80 KB buffer RAM
• Automatic paper feeding

Supported Paper Sizes

The PIXMA iP8720 supports a wide selection of paper and media sizes.

Print Performance

Performance note: Actual print speeds can vary depending on image complexity, print mode, paper type, connectivity, and other operating conditions.

Ink System

The six-color system is designed specifically for high-quality photographic and creative printing.

Compatible Canon ink codes include:

PGI-250 PG Black and CLI-251 Series, including XL ink tanks.

ChromaLife100+ Photo System

The PIXMA iP8720 works with genuine Canon inks and compatible Canon photo papers as part of the ChromaLife100+ system.

This combination is designed to produce vibrant photographic prints with extended storage life. Under the manufacturer’s specified archival conditions, Canon states an album life of up to 300 years.

Operating System Compatibility

The supplied specifications list compatibility with:

Windows

• Microsoft Windows 7
• Windows 7 SP1
• Windows Vista SP1
• Windows Vista SP2
• Windows XP SP3
• Windows 8
• Windows 8.1
• Windows RT

Mac

• Mac OS X 10.6.8–10.9
• Apple Mac systems

Mobile

• Android
• iOS

Technical Specifications

Dimensions

Ideal Applications

The Canon PIXMA iP8720 is well suited for:

• Photography enthusiasts
• Creative professionals
• Crafters
• Scrapbooking
• Photo albums
• Large-format photographs
• Borderless photo printing
• Black-and-white photography
• Creative projects
• CD/DVD labeling and printing
• Home photo printing
• Artistic and graphic projects

Why Choose the Canon PIXMA iP8720?

The Canon PIXMA iP8720 combines large-format printing, advanced six-color ink technology, wireless connectivity, and high-resolution output in a dedicated creative printer. With support for 13 x 19-inch borderless prints, 9600 x 2400 dpi resolution, gray ink for improved tonal reproduction, pigment black for sharp text, FINE printhead technology, and Canon’s ChromaLife100+ system, it is designed to deliver detailed and vibrant results for photography and crafting projects.