Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Canon PIXMA MP520 Inkjet A4 vs Canon PIXMA MX310 Inkjet A4

49specifications compared
16differ
33identical
10known for one product only

Key differences

Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
- PIXMA MP520 Inkjet A4:30 ppm
- PIXMA MX310 Inkjet A4:22 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
- PIXMA MP520 Inkjet A4:20 ppm
- PIXMA MX310 Inkjet A4:17 ppm
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)
- PIXMA MP520 Inkjet A4:30 cpm
- PIXMA MX310 Inkjet A4:22 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)
- PIXMA MP520 Inkjet A4:20 cpm
- PIXMA MX310 Inkjet A4:17 cpm
Optical scanning resolution
- PIXMA MP520 Inkjet A4:2400 x 4800 DPI
- PIXMA MX310 Inkjet A4:1200 x 2400 DPI
Faxing
- PIXMA MP520 Inkjet A4:No
- PIXMA MX310 Inkjet A4:Colour faxing
Maximum input capacity
- PIXMA MP520 Inkjet A4:150 sheets
- PIXMA MX310 Inkjet A4:100 sheets
Sound pressure level (printing)
- PIXMA MP520 Inkjet A4:38.5 dB
- PIXMA MX310 Inkjet A4:40 dB

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Comparison of MP520, MX310
59 specifications	A Canon PIXMA MP520 Inkjet A4 Model MP520 View product	B Canon PIXMA MX310 Inkjet A4 Model MX310 View product
Printing2 differ
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs	30 ppm	22 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs	20 ppm	17 ppm
Copying2 differ
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Differs	30 cpm	22 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)Differs	20 cpm	17 cpm
Scanning1 differ
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers	2400 x 4800 DPI	1200 x 2400 DPI
Scanner typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Flatbed scanner
Fax1 differ
FaxingDiffers	No	Colour faxing
Error Correction Mode (ECM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Fax coding methodsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MH, MR
Fax speed (A4)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 sec/page
Input & output capacity1 differ
Auto document feeder (ADF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 sheets
Maximum input capacityDiffers	150 sheets	100 sheets
Performance1 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	38.5 dB	40 dB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Microdrive	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power consumption (average operating)Differs	17 W	16 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	2.4 W	1.8 W
Power consumption (off)Differs	1 W	1.1 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	7.5 kg	8.6 kg
Other features4 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	445 x 378 x 172 mm	465 x 440 x 230 mm
All-in-one functionsDiffers	Copy, Scan	Copy, Fax, Scan
Colour all-in-one functionsDiffers	Copy, Print	Copy, Fax, Print
Power requirementsDiffers	AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz	AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Network readyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard media sizesKnown for one	10 x 15cm, 10 x 18cm, 13 x 18cm, 20 x 25cm, Credit Card (54 x 86mm)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	MP Navigator EX, Easy-PhotoPrint EX, ScanSoft OmniPage SE (OCR), NewSoft Presto! PageManager	Unknown — not stated by the source

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