Canon PIXMA iP8500 Ink Cartridges
Shop ink cartridges for your Canon PIXMA iP8500, which uses the Canon BCI-3e and BCI-6 ink cartridge series. Ink Depot has been supplying reliable consumables for this 8-colour photo printer since Aug 2026. Photographic printing depletes light photo inks like BCI-6PC and BCI-6PM faster than standard BCI-6BK black, depending on colour warmth and skin tone balance. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects a long-standing track record of premium cartridge performance.
Expected page output and replacement cycles
Expected page output varies based on image saturation and colour balance. Yield ratings follow standardized test protocols, but printing high-resolution photographic prints drains specialized tanks like BCI-6R and BCI-6G unevenly compared to standard document printing.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCI-6BK | Standard | Black | 280 | $0.026 |
| BCI-6C | Standard | Cyan | 100 | $0.072 |
| BCI-6PC | Standard | Cyan | 100 | $0.072 |
| BCI-6M | Standard | Magenta | 100 | $0.072 |
| BCI-6PM | Standard | Magenta | 100 | $0.072 |
| BCI-6Y | Standard | Yellow | 100 | $0.072 |
| BCI-6G | Standard | Green | 100 | $0.072 |
| BCI-6R | Standard | Red | 100 | $0.072 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Compatible cartridges.
Compatible ink options for your photo printer
Compatible BCI-6 ink cartridges offer high colour accuracy and archival print performance while lowering total printing costs across eight individual tanks. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. Read our genuine vs compatible cartridge guide to compare options.
Choosing the right cartridge setup
If you print mainly text documents, replacing individual BCI-6BK black cartridges keeps running costs down. If you print high-resolution photographs, buying BCI-6 multi-packs ensures you retain full colour depth without running out mid-print. All compatible cartridges come with a money-back guarantee if they do not work as expected; see our returns policy for full details. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99, dispatched quickly from our warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Order your Canon ink cartridges today for fast delivery.
Pro tip for 8-colour printing
Because the PIXMA iP8500 relies on an 8-tank system, keep spare BCI-6PC (Photo Cyan) and BCI-6PM (Photo Magenta) cartridges on hand, as portrait and photo prints exhaust lighter highlight shades noticeably faster than primary cyan or magenta inks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my Canon PIXMA iP8500 use Green (BCI-6G) and Red (BCI-6R) ink cartridges?
The addition of dedicated Red and Green BCI-6 cartridges expands the printer's colour gamut, allowing for richer natural tones in photographic prints such as landscapes, foliage, and vibrant red subjects that standard CMYK printers cannot reproduce accurately.
Can I replace individual BCI-6 cartridges as they run out?
Yes, each BCI-6 colour tank is individual. You only need to replace the specific colour cartridge that is empty, avoiding ink waste across the rest of the 8-colour array.
How does photo ink depletion differ from standard CMYK printing?
Photo printing consumes light photo inks (BCI-6PC and BCI-6PM) at a much higher rate during skin tones and subtle gradations, whereas document printing primarily consumes BCI-6BK black ink.
