The Canon PIXMA S520 printer is a unique model designed for personal use and specialized in photo printing. Its thermal inkjet print technology supports both color and monochrome printing, ensuring high-quality output. The machine is equipped with an integrated power supply that can consume up to 33 watts of power when in operation. However, it’s designed to save energy when not in use, consuming only about 3 watts of power in sleep or standby mode.
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
| Filename | Size | Download |
| Printer Driver for MAC Operating Systems.dmg | 8.61 MB |
Specifications
The print speed of a machine is influenced by several key factors, including the print mode and the complexity of the document. When printing in the usual mode, the machine can print 12 pages per minute (ppm) in black. However, color printing in this mode is slower, at around six ppm. Alternatively, in draft mode, black printing and color printing speeds increase to 14 ppm and nine ppm, respectively.
To enhance connectivity, the machine supports wired connectivity through a standard USB 2.0 port.
The machine’s versatility extends to the numerous paper types it can handle, such as banners, coated papers, envelopes, glossy paper, glossy photo paper, and greeting cards. It can also accommodate less common options like high gloss photo films, plain paper, photo paper, and transparent films. As for paper sizes, the device can work with A4, A5, B5, Legal, and letter A sizes.
In addition to its functionality, the machine also boasts an Energy Star certification. This certification ensures that the device meets standard usage requirements and is environmentally suitable.
The peak monochrome and grayscale resolution of this printer is roughly 600 dots per inch (dpi), whereas the color resolution is an impressive 2400 x 1200 dpi. It operates via a linear media path for both input and output, and features a 100-sheet paper capacity. Furthermore, the minimum required RAM size is approximately 128 MB, and the hard drive space should be at least 100 MB.
The Canon PIXMA S520 is a versatile model that caters to a wide range of operating systems. Specifically, it can support Apple MacOS 8.6 or later, Apple MacOS 9.x, and Apple macOS X versions. Additionally, it also provides support for Microsoft Windows 2000, NT 4.0, 95, 98, Me, XP Home Edition, and XP Professional. This makes it a highly adaptable and convenient option for users with different operating systems. Its compatibility with various systems ensures that users can seamlessly integrate it into their existing setup without any hassle. Whether you’re a Mac or Windows user, the Canon PIXMA S520 has got you covered.