Canon BJC-8500 User Manual 2

In order to be successful in the high-volume, Print-on-Demand envi­ronment, a device must consistently deliver high levels of output
while maintaining excellent image quality and machine reliability—
day in and day out. Introducing the imageRUNNER™8500 Networked
Production System...a high-volume, high-performance networked
printing solution engineered to deliver the utmost in productivity.

Operating at a fast 85 pages per minute, delivering the highest out­put quality in its class, and offering one of the most robust digital
engines in Canon’s current product line, the imageRUNNER 8500 can
meet the demands of high-volume copying and distributed printing
with ease. Add to that its extensive finishing capabilities, and you
have the ideal solution for today’s production environments.

So Advanced, It’s Simple

The imageRUNNER 8500 builds upon the award-winning design
of Canon’s current digital product line, offering a consistent
user-interface while also introducing several new capabilities to
enhance document workflow. With the ability to support network
printing, copying, and both local and network scanning,* the
imageRUNNER 8500 can help you to manage all your information
capture, storage, and distribution needs.

Fast to the Finish

In today’s fast-paced business environment, there is no such thing as
too fast. The imageRUNNER 8500 pushes the envelope when
it comes to speed, delivering both copies and prints at a quick
85 pages per minute. Finished documents are continuously output at
the machine-rated speed, even when performing advanced functions
such as stapling and hole-punching. Scanning, which decreases
speed in most competitive units, is achieved at a remarkable
80 pages per minute on the imageRUNNER 8500—the fastest
scanning speed of any multifunction device in the world.

Outstanding Image Quality

The imageRUNNER 8500 delivers the exceptional image quality Canon
customers have come to expect. With 600 x 600 dpi resolution that is
interpolated to 1200 x 600 dpi resolution for copying, and 2400 x 600 for
scanning, you can always count on getting the sharpest image possible.

Impressive Input

The imageRUNNER 8500 ships standard with a 100-sheet Automatic
Document Feeder designed to deliver high levels of productivity. Accepting
both simplex and duplex originals in sizes up to 11" x 17" and in weights
up to 110 lb. Index stock, there is little this document feeder can’t handle.

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

THE ULTIMATE NETWORKED
PRINTING SOLUTION

The Digital Production System Offering
Unmatched Speed, Performance, Reliability,
and Document-finishing Capabilities

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 3,500­sheet 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 per­forming 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 post­process 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 hard­copy 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 configura­tion, 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 imageRUNNE R 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 offer­ings 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: 1 1" 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®6

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/SPXTM: 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)
SolarisTM1.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 ENERGYSTAR®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 IMAGERUNNE R, Canon Know How, and the GENUINE logo are
trademarks of Canon Inc. IMAGEANYWA RE 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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