Not sure where to post this question.
I have a Canon iP4700 and like it because it is a stand alone printer and not all-in-one.

I cannot seem to find where, if any, a menu or area where I can view the ink levels.
This is most important to know and I cannot believe that this product does not have it.

can anyone help?

1-Try Searching in the cannon utility , the one you installed with the drivers .
2-Go Start/Device And Printers / Right Click "Your Printer Name" Properties.
as i recall , there's a tab called Ink Level ... not pretty sure though , but try it !