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Printer Canon i-SENSYS MF515x

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Discover the multifunction printer Canon i-SENSYS MF515x, a model designed to meet the needs of professionals. This laser printer offers high-quality color printing, with a print speed of up to 40 pages per minute for black and white documents, and a maximum resolution of 1200 x 1200 DPI for sharp and precise prints.

The Canon i-SENSYS MF515x stands out for its copying and scanning capabilities, with a speed of 40 copies per minute and a scanning resolution of up to 9600 x 9600 DPI. Its color scanning function and automatic document feeder (ADF) allow for quick processing of multiple pages.

In terms of connectivity, this printer is equipped with USB, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi ports, enabling easy printing from various mobile devices. Its 3.5-inch touchscreen makes navigating through the different functions easy, making it intuitive to use.

With a paper capacity of 500 sheets and duplex printing options, the Canon i-SENSYS MF515x is ideal for demanding work environments, optimizing resource use. Additionally, its quiet operation at 54 dB allows for pleasant use without noise disturbances.

In summary, the Canon i-SENSYS MF515x is a comprehensive solution for offices, combining printing, copying, scanning, and faxing in a single device, while offering reliable performance and exceptional print quality.

Manual of product i-SENSYS MF515x

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Editorial note

The Canon i-SENSYS MF515x is a multifunction printer that stands out for its impressive printing speed of 40 pages per minute, ideal for demanding work environments. Its laser printing technology ensures exceptional quality with a maximum resolution of 1200 x 1200 DPI, allowing for clear and precise documents. Additionally, it offers a manual duplex printing feature, which contributes to paper savings and reduces environmental impact. However, there are some drawbacks to note. The lack of automatic duplex copying can slow down the printing and copying process, requiring manual intervention for double-sided documents. Furthermore, its weight of 24.3 kg can complicate handling and moving the printer within an office. The maximum copy resolution of 600 x 600 DPI may not be sufficient for users with high-quality printing needs, and the color scanning speed of 11 ppm is relatively slow compared to other competing models. Finally, the cost of ink and toner cartridges can increase long-term operational expenses. In terms of performance, the Canon i-SENSYS MF515x scores well with a score of 78, providing a positive user experience with a score of 85. While its features are rated good with a score of 80, the flexible connectivity and low power consumption in sleep mode, rated at 90, are notable advantages. However, value for money is an aspect to consider, with a score of 70 due to potential consumable costs. Overall, this printer is a solid choice for professionals looking to combine speed and quality while being aware of its limitations.

Score details

User experience

The user experience is positive due to the high printing speed of 40 pages per minute, suitable for professional environments.

Performance

The performance is good thanks to laser printing technology offering a maximum resolution of 1200 x 1200 DPI, but the weight of 24.3 kg can make handling difficult.

Features

Features include manual duplex printing and good color scanning capability, although the lack of automatic duplex copying may slow down the process.

Battery life

The power consumption in standby mode is low, contributing to energy savings.

Value for money

The cost of ink and toner cartridges could be high, thus increasing long-term operational expenses.

Usability

Flexible connectivity with support for Wi-Fi and modern protocols makes usage easy, but the color scanning speed of 11 ppm is relatively slow.

Advantages

Print speed of 40 pages per minute.

High-quality laser printing.

Manual duplex printing.

Color scanning up to 9600 DPI.

Wi-Fi and modern network connectivity.

Disadvantages

No automatic duplex copying

Weight of 24.3 kg, difficult to move

Copy resolution limited to 600 DPI

Slow color scanning speed

Expensive cartridges increase costs

Technical Specifications i-SENSYS MF515x

General Information

Print speed

  • Printing technology
    Laser
  • Printing
    Monochrome printing
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    40 ppm
  • Duplex printing speed (ISO / IEC 24734) monochrome
    20 ipm
  • Duplex printing mode
    Auto
  • Maximum resolution
    1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Copy time for the first page (Black, normal)
    7.6 s
  • Print margins (top, bottom, right, left)
    5 mm
  • Double-sided printing
    Yes
  • Double-sided printing
    Yes

