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Manufacturer code2178B006
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About the Canon PIXMA MP520
Canon 2178B006 is listed in the multifunction printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Inkjet; colour printing: Yes. This entry covers manufacturer code 2178B006. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The listed print technology is Inkjet. Compare replacement consumable prices and expected page volumes alongside the purchase price. Features such as duplex printing or a scanner should be confirmed independently in the specification table.
- Print technology
- Inkjet
- Colour printing
- Yes
- Maximum resolution
- 4800 x 1200 DPI
- Black print speed (normal A4/Letter)
- 30 ppm
- Largest ISO paper size
- A4
- Scanning
- Mono scanning
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3.50 / 5Original rating: 3.5 / 5
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Canon PIXMA MP520 specifications
Manufacturer code: 2178B006 · Icecat product 1225449 · Checked 24 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Print technology | Inkjet |
|---|---|
| Colour printing | Yes |
| Maximum resolution | 4800 x 1200 DPI |
| Black print speed (normal A4/Letter) | 30 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Scanning | Mono scanning |
| Copying | Colour copying |
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Processor, memory & storage4 details
| Compatible memory cards | Microdrive |
|---|---|
| Minimum RAM | 128 MB |
| Minimum storage drive space | 800 MB |
| Minimum processor | Pentium II 300 MHz/PowerPC G3 |
Printing, scanning & paper16 details
| Printing | Colour printing |
|---|---|
| Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 20 ppm |
| DVD/CD printing | No |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 30 cpm |
| Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4) | 20 cpm |
| Optical scanning resolution | 2400 x 4800 DPI |
| Maximum scan area | 216 x 297 mm |
| Faxing | No |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Paper tray media types | Envelopes, Glossy paper, Photo paper, Plain paper |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | Legal |
| Borderless printing media sizes | A4 |
| Media weight (tray 1) | 64 - 105 g/m² |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 38.5 dB |
| Standard media sizes | 10 x 15cm, 10 x 18cm, 13 x 18cm, 20 x 25cm, Credit Card (54 x 86mm) |
Connections & wireless4 details
| Standard interfaces | USB 2.0 |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Network ready | No |
Power & battery3 details
| Power consumption (average operating) | 17 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (standby) | 2.4 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 1 W |
Controls & features1 detail
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 35 °C |
|---|
Design & dimensions4 details
| Input colour depth | 48 bit |
|---|---|
| Weight | 7.5 kg |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 445 x 378 x 172 mm |
| Colour all-in-one functions | Copy, Print |
Software & compatibility3 details
| Mac compatibility | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bundled software | MP Navigator EX, Easy-PhotoPrint EX, ScanSoft OmniPage SE (OCR), NewSoft Presto! PageManager |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows Vista / Windows XP SP1, SP2 / Windows 2000 Professional SP2, SP3, SP4 Mac OS X v.10.2.8 - v.10.4 |
Further product details12 details
| Maximum number of copies | 99 copies |
|---|---|
| Digital sender | No |
| Maximum input capacity | 150 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5 |
| Envelopes sizes | DL |
| Minimum system requirements | CD-ROM / 1024x768 |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
| Power requirements | AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz |
| PictBridge | Yes |
| All-in-one functions | Copy, Scan |
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What is the listed print technology for Canon PIXMA MP520?
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What is the listed colour printing for Canon PIXMA MP520?
The source specification records colour printing as Yes. This is a specification, not an independent performance measurement. Check the exact model and the original critic reviews for real-world results.
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