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Canon PIXMA MG2551S

Specifications

Model Numbers
PIXMA MG2551S
PIXMA MG2556S
Functions
Print, Copy, Scan

Specifications

  • FINE Cartridge

    Convenient and easy to replace

  • FINE technology

    High-resolution photo printing

  • PIXMA XL Inks

    Optional high yield inks

  • Auto Power On

    Turns on when you start printing

  • Quiet Mode

    Near-silent printing at home

  • Easy-PhotoPrint Editor

    Edit and print your photos

  • Creative Park

    Enjoy paper craft

Specifications in detail

General Specifications

  • Model Numbers
    PIXMA MG2551S
    PIXMA MG2556S1
  • Functions
    Print, Copy, Scan

Printer Specifications

  • Print Resolution
    Up to 48002 x 600 dpi
  • Print Technology
    2 FINE Cartridges (Black and Colour)
  • Mono Print Speed
    Approx. 8.0 ipm3
  • Colour Print Speed
    Approx. 4.0 ipm4
  • Two Sided Printing
    Manual operation

Cartridges and Yields

  • Standard Ink Cartridges
    PG-545 (Black)
    CL-546 (Colour)
  • Optional XL Ink Cartridges
    PG-545XL (Black)
    CL-546XL (Colour)
  • Cartridge Yield (Plain Paper)
    A4 colour documents printing5
    Black: 180 pages
    Black XL: 400 pages
    Colour: 180 pages
    Colour XL: 300 pages

Paper Support

  • Paper Types
    Plain Paper
    Envelopes
    Photo Paper Plus Glossy II (PP-201)
    Photo Paper Glossy "Everyday Use" (GP-501)
  • Maximum Paper Input
    Rear tray: Max. 60 sheets (plain paper)
  • Paper Sizes
    Plain paper: A4, A5, B5, Letter, Legal
    Photo paper: 10x15cm, 13x18cm
    Envelopes: DL, COM10
  • Paper Weight
    Plain paper: 64 - 105 g/m²
    Canon photo paper: up to 275 g/m²

Scanner Specifications

  • Scanner Type
    CIS flatbed photo and document scanner
  • Scanner Resolution (Optical)
    600 x 1200 dpi6
  • Line Scanning Speed
    Approx. 14 seconds7
  • Scanning Depth (Input / Output)
    Colour: 48 bit / 24 bit
    Greyscale: 16 bit / 8 bit
  • Maximum Document Size
    216 x 297 mm

Copier Specifications

  • Copy Speed
    sFCOT: Approx. 31 seconds8
    sESAT: Approx. 1.6 ipm9
  • Copy Quality
    21 copies (max.)
  • Copy Functions
    Document copying (plain paper)

Interface

  • Display Type & Size
    No display

Connectivity

  • Standard Interface
    Hi-Speed USB (B Port)

Software

  • Supported Operating Systems
    Windows 11
    Windows 10 (32-bit)
    Windows 10 (64-bit)
    Windows 8.1 (32-bit)
    Windows 8.1 (64-bit)
    Windows 8 (32-bit)
    Windows 8 (64-bit)
    Windows 7 (32-bit)
    Windows 7 (64-bit)
    Windows Vista (32-bit)
    Windows Vista (64-bit)
    Windows XP (32-bit)
    Note: For Windows, .NET Framework 4 or .NET Framework 4.5 is required.
    For Windows XP, XPS Essentials Pack is required.
    Mac OS X v10.7.5 to Mac OS X v10.14 (Sonoma)
  • Minimum System Requirements
    Windows: 3.1GB disk space, Internet Explorer 8
    Mac: Internet connection, 1.5GB disk space, Safari 5
    Display: 1024 x 768 XGA
  • Software Included
    MP Driver including Scanning Utility

Physical Features

  • Weight
    Approx. 3.5 kg
  • Dimensions (W x D x H)
    426 x 306 x 145mm
  • Recommended Operating Environment
    5-35°C
  • Power Source
    AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
  • Power Consumption
    Off: Approx. 0.4 W   
    Standby (connected to PC via USB): Approx. 1.0 W (scanning lamp off)
    Standby (all ports connected): Approx. 1.0 W (scanning lamp off)  
    Time to enter Standby mode: 7 minutes
    Copying: Approx. 9 W10
Standard disclaimers

All specifications subject to change without notice.
Print speed may vary depending on system configuration, interface, software, document complexity, print mode, page coverage, type of paper used etc.
Ink yield may vary depending on texts/photos printed, applications software used, print mode and type of paper used. For yield information see www.canon-europe.com/ink/yield
Scan speed may vary depending on system configuration, interface, software, scan mode settings and document size etc.
Copy speed may vary depending on document complexity, copy mode, page coverage, type of paper used etc. and does not take into account warming up time.
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  1. Some models may not be available in your region.
  2. Ink droplets can be placed with a minimum pitch of 1/4800 inch
  3. A4 document print speed on plain paper is measured based on average of ESAT in Office Category Test of ISO/IEC 24734 standard.
  4. A4 document print speed on plain paper is measured based on average of ESAT in Office Category Test of ISO/IEC 24734 standard.
  5. Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711 standard. Values obtained by continuous printing.
  6. Optical resolution is a measure of maximum hardware sampling resolution based on ISO 14473 standard. When scanning in high resolution, the maximum scan size is restricted.
  7. Color document scan speed is measured with ISO/IEC 29183 Target A. Scan speed indicates the time measured between pressing the scan button of the scanner driver and the on-screen status display turns off. Scan speed may vary depending on system configuration, interface, software, scan mode settings and document size etc.
  8. Colour document copy speed is measured based on average of sFCOT and sESAT in Performance Test of ISO/IEC 29183 standard.
  9. Colour document copy speed is measured based on average of sFCOT and sESAT in Performance Test of ISO/IEC 29183 standard.
  10. When copying ISO/JIS-SCID N2 (printed by inkjet printer) on A4 size plain paper using default settings.