Canon Top 5 MFPs

The editors of expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ have repeatedly reviewed multifunctional devices from various well-known manufacturers. We are talking about combined blocks that combine at the same time three main functions: a printer, a scanner, a copier (or, in the common people, a “copier”). Today we will pay attention to this kind of office equipment produced by the world-famous Japanese corporation Canon. Our specialists have included five models in the rating, among which everyone can find the best option in terms of functionality and cost.

When selecting the recommended models, our experts were not limited to printing technology and color. At the forefront was put only the highest score of the aggregate characteristics of the device in its class. Therefore, in this review you will see black and white and color, laser and inkjet MFPs.

Rating best Canon MFP

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Rating best Canon MFP	1	Canon imageRUNNER 2520	60 350 ₽
	2	Canon i-SENSYS MF734Cdw	24 995 ₽
	3	Canon i-SENSYS MF3010	16 350 ₽
	4	Canon PIXMA G3411	11 435 ₽
	5	Canon PIXMA TS5040	4 335 ₽

Canon imageRUNNER 2520

Rating: 4.9

Let's start with this "monster" - both in size, and in performance, and in format (A3) and in cost. The only nuance that alienates this multifunction device from complete perfection is a strictly black and white color print profile. Technology - laser.

The linear dimensions of the multifunctional device are 565x689x771 mm and the net mass is 50.5 kg. Needs power supply up to 1542 W for maximum load. In part, a 5.7-inch large LCD screen can be used to control. The dimensions, weight, large format and large capacity of the trays (more on this below) obliged the developers to design the MFP housing for placement on the floor.

In printer mode, the MFP can print with technical quality up to 1200x1200 dpi and 20 prints per minute for A4 and 15 for A3. It takes 30 seconds to warm up after switching on. Duplex activated on the fly. Looking ahead, we can say that some modifications of this model may contain a separate technical device for 2-sided media supply - this needs to be clarified at the point of sale.

Unlike many MFPs, in the characteristics of which the designation “A3” proudly flaunts, this model is also capable of scanning in such a large format. Accordingly, it can be easily used as a large format copier. In this mode, prints will have the ultimate technical quality of 600x600 dpi. Copy speed is identical to print speed: 20 copies per minute for A4 and 15 for A3. The first copy is issued after 6.4 s. The scale can be changed in the range from 25 to 400 percent.

The capacity of the automatic feed tank for paper is quite impressive - 2 thousand sheets, but it is recommended to load a capacity of not more than 350 sheets. Manual feed slot for up to 100 sheets. Restriction on the "gravity" of paper: from 64 to 128 grams per square meter.

From the technical, namely electronic side, the device is controlled by the Canon Custom processor with a core frequency of 400 MHz. RAM installed 256 MB. Connectivity is rather conservative - only USB and Ethernet through the RJ-45 port.

Features of the software of the MFP: no support for PostScript; There are drivers for Windows, Linux, Mac OS.

Canon i-SENSYS MF734Cdw

Rating: 4.8

The second number in our rating is already a much more compact and twice as cheap model, but providing color laser printing. The limitation affecting the size of the device and the price is only in the size of the media - a maximum of A4.

The linear dimensions of the device - 471x460x469 mm, net weight - 26.5 kg. Requires up to 1400 W of power, for work, in an inactive state - no more than 17.7 watts. Noise guaranteed by the manufacturer should not exceed the threshold of 63 dB. A five-inch color LCD screen on the control panel can be used to display statuses and modes and partial control.

This MFP is designed to be placed at table level. Estimated performance corresponds to the conditional 50 thousand copies in 30 days. This is about the size of an average office.

Full color is formed on the basis of the standard four-color model - cartridges are separate for each base color. Any color cartridge holds a toner volume of approximately 2,300 pages. Black is slightly less voluminous - by 2200 pages.

