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Canon PIXMA TR8720a

What ink cartridges does the Canon PIXMA TR8720a use, and what is the ink system?

The TR8720a uses a five-ink individual cartridge system with PGI-280 PGBK (pigment black), CLI-281 BK (dye black), CLI-281 C (cyan), CLI-281 M (magenta), and CLI-281 Y (yellow). Standard and XL yield cartridges are available.

What is the paper capacity of the TR8720a?

It has two paper sources: a 100-sheet rear tray and a 100-sheet front cassette, for a total of 200 sheets. It also includes a 20-sheet automatic document feeder (ADF) for multi-page scanning.

Does the Canon PIXMA TR8720a support automatic duplex printing?

Yes, it supports automatic duplex (two-sided) printing on both plain paper and photo paper.

What connectivity options are available on the TR8720a?

It offers USB 2.0, built-in Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Ethernet (RJ-45), and Wi-Fi Direct for peer-to-peer printing without a router. It also supports Apple AirPrint, Mopria, and Canon PRINT app.

What is the print speed of the TR8720a?

The print speed is up to 15.0 images per minute (ipm) for black documents and up to 10.0 ipm for color documents. For 4x6 borderless photos, it prints approximately 21 seconds per photo.

What expandable features does the TR8720a offer?

It includes a built-in fax modem, a 2.7-inch color touchscreen, and support for memory cards (SD, MicroSD) and USB flash drives via the front USB port for direct printing and scanning. It also has a rear manual feed slot for specialty media.

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