Copier

  • Copy
    Simple copy
  • Max. resolution of copies
    600 x 600 DPI
  • Copy speed (normal quality, black, A4)
    40 cpm
  • Release time of the first print (black, normal)
    9.7 s
  • Resizing copy
    25 - 400 %
  • Maximum number of copies
    999 copies
  • All-in-one function (N=)
    2, 4
  • Duplex copy
    Yes

Digitization

  • Digitization
    Color scanning
  • Support for text formats
    PDF
  • Supported image formats
    JPG, PNG, TIF
  • Maximum scanning resolution
    9600 x 9600 DPI
  • Optical scanning resolution
    600 x 600 DPI
  • Scanner speed (black)
    33 ppm
  • Scanning speed (color)
    11 ppm
  • Duplex scanning speed (color)
    7 ppm
  • Duplex scanning speed (black)
    13 ppm
  • Output color display depth
    24 bit
  • Output color display depth
    24 bit
  • Gray levels
    256
  • Scan drivers
    TWAIN, WIA
  • Type of scanner
    Flatbed and ADF scanner
  • Double-sided scanning
    Yes

Fax

  • Fax
    Simple fax
  • Modem speed
    33.6 Kbit/s
  • Fax transmission speed
    3 sec/page
  • Fax memory
    512 pages
  • Maximum number of shortcuts for numbers
    281
  • Fax transmission
    310 locations
  • Duplex fax
    Yes
  • Duplex fax
    Yes
  • Duplex fax
    Yes
  • Duplex fax
    Yes
  • Duplex fax
    Yes

Features

  • Languages of the page description
    PCL 5e, PCL 6, UFRII-LT
  • Service cycle (Maximum)
    100,000 pages per month
  • Service cycle (recommended)
    1,000 - 5,000 pages per month
  • Digital sender
    Yes
  • Printer fonts
    PCL, PostScript
  • PCL® Fonts
    93
  • PostScript® Fonts
    136
  • Number of printer fonts
    229

Other features

  • Included fonts
    Yes
  • Sound level
    54 dB
  • Cartridge type
    724, 724H

Network

  • Mobile printing technologies
    Apple AirPrint
  • Wifi
    Canon PRINT Business
  • LAN Ethernet: data transfer rate
    Google Cloud Print
  • Wifi
    Mopria Print Service
  • Wifi standards
    Yes
  • Support for network protocols (IPv6)
    10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Support for network protocols (IPv4)
    Yes
  • Security-supported algorithm
    802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Wiring technology
    LPD, RAW, WSD, SMB, mDNS, HTTP, HTTPS
  • LPD, RAW, WSD, SMB, mDNS, HTTP, HTTPS, DHCP, ARP+PING, WINS
  • 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, AES, HTTPS, IPSEC, SNMP, TKIP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
  • 10/100/1000Base-T(X)

Input and output capacity

  • Total power capacity
    500 sheets
  • Input capacity of multi-purpose trays
    100 sheets
  • Automatic document feeder capacity
    50 sheets
  • Paper feed type
    Cassette
  • Maximum number of feed bins
    2
  • Total number of power supply units
    1
  • Total output capacity
    250 sheets
  • Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
    Yes
  • Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
    Yes

Paper management

  • Type of paper tray support
    Envelopes
  • Maximum ISO A series paper size
    Heavy paper
  • ISO, Format Series A (A0...A9)
    Labels
  • ISO, Formats Series-B (B0...B9)
    Plain paper
  • Envelope sizes
    Recycled paper
  • Support width customization
    A4
  • Customization of support length
    A4, A5
  • Weight of the multifunctional tray support
    B5, B6
  • Weight of the media, automatic document feeder
    C5, DL, Monarch
  • Weight of paper tray support
    128 - 215.9 mm
  • 139.7 - 355.6 mm
  • 60 - 199 g/m²
  • 50 - 105 g/m²
  • 60 - 120 g/m²

Connectivity

  • Quantity of USB 2.0 Ports
    1
  • USB port
    Yes
  • Standard interfaces
    Ethernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
  • USB port
    Yes