In printer mode, this MFP provides a technical quality of 600x600 dpi for color and monochrome. The speed of work is calculated at 27 copies per minute, without difference in color with automatic duplex. The first image is issued after 8.30 c in color and 8.60 c in monochrome. It takes 13 seconds to warm up after switching on.

The scanner in this MFP is a widespread flat-drawing type. Able to scan images up to a maximum of 216x297 mm (full A4) with a depth of perception of shades of 24 bits, and in a gray scale - 256 shades. In terms of resolution, the scanner has two modes - standard and enhanced. In the first, the details are 600x600 dpi, in the second - 9600x9600 dpi.

Separately, it is worth paying attention to the important advantage of this particular model - the system of automatic feeding of originals, due to which scanning and copying are often done with minimal operator intervention and quickly enough. So, the automatic feeding device is two-sided here, its capacity is 50 sheets. With the automatic feed enabled, the scanning speed will be up to 27 double-sided color images per minute of maximum format or up to 47 black and white with the same parameters. Supports "transparent" sending by e-mail. There is compatibility with WIA and TWAIN standards.

In the copier mode, the device provides technical quality at the level of 600x600 dpi in any color and speed up to 27 prints in 60 seconds of the maximum format. Delivery of the first copy - after 9.8 seconds. The scale can be changed from 25 to 400 percent in 1 percent increments.

The maximum capacity of the automatic media supply tank is 850 sheets, the optimal load is 300 sheets. The output slot holds up to 150 sheets. Manual feeder has a maximum of 50 sheets. Paper can be applied "weight" from 50 to 200 grams per square meter.

The electronic hardware of the MFP has the following characteristics: processor / memory - 800 MHz and 1 GB, respectively; There is a fax function with a memory of 512 images with a maximum resolution of 400x400 dpi; connect via USB, Ethernet and Wi-Fi; there is AirPrint and PostScript; direct printing is possible; built-in web interface; driver package is provided for operating systems Windows, Linux, Mac OS, iOS.

Canon i-SENSYS MF3010

Rating: 4.7

The third number in our rating is even more compact, reasonably affordable, but very multifunctional model of Canon MFP. An important difference from the previous model is only monochrome black and white laser printing. The maximum format for printing and scanning is the same - A4.

Linear dimensions of the multifunctional device - 372x254x276 mm, net weight - 8.2 kg. Requires up to 960 watts of power in active operation and no more than 1.4 watts on hold. According to the manufacturer in active work, the noise produces no higher than 65 dB, while in the standby mode the noise is also quite noticeable - up to 43 dB. Designed for placement on the table / nightstand. Made in a strict, stylish and original design in the case of high-quality matte plastic in black.

The estimated performance of this MFP lags far behind the previous examples - about 8 thousand copies in 30 days, which automatically places it in the “for personal use” category.

In printer mode, the technical quality of the produced image reaches 1200x600 dpi, and the speed of producing prints per minute is up to 18. Issuing the first print after 7.80 c. It takes 10 seconds to warm up after switching on. The estimated life of a standard toner cartridge corresponds to the conditional 1600 pages. There is an integrated toner save mode.

A flatbed scanner with a contact sensor reads the source with a color depth of 24 bits, and in the gray scale mode it reads 256 shades. Scanning resolution is 600x1200 dpi standard, but there is also an improved reading quality mode - 9600x9600 dpi. There is compatibility with WIA and TWAIN standards, direct sending of images by e-mail directly from the device is supported.

In copier mode, the MFP provides technical image quality at 600x600 dpi at a speed of up to 18 prints in 60 seconds. The first copy comes out after 12 seconds. The scale can be adjusted in the range from 50 to 200 percent.

The system for filing originals and issuing prints is organized as follows: a 150-sheet auto-feed reservoir with a capacity of 150 sheets, an output slot — 100 sheets. The paper density for correct operation without “chewing” and tears should be in the range of 60 to 163 grams per square meter.

