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Manufacturer code5293B019
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About the Canon PIXMA MG8250
Canon 5293B019 is listed in the multifunction printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Inkjet; colour printing: Yes; duplex printing: Yes; wi-fi: Yes. This entry covers manufacturer code 5293B019. 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
- 9600 x 2400 DPI
- Duplex printing
- Yes
- Black print speed (normal A4/Letter)
- 12.5 ppm
- Largest ISO paper size
- A4
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4.50 / 5Original rating: 4.5 / 5
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Canon PIXMA MG8250 specifications
Manufacturer code: 5293B019 · Icecat product 11139712 · Checked 23 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Print technology | Inkjet |
|---|---|
| Colour printing | Yes |
| Maximum resolution | 9600 x 2400 DPI |
| Duplex printing | Yes |
| Black print speed (normal A4/Letter) | 12.5 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Scanning | Colour scanning |
| Copying | Colour copying |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Display3 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Display | TFT |
| Screen size | 8.79 cm (3.46") |
Processor, memory & storage4 details
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
|---|---|
| Compatible memory cards | CF, Memory Stick (MS), MicroDrive, microSDHC, miniSD, miniSDHC, MMC, MMC+, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, xD |
| Minimum RAM | 1024 MB |
| Minimum processor | 1 GHz |
Printing, scanning & paper27 details
| Print resolution colour | 9600 x 2400 DPI |
|---|---|
| Printing | Colour printing |
| Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 9.3 ppm |
| DVD/CD printing | Yes |
| Time to first copy (colour, normal) | 14 s |
| Optical scanning resolution | 4800 x 4800 DPI |
| Maximum scan area | A4 / Letter (216 x 297) |
| Scanner type | Flatbed scanner |
| Scan technology | CCD |
| Scan to | File, USB |
| Scan drivers | TWAIN, WIA |
| Faxing | No |
| Number of print cartridges | 6 |
| Printing colours | Black, Cyan, Grey, Magenta, Yellow |
| Maximum number of input trays | 2 |
| Maximum print size | 216 x 297 mm |
| Paper tray media types | Envelopes, Glossy paper, High resolution paper, Photo paper, Plain paper |
| Photo paper sizes | 10x15,13x18,20x25 |
| Borderless printing media sizes | A4 |
| Paper tray media weight | 64 - 105 g/m² |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 46.5 dB |
| Scan file formats | JPG, PDF |
| Scan time | 7 s |
| Colour scanning | Yes |
| Duplex (double-sided) | Yes |
| Scanner integrated | Yes |
Connections & wireless8 details
| Standard interfaces | Bluetooth, Ethernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Networking features | Fast Ethernet |
| Connectivity technology | Wired & Wireless |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3 |
Power & battery4 details
| Power consumption (standby) | 3.2 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (off) | 0.4 W |
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
Controls & features1 detail
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 35 °C |
|---|
Design & dimensions5 details
| Input colour depth | 48 bit |
|---|---|
| Output colour depth | 24 bit |
| Weight | 10.7 kg |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 470 x 396 x 199 mm |
| Colour all-in-one functions | Copy, Print, Scan |
Software & compatibility5 details
| Mac compatibility | Yes |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Yes |
| Mac operating systems supported | Yes |
| Bundled software | MP Navigator EX, Easy-PhotoPrint EX w/ HD Movie Print, Easy-PhotoPrint Pro, Easy-WebPrint EX, Solution Menu EX w/ CREATIVE PARK PREMIUM |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows 7 (32 /64bit), Windows Vista (32/64bit), Windows XP SP2, SP3 Mac OS X v10.4.11 - 10.7 |
Further product details18 details
| Maximum number of copies | 99 copies |
|---|---|
| Copier resize | 25 - 400% |
| Digital sender | No |
| Total input capacity | 300 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity | 300 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5 |
| Envelopes sizes | 10, DL |
| Security algorithms | WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK |
| Security features | Admin Password |
| Minimum system requirements | Internet Explorer 6/Safari 3+ CD-ROM Display 1024 x 768 + |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
| Drivers included | Yes |
| PictBridge | Yes |
| All-in-one functions | Copy, Print, Scan |
| Languages support | Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Slovenian, Swedish, Turkish |
| Legal | Yes |
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What is the listed print technology for Canon PIXMA MG8250?
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What is the listed colour printing for Canon PIXMA MG8250?
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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