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Overview:

Canon i-SENSYS MF550 Series
High performance printing and scanning from compact and connected multi-functional black and white laser printers.

• 43ppm A4 print speeds
• Cloud print connectivity
• Secure PIN print & Verify System at Startup
• 12.7cm colour touchscreen

First class productivity and high-performance printing
The Canon i-SENSYS MF550 Series is productivity personified, with highly efficient scanning, super-fast print speeds, and extensive cloud and mobile connectivity.

Features:

Connect to the cloud
Native cloud connectivity is ready to go straight out of the box, so you can print and scan directly to and from cloud storage services such as Google Drive, DropBox and OneDrive.

Safeguard documents and devices
Security features include Secure PIN functionality to restrict access to printed sensitive documents and Verify System at Startup to protect devices from hacking and virus threats.

Boost productivity
Exceptional print speeds of up to 43ppm, plus double-sided printing and single-pass double-sided scanning deliver enhanced levels of productivity.

Personalise workflows
Save time by customising on-screen buttons to your most-used workflows with the Application Library, so you can print saved forms and scan to email with a single tap.

Print from your smartphone
Use the Canon PRINT Business app, Apple AirPrint or Android Mopria to conveniently print from anywhere via your smartphone or tablet.

Specifications:

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Specifications
Product Code	5160C030AA
General Specifications
Machine Type	Mono Laser All-In-One
Available Functions	Print, Copy, Scan and Fax
Print Specifications
Print Speed	Single sided: Up to 43 ppm (A4)
	Up to 65.2 ppm(A5-Landscape)
	Double sided: Up to 36.0 ipm (A4)
Printing Method	Monochrome laser beam printing
Print Resolution	Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
Warm-up Time	Approx. 14 seconds or less from power on
First-Print-Out Time	Approx: 5.7 seconds or less
Printer Languages	UFRII, PCL 5e, PCL6, Adobe PostScript3
Fonts	93 PCL fonts
	136 PostScript fonts
Print Margins	5 mm-top, bottom, left and right
	10 mm-top, bottom, left and right (Envelope)
Toner Saver Mode	Yes
Advanced Printing Features	Secure Print
	Print from USB memory key (JPEG/TIFF/PDF)
	Print from Cloud (Dropbox, GoogleDrive, OneDrive) (PDF/JPEG)
	Barcode Print
	iOS: AirPrint, Canon PRINT Business app
	Android, Mopria certified, Canon PRINT Business app, Canon Print Service Plug-in
Copy Specifications
Copy Speed	Single sided (A4): Up to 43 ppm
	Double sided (A4): Up to 36 ipm
First-Copy-Out Time	ADF (A4): Approx. 6.4 seconds or less
	Platen (A4): Approx. 6.3 seconds or less
Copy Resolution	Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Copy Modes	Text, Text/Photo (Default), Text/Photo (High Quality), Photo
Double Sided Copying	2-sided to 2-sided (Automatic)
Multiple Copies	Up to 999 copies
Reduction / Enlargement	25-400% in 1% increments
Other Features	Frame Erase, Collate, 2 on 1, 4 on 1, ID card copy
Scan Specifications
Standard Type	Colour
Scan Resolution	Optical: Up to 600 x 600 dpi
	Enhanced: Up to 9600 x 9600 dpi
Scan Speed	Single sided mono: 38ipm (300x600dpi)
	Single sided colour: 13ipm (300x600dpi)
	Double sided mono: 70ipm (300x600dpi)
	Double sided colour: 26ipm (300x600dpi)
Colour Scanning Depth	24 bit/24 bit (input/output)
Greyscales	256 levels
Compatibility	TWAIN, WIA, ICA
Maximum Scan Width	216mm
Scan to E-mail	TIFF/JPEG/PDF/Compact PDF/Searchable PDF/Encrypted PDF⁴/PDF (Digital signature)⁴
Scan to Cloud	TIFF/JPEG/PDF/PNG
iFAX	ITU-T.37
Fax Specifications
Modem Speed	33.6 Kbps (Up to 3 seconds/page)
Receive Mode	Fax only, Fax/Tel Auto Switch, Answer Mode, Manual
Fax Resolution	Standard: 200 x 100 dpi
	Fine: 200 x 200 dpi
	Super fine: 200 x 400 dpi
	Ultra fine: 400 x 400 dpi
Fax Memory	Up to 512 pages
