Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Canon PIXMA MX451 Inkjet A4 vs Canon PIXMA MX521 Inkjet A4 Wi-Fi

48specifications compared
9differ
39identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

Duplex printing
- PIXMA MX451 Inkjet A4:No
- PIXMA MX521 Inkjet A4 Wi-Fi:Yes
Maximum scan area
- PIXMA MX451 Inkjet A4:Legal (216 x 356)
- PIXMA MX521 Inkjet A4 Wi-Fi:A4 / Letter (216 x 297)
Number of print cartridges
- PIXMA MX451 Inkjet A4:2
- PIXMA MX521 Inkjet A4 Wi-Fi:4
Paper input type
- PIXMA MX451 Inkjet A4:Sheetfed
- PIXMA MX521 Inkjet A4 Wi-Fi:Paper tray
Direct printing
- PIXMA MX451 Inkjet A4:No
- PIXMA MX521 Inkjet A4 Wi-Fi:Yes
Wi-Fi
- PIXMA MX451 Inkjet A4:No
- PIXMA MX521 Inkjet A4 Wi-Fi:Yes
Mobile printing technologies
- PIXMA MX451 Inkjet A4:Not supported
- PIXMA MX521 Inkjet A4 Wi-Fi:Apple AirPrint
Weight
- PIXMA MX451 Inkjet A4:8.5 kg
- PIXMA MX521 Inkjet A4 Wi-Fi:8.8 kg

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Comparison of MX451, MX521
65 specifications	A Canon PIXMA MX451 Inkjet A4 Model MX451 View product	B Canon PIXMA MX521 Inkjet A4 Wi-Fi Model MX521 View product
Printing1 differ
Duplex printingDiffers	No	Yes
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	4800 x 1200 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Duplex printing modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Auto
Copyingidentical
Duplex copyingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scanning1 differ
Duplex scanningKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum scan areaDiffers	Legal (216 x 356)	A4 / Letter (216 x 297)
Maximum scan resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19200 x 19200 DPI
Faxidentical
Duplex faxingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Known for one	19	Unknown — not stated by the source
FaxingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Colour faxing
Features1 differ
Number of print cartridgesDiffers	2	4
Digital senderKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total output capacityKnown for one	50 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper input typeDiffers	Sheetfed	Paper tray
Paper handlingidentical
Envelopes sizesKnown for one	10, DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Direct printingDiffers	No	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Bluetooth	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Mobile printing technologiesDiffers	Not supported	Apple AirPrint
Designidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
Display diagonalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.35 cm (2.5")
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	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 Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vi	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 Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Window
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	8.5 kg	8.8 kg

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