That said, you will likely want a dedicated stand or shelf for it, as it’ll take up a fair bit of desk real estate. The size of the machine is quite large, at 23.2 x 13.1 x 6.3 inches and 18.6 pounds, but not massive considering it’s capable of printing borderless 13x19 inch prints.

The general shape of the iP8720 has also been squared off a bit compared to the curved edges of the iX6820. Most notably, the flat buttons used on the iX6820 have been swapped out with the circular brushed metal buttons seen on Canon’s PIXMA Pro-100 printer and the high gloss finish has been exchanged for a more subdued gunmetal matte finish. The Canon PIXMA iP8720 features a similar design to its predecessor, the iX6820, but adds a number of design elements taken from Canon’s professional photo printer lineup. To see just how well the Canon PIXMA iP8720 performs, we’ve put it through the wringer to determine where it holds its own and where it could use improvements. Sure, the PIXMA iP8720 can print documents, but its six-ink system and the ability to print borderless 13x19 inch prints show it’s clearly designed with high-quality photographic prints in mind. While it’s at the top of Canon’s consumer-level photo inkjet printers, its feature set, and print quality rivals that of Canon’s much more expensive PIXMA Pro lineup.

The Canon PIXMA iP8720 is an interesting printer from Canon.

Keep reading for our full product review. We purchased the Canon PIXMA iP8720 so our expert reviewer could thoroughly test and assess it.

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