The Canon PIXMA S520 printer model is crafted specifically for photo printing purposes. This personal printer adopts the thermal inkjet print technology, which supports both color and monochrome printing. With an integrated power supply, the device boasts a maximum operational power consumption of 33 watts. During sleep or standby mode, the printer conserves energy and only utilizes about 3 watts of power.
Canon PIXMA S520 printer driver for Windows
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| Printer Driver for Windows Vista.exe | 590.09 kB | |
| Printer Driver for Windows 7 8 8.1 10.exe | 4.08 MB |
Canon PIXMA S520 driver Supported Macintosh Operating Systems
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| Printer Driver for MAC Operating Systems.dmg | 8.61 MB |
Specifications
The rate at which a printer operates is determined by various factors, including the print mode and document complexity. For example, when printing in regular mode, black ink output is at a speed of 12 pages per minute (ppm), while color printing is at a slower pace of approximately six ppm. However, when in draft mode, the printer can achieve faster speeds of 14 ppm for black printing and nine ppm for color printing.
In addition, this printer supports wired connectivity, which can be achieved through a standard USB 2.0 port.
The range of paper types that are compatible with this machine is quite extensive. It includes banners, coated papers, envelopes, glossy paper, glossy photo paper, and greeting cards. Additionally, the machine can also handle less common paper types such as high gloss photo films, photo paper, plain paper, and transparent films.
When it comes to paper sizes, the machine is capable of working with a variety of options. These include A4, A5, B5, Legal, and letter A sizes. This versatility ensures that users have plenty of options when it comes to choosing the right size for their printing needs.
One notable feature of this device is its Energy Star certification. This certification ensures that the machine meets specific energy efficiency guidelines, which can be beneficial for both the user and the environment. By choosing a machine with this certification, users can rest assured that they are making a more sustainable choice.
The highest achievable resolution for black and white prints peaks at approximately 600 dots per inch (dpi), while its color resolution stands at an impressive 2400 x 1200 dpi. Its paper supply and output processes follow a direct media path, and it has the capacity to hold up to 100 sheets of paper. As for its memory, the minimum required RAM size is around 128 MB, and the hard disk drive space it necessitates is approximately 100 MB.
The Canon PIXMA S520 boasts compatibility with a range of operating systems. Apple users can rest easy, as the printer supports MacOS 8.6 or later, MacOS 9.x, and macOS X versions. Meanwhile, Microsoft Windows users will also find the machine to be a reliable choice, with support for Windows 2000, NT 4.0, 95, 98, Me, XP Home Edition, and XP Professional. With such broad compatibility, the Canon PIXMA S520 is a versatile option for users across multiple platforms.