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Canon PIXMA MG5220 Inkjet A4 vs Canon PIXMA MP640R Inkjet A4

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 24identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • PIXMA MG5220 Inkjet A4:11 ppm
    • PIXMA MP640R Inkjet A4:9.2 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • PIXMA MG5220 Inkjet A4:9.3 ppm
    • PIXMA MP640R Inkjet A4:8.1 ppm
  • Optical scanning resolution
    • PIXMA MG5220 Inkjet A4:2400 x 4800 DPI
    • PIXMA MP640R Inkjet A4:4800 x 9600 DPI
  • Number of print cartridges
    • PIXMA MG5220 Inkjet A4:2
    • PIXMA MP640R Inkjet A4:5
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • PIXMA MG5220 Inkjet A4:A4
    • PIXMA MP640R Inkjet A4:A4, A5
  • Envelopes sizes
    • PIXMA MG5220 Inkjet A4:10
    • PIXMA MP640R Inkjet A4:DL
  • Ethernet LAN
    • PIXMA MG5220 Inkjet A4:No
    • PIXMA MP640R Inkjet A4:Yes
  • Display
    • PIXMA MG5220 Inkjet A4:LCD
    • PIXMA MP640R Inkjet A4:TFT

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Comparison of MG5220, MP640R
81 specifications
Printing2 differ
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs11 ppm9.2 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs9.3 ppm8.1 ppm
DVD/CD printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Copyingidentical
N-in-1 copy function (N=)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Copier resizeKnown for one25 - 400%Unknown — not stated by the source
Scanning1 differ
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers2400 x 4800 DPI4800 x 9600 DPI
Greyscale levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
Maximum scan areaKnown for oneA4 / Letter (216 x 297)Unknown — not stated by the source
Output colour depthKnown for one24 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Number of print cartridgesDiffers25
Printing coloursDiffersBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Pigment black, YellowBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Input & output capacityidentical
Total input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 sheets
Paper tray 2 input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 sheets
Total number of input traysKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto document feeder (ADF) output capacityKnown for one150 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling3 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Glossy paper, Photo paper, Plain paperEnvelopes, Glossy paper, High resolution paper, Labels, Matte paper, Photo paper, Plain paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4A4, A5
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB5
Envelopes sizesDiffers10DL
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneLegalUnknown — not stated by the source
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for one4x6,5x7"Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUSB 2.0, Wireless LANUnknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optional connectivityKnown for oneBluetoothUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Performance1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersCF, Memory Stick (MS), microSDHC, miniSD, miniSDHC, MMC, MMC+, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, xDCF, MicroDrive, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47 dB
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternet Explorer 6+ / Safari CD-ROM XGA 1024x768
Design2 differ
DisplayDiffersLCDTFT
Display diagonalDiffers6.1 cm (2.4")7.62 cm (3")
Poweridentical
Power consumption (average operating)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 W
Power consumption (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 W
System requirementsidentical
Minimum RAMKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 MB
Minimum processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300MHz
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 MB
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers8.03 kg8.8 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersEasy-PhotoPrint EX Easy-WebPrint EX (Windows Only) Full HD Movie Print MP Navigator EX Solution MenuCanon MP Navigator EX, Canon Easy-PhotoPrint EX, CD-LabelPrint
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features3 differ
Standard input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs454.7 x 368.3 x 160 mm450 x 368 x 176 mm
All-in-one functionsDiffersCopy, Print, ScanCopy, Scan
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 7,Windows Vista, Windows XP and Mac OS X v. 10.4.11 to 10.6.xWindows Vista, Vista SP1 / Windows XP SP2, SP3 / Windows 2000 Professional SP4 Mac OS X v.10.3.9 - v.10.5
Network readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFINE
Supported media weight(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 - 300 g/m²
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Media size (tray 1)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4, B5, A5, LTR, 10 x 15cm, 13 x 18cm, 20 x 25cm
Ink dropKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/9600"

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