Speed Dials	Up to 281dials
Group Dials/Destinations	Max. 299 dials / Max. 299 destinations
Sequential Broadcast	Max. 310 destinations
Memory Backup	Permanent fax memory backup (Backup with flash memory)
Double Sided Faxing	Yes (Transmit and Receive)
Other Features	Sender's Name (TTI), Direct Send, TX Report, Sequential Broadcasting
Media Handling
Scanner Type	Platen, 2-sided ADF (single pass)
Paper Input (Standard)	550-sheet cassette
	100-sheet multi-purpose tray
	50-sheet ADF
Paper Input (Option)	550-sheet cassette x 3
Maximum Paper Input Capacity	2,300 sheets
Paper Output	150-sheet
Media Types	Plain paper, Recycled paper, Heavy Paper, Thin paper, Label, Post card, Envelope
Media Sizes	Cassette (Standard and optional):
	A4, A5, A5 (Landscape), A6, B5, Legal, Letter, Executive, Statement, OFFICIO, B-OFFICIO, M-OFFICIO, GLTR, GLGL, Foolscap, 16K, Custom sizes: Min. 105 x 148 mm Max. 216.0 x 355.6 mm.
	Multi-purpose tray:
	A4, A5, A5 (Landscape), A6, B5, Legal, Letter, Executive, Statement, OFFICIO, B-OFFICIO, M-OFFICIO, GLTR, GLGL, Foolscap, 16K, Postcard, Indexcard, Envelope (COM10, Monarch, C5, DL), Custom sizes: Min 76.2 x 127 mm Max. 216.0 x 355.6 mm.
	ADF:
	A4, A5, A6, B5, Legal, Letter, Statement, Custom sizes: Min. 105 x 128 mm Max 215.9 x 355.6 mm
Media Weights	Cassette (standard and optional): 60 to 120 g/m²
	Multi-purpose tray: 60 to 199 g/m²
	ADF: 50 to 105 g/m²
Double Sided Printing	A4, Legal, Letter, OFFICIO, B-OFFICIO, M-OFFICIO, Foolscap
	Custom size - Min. 210 x 279.4 mm Max. 216.0 x 355.6 mm
	60 to 120 g/m²
Interface & Software
Interface Type	USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000Base-T, Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Wireless Direct Connection
Operating System Compatibility	Windows 11 / Windows 10 / Windows 8.1 / Server 2022 / Server 2019 / Server 2016 / Server 2012R2 / Server 2012 / Server 2008R2 / Server 2008
	Mac OS X version 10.11 & up
	Linux⁷
Network Protocol	Print:
	TCP/IP (LPD/Port9100/IPP/IPPS/WSD)
	Scan:
	Push Scan: File: FTP (TCP/IP), SMB3.0 (TCP/IP)
	E-mail/I-Fax: SMTP (send), POP3 (receive)
	Pull Scan: TCP/IP
	Management:
	SNMPv1, SNMPv3 (IPv4, IPv6)
	Security: TLS1.3, IPSec, IP/Mac address filtering, IEEE802.1X, SNMPv3, SSL (HTTPS, IPPS)
	Security (wireless):
	Infrastructure Mode:
	WEP (64/128 bit), WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES)
	Access Point Mode:
	WPA2-PSK (AES)
Software and Printer Management	MF Scan Utility
	Remote User Interface (RUI)
	Department ID Management
	Toner Status Tool
	iW Management Console: Server-based software for centralised management of a fleet of devices
	eMaintenance: embedded RDS allows remote eMaintenance services such as meter capture, automatic consumables management and remote diagnostics.
	Application Library
General Features
Recommended Monthly Print Volume	2,000 - 7,500 pages per month
Duty Cycle	Max. 150,000 pages per month
Processor Speed	800MHz x 2
Memory	1GB
Control Panel	12.7 cm LCD Colour Touch Screen
Dimensions with Trays (W x D x H)	494 mm x 464 mm x 452 mm
Installation Space (W x D x H)	741 mm x 1,105 mm x 1,214 mm
Weight	Approx. 19.8 Kg
Operating Environment	Temperature: 10 to 30ºC (50 to 86ºF)
	Humidity: 20 to 80% RH (no condensation)
Power Source	220-240V (±10%) 50/60Hz (±2Hz)
Power Consumption	Active printing: Approx. 590W
	Maximum: Approx. 1,430 W
	Standby: Approx. 13.6 W
	Sleep mode: Approx. 0.9 W
	Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC): 0.41 kWh/week (230V)
Noise Levels	Sound Pressure:
	Active: 54 dB
	Standby: 24 dB
	Sound Power:
	Active: 72.9 dB
	Standby: Inaudible
Consumables
Cartridges	Cartridge 056L (5,100 pages )
	Cartridge 056 (10,000 pages )
	Cartridge 056H (21,000 pages )
Accessories & Options
Items	Paper Feeder PF-C1 (550-sheet cassette)
	TEL 6 Kit Long Cord (Telephone handset)
	Barcode Printing Kit-E1E
	Send PDF Security Feature Set-E1
	Plain Pedestal-V2
	Plain Pedestal-AB1