The electronics and interface part of this model is very laconic, if not to say poor. The memory has only 64 MB installed, which is more or less acceptable, but the connection is possible only via USB. PostScript is also not expected. Native drivers let you install an MFP on Windows, MacOS or Linux.

Canon PIXMA G3411

Rating: 4.6

The next model in the ranking of the best Canon MFPs according to expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ is a distinctly “homemade” color model with thermal inkjet printing technology. The format expectedly the most common is A4.

The dimensions of this nice "combine" - 445x163x330 mm, net weight - 6.3 kg. Electricity consumption is disproportionately less than any of the above laser options - only 11 W in operation and “almost nothing” - 1.2 W in idle time. Noise at work is estimated by the manufacturer as no more than 53.5 dB. There is even a compact liquid crystal display on the control panel for status display. Implies, of course, desktop installation.

Immediately emphasize the main advantage of this MFP - amazing image detail in color mode - 4800x1200 dpi. There is also a separate mode for printing borderless photos. The speed of work (not at max.) Reaches 8.80 monochrome A4 prints per minute or 5 color. One 10x15 cm photo with the appropriate quality is printed within a minute.

Another “trick” of this MFP is scanning with an increased depth of color perception. A flatbed scanner with a contact sensor reads a color with a depth of 48 bits. In the gray scale mode, everything is standard - 256 shades. Resolution - 600x1200 dpi. Scanning speed of a full page of A4 - 19 seconds, and, without a difference - in color or gray scale.

In copier mode, the device processes up to 20 originals per cycle. The tank auto-dump paper is designed for 100 sheets. To work correctly without fail, you need paper no less than 64 and no more than 275 grams per square meter.

Separate words deserve a decent supply of devices consumables. Thus, the resource of any color cartridge for loading with ink corresponds to the conditional 7 thousand pages, the black cartridge is slightly less - 6 thousand copies.In addition to all of the above, the system supplies uninterrupted ink supply (CISS).

You can connect to the printer not only via USB, but also via Wi-Fi, which many users point out as an important advantage. Drivers are provided for operating systems Windows, iOS, Android. PostScript is not supported.

Canon PIXMA TS5040

Rating: 4.5

And, finally, the cheapest, simple, but pleasant and workable model of the MFP from Canon in the ranking of expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/. This is also a color ink jet A4, like the previous model, but only with the piezoelectric principle of applying ink.

The size of the multifunctional device is 375x126x315 mm, the net mass is 5.5 kg. Weight and dimensions do not leave options for placement - desktop. In the work of the MFP consumes almost as much energy as the previous model - 12 watts in operation and 1.6 watts in idle. The declared operating noise level is no higher than 44 dB. The control panel is equipped with an unexpectedly large, in the context of the overall dimensions of the MFP, LCD screen - 3 inches.

Like the previous model, this MFP is capable of printing borderless photos, providing high details at 4800x1200 dpi in any color mode. Printing speed is up to 12.6 A4 prints per minute (monochrome) and up to 9 (color). Color photo 10x15 cm printed 39 seconds.

Parameters of the scanning module in this model is even better than the previous one. So, the depth of color perception is the same 48 bits, but the resolution is much higher - 1200x2400 dpi. Speed ​​- 10 scanned originals per minute, regardless of the color mode. Compatible with TWAIN.

In the copy machine mode, the MFP provides technical quality of up to 1200x1200 dpi in any color. The scale is allowed to be adjusted from 25 to 400 percent in 1 percent increments. In one cycle, the copier processes 99 originals. The nest of the paper was nominally calculated for 100 sheets. Proper work requires paper with a density of at least 64 and no more than 300 grams per square meter.

An important point in this MFP is that as many as five cartridges are involved in printing: one of the two black contains pigment inks. The resource of any color cartridge is quite limited - up to 345 copies, black - up to 1795.

Useful additional features of this model: support for AirPrint, there is a slot for memory cards, there is no compatibility with PostScript. The package of official drivers is designed for operating systems Windows, Mac OS, iOS.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.