Minimum system requirements

  • Support for the Windows operating system
    Windows 10 Education
  • Support for the server operating system
    Windows 10 Education x64
  • Support for the Mac operating system
    Windows 10 Enterprise
  • Support for the Linux operating system
    Windows 10 Enterprise x64
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Home x64
  • Windows 10 Pro
  • Windows 10 Pro x64
  • Windows 7 Enterprise
  • Windows 7 Enterprise x64
  • Windows 7 Home Basic
  • Windows 7 Home Basic x64
  • Windows 7 Home Premium
  • Windows 7 Home Premium x64
  • Windows 7 Professional
  • Windows 7 Professional x64
  • Windows 7 Starter
  • Windows 7 Starter x64
  • Windows 7 Ultimate
  • Windows 7 Ultimate x64
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 8 Enterprise
  • Windows 8 Enterprise x64
  • Windows 8 Pro
  • Windows 8 Pro x64
  • Windows 8 x64
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 8.1 Enterprise
  • Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64
  • Windows 8.1 Pro
  • Windows 8.1 Pro x64
  • Windows 8.1 x64
  • Windows Vista Business
  • Windows Vista Business x64
  • Windows Vista Enterprise
  • Windows Vista Enterprise x64
  • Windows Vista Home Basic
  • Windows Vista Home Basic x64
  • Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Windows Vista Home Premium x64
  • Windows Vista Ultimate
  • Windows Vista Ultimate x64
  • Windows Server 2003
  • Windows Server 2003 R2
  • Windows Server 2008
  • Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Windows Server 2012
  • Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
  • Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
  • Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
  • Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
  • Yes

Representation / realization

  • Internal memory
    1024 MB
  • Built-in memory card reader
    No

Design

  • Screen
    LCD
  • Screen size
    3.5 "
  • Built-in screen
    Yes
  • Built-in screen
    Yes
  • Built-in screen
    Yes
  • Market position
    Professional
  • Order type
    Touchscreen

Weight and dimensions

  • Width
    453 mm
  • Depth
    477 mm
  • Height
    503 mm
  • Weight
    24300 g

Environmental conditions

  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    20 - 80 %
  • Operating temperature
    10 - 30 °C

Power

  • AC input voltage
    220 - 240 V
  • AC input frequency
    50 - 60 Hz
  • Consumption (max)
    1470 W
  • Energy consumption (standby mode)
    12.4 W
  • Energy consumption (in standby mode)
    0.8 W
  • Electricity consumption (stop)
    0.1 W
  • Energy Star, typical electrical consumption (TEC)
    1.7 kWh/week
  • Electricity consumption (average operation)
    - W

Packaging contents

  • Cartridge(s) included
    Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the weight of the Canon i-SENSYS MF515x?
The weight of the Canon i-SENSYS MF515x is 24,300 g.
What is the recommended method for removing a jammed paper from the printer?
To remove a jammed paper, it is advisable to do so carefully. Turn off the printer and check that the print head is not blocked by the paper and that no pieces of paper remain inside.
Why is my printer not accepting original cartridges?
Non-authentic cartridges may not be recognized by the printer, potentially resulting in a message indicating that the cartridge is empty. Refer to the manual of the purchased cartridge for solutions, and if the problem persists, contact the seller.
What could be the causes of poor print quality?
There are several reasons that can lead to unsatisfactory print quality. Ensure that the cartridges or toners are full. Inkjet printers may require cleaning if the cartridges are dry or if the print head is damaged. For laser printers, calibration is often recommended.
How does a laser printer differ from an inkjet printer?
A laser printer uses toner while an inkjet printer operates with ink.
Why is my inkjet printer producing black streaks?
Generally, this indicates that the inkjet printer cartridge is damaged and needs to be replaced.
What does the acronym DPI mean?
DPI stands for Dots Per Inch and refers to the number of ink droplets deposited on the paper per inch during printing.
What is the size of the screen on the Canon i-SENSYS MF515x?
The screen of the Canon i-SENSYS MF515x measures 3.5 inches.
What is the height of the Canon i-SENSYS MF515x?
The height of the Canon i-SENSYS MF515x is 503 mm.
What is the width of the Canon i-SENSYS MF515x?
The Canon i-SENSYS MF515x has a width of 453 mm.
What is the depth of the Canon i-SENSYS MF515x?
The depth of the Canon i-SENSYS MF515x is 477 mm.
Is the manual for the Canon i-SENSYS MF515x available in French?
Yes, the manual for the Canon i-SENSYS MF515x is available in French.

