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Canon PIXMA MX431 Inkjet A4 vs Canon PIXMA MX511 Inkjet A4

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  • 50specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 44identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

  • Fax speed dialing (max numbers)
    • PIXMA MX431 Inkjet A4:19
    • PIXMA MX511 Inkjet A4:20
  • Photo paper sizes (imperial)
    • PIXMA MX431 Inkjet A4:4x6,5x7,8x10
    • PIXMA MX511 Inkjet A4:5x7,5x8,8x10
  • Ethernet LAN
    • PIXMA MX431 Inkjet A4:No
    • PIXMA MX511 Inkjet A4:Yes
  • Weight
    • PIXMA MX431 Inkjet A4:8.5 kg
    • PIXMA MX511 Inkjet A4:8.8 kg

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Comparison of MX431, MX511
58 specifications
Printingidentical
Print technologyInkjetInkjet
PrintingColour printingColour printing
Duplex printingNoNo
Maximum resolution4800 x 1200 DPI4800 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)9.7 ppm9.7 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)5.5 ppm5.5 ppm
Copyingidentical
CopyingColour copyingColour copying
Duplex copyingNoNo
Maximum number of copies99 copies99 copies
Scanningidentical
ScanningColour scanningColour scanning
Duplex scanningNoNo
Optical scanning resolution1200 x 2400 DPI1200 x 2400 DPI
Maximum scan areaLegal (216 x 356)Legal (216 x 356)
Scanner typeFlatbed & ADF scannerFlatbed & ADF scanner
Scan technologyCISCIS
Scan toUSBUSB
Image formats supportedJPGJPG
Input colour depth48 bit48 bit
Output colour depth24 bit24 bit
Fax1 differ
FaxingColour faxingColour faxing
Duplex faxingNoNo
Fax transmission speed3 sec/page3 sec/page
Modem speed33.6 Kbit/s33.6 Kbit/s
Fax memory50 pages50 pages
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Differs1920
Featuresidentical
Digital senderNoNo
Printing coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Input & output capacityidentical
Total input capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF)YesYes
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity30 sheets30 sheets
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print size216 x 356 mm216 x 356 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersGlossy paper, Matte paper, Plain paperEnvelopes, Glossy paper, Matte paper, Plain paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5A4, A5
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5B5
Envelopes sizes10, DL10, DL
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Differs4x6,5x7,8x105x7,5x8,8x10
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneLegalUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersUSB 2.0, Wireless LANEthernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
USB portYesYes
Optional connectivityBluetoothBluetooth
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Performanceidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.35 cm (2.5")
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers8.5 kg8.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEasy-PhotoPrint EX Easy-WebPrint EX MP Navigator EX
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)458 x 200 x 385 mm458 x 200 x 385 mm
All-in-one functionsCopy, Fax, Print, ScanCopy, Fax, Print, Scan
Colour all-in-one functionsCopy, Fax, Print, ScanCopy, Fax, Print, Scan
Compatible operating systemsWindows 7, Vista, XP Mac OS X v10.4.11 - v10.6.xWindows 7, Vista, XP Mac OS X v10.4.11 - v10.6.x
PictBridgeYesYes

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