The Canon PIXMA S520 printer model is a personalized device that boasts a unique design for photo printing. It leverages a highly efficient thermal inkjet print technology that enables it to support both monochrome and color printing. This machine comes with an integrated power supply that delivers a maximum operational power consumption of 33 watts. Interestingly, when it’s in sleep or standby mode, it only draws about 3 watts of power, making it one of the most energy-efficient printers in its category.
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 speed at which a document is printed depends on various factors, such as the print mode and document complexity. For instance, a standard black print mode can produce up to 12 pages per minute (ppm), while color printing in the same mode typically generates around six ppm. However, when printing on draft mode, the speed increases significantly to 14 ppm for black printing and nine ppm for color printing.
In addition to its speed, this printer also offers wired connectivity through a standard USB 2.0 port. This ensures a stable and reliable connection between the printer and the device it is connected to, allowing for efficient document transfer and printing.
The range of paper types that are compatible with this machine is quite extensive. These include banners, coated papers, envelopes, glossy paper, glossy photo paper, and greeting cards. Additionally, the device is able to handle several other paper types like high gloss photo films, photo paper, plain paper, and transparent films.
The machine is also designed to work with a variety of paper sizes. These include A4, A5, B5, Legal, and letter A sizes. This ensures that users can easily switch between different paper sizes without having to worry about the machine’s compatibility.
Moreover, the device has received an Energy Star certification, which attests to its energy efficiency and suitability for use in environmentally-conscious settings. This certification gives users peace of mind knowing that they are using a machine that meets environmental standards while also being cost-effective.
The highest monochromatic resolution for this device is approximately 600 dots per inch (dpi), with a color resolution of 2400 x 1200 dpi. Utilizing a direct media pathway for both input and output, it can accommodate up to 100 sheets of paper. Additionally, the minimum required RAM is 128 MB, and the hard disk drive capacity is 100 MB.
The Canon PIXMA S520 is compatible with Apple MacOS 8.6 and higher, including the 9.x and macOS X versions. Additionally, this printer model also supports Microsoft Windows operating systems such as 2000, NT 4.0, 95, 98, Me, XP Home Edition, and XP Professional. With its versatile compatibility, users can enjoy seamless printing experience regardless of their preferred operating system.