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General Information

The Canon i-SENSYS MF515x is a multifunction printer from the renowned brand Canon, known for its commitment to quality and innovation. This model, referenced under the code i-SENSYS MF515x | 0292C018, offers optimal performance tailored to the needs of professional users. The EAN code, 8714574635675 and 8714574635705, uniquely identifies this product in the distribution network.

Print Speed

Equipped with laser printing technology, the Canon i-SENSYS MF515x ensures results of exceptional precision. With a print speed of 40 pages per minute in black and high-quality color printing, it is particularly efficient for daily use. The manual duplex printing mode allows for paper savings, while its maximum resolution of 1200 x 1200 DPI ensures clear and sharp documents. The first page print time is only 7.6 seconds, and the 5 mm print margins guarantee a professional finish.

Copier

The built-in copier offers a color copy function, allowing for faithful reproduction of documents. Its maximum resolution of 600 x 600 DPI ensures satisfactory print quality, while the copy speed reaches 40 copies per minute in black and white mode. The first copy output time is 9.7 seconds. With the ability to resize copies from 25 to 400%, this device is flexible for various needs. However, it is worth noting that it does not support automatic duplex copying.

Scanning

The Canon i-SENSYS MF515x offers color scanning with a resolution of up to 9600 x 9600 DPI, ensuring detailed reproductions. It is compatible with several file formats, such as PDF, JPG, PNG, and TIF. The scanning speed is 33 pages per minute in black and 11 pages per minute in color, while the duplex mode is also available, although it is not automatic.

Fax

This multifunction printer also includes a simple fax machine, capable of sending and receiving documents at a speed of 33.6 Kbit/s, with a memory that can hold up to 512 pages. The user can configure up to 281 shortcuts for fax numbers, making it easy to use. The built-in error correction system ensures reliable document transmission.

Features

The Canon i-SENSYS MF515x is designed for a maximum service cycle of 100,000 pages per month, making it an ideal choice for high-volume printing offices. The model supports page description languages such as PCL 5e, PCL 6, and UFRII-LT, and has a built-in digital sender for efficient dispatch management.

Connectivity

This printer is equipped with various connectivity options, including Wi-Fi, Ethernet/LAN, and USB 2.0 ports. The data transfer rate reaches 10/100/1000 Mbit/s, ensuring a fast connection for all your printing needs. The supported network protocols enhance print management in modern environments.

Input and Output Capacity

The Canon i-SENSYS MF515x has a total paper capacity of 500 sheets, with a multifunction tray that can hold up to 100 sheets and an automatic document feeder of 50 sheets. The output capacity is 250 sheets, ensuring optimal efficiency in print management.

Paper Management

This printer is compatible with various media types such as envelopes, thick paper, and recycled paper. It accepts standard paper sizes like A4 and A5, and offers custom size options for paper, providing flexibility in use.

Design and Dimensions

With dimensions of 453 mm wide, 477 mm deep, and 503 mm high, the Canon i-SENSYS MF515x easily fits into various work environments. Its weight of 24.3 kg may, however, pose challenges in terms of mobility.

Environmental Conditions

Designed to operate in humidity conditions of 20 to 80% and an ambient temperature of 10 to 30 °C, this equipment is suitable for use in various offices.

Power

The required AC input voltage is 220 to 240 V, with a maximum consumption of 1470 W. The sleep mode helps reduce energy consumption, reaching only 0.1 W when off.

Package Contents

The product includes cartridges, allowing for immediate use without the need for additional purchases.