Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Canon PIXMA MP450 vs Canon PIXMA MP540

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 20identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • PIXMA MP450:4800 x 1200 DPI
    • PIXMA MP540:9600 x 2400 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • PIXMA MP450:22 ppm
    • PIXMA MP540:12.8 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • PIXMA MP450:17 ppm
    • PIXMA MP540:10.5 ppm
  • Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)
    • PIXMA MP450:22 cpm
    • PIXMA MP540:24 cpm
  • Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)
    • PIXMA MP450:17 cpm
    • PIXMA MP540:16 cpm
  • Optical scanning resolution
    • PIXMA MP450:1200 x 2400 DPI
    • PIXMA MP540:2400 x 4800 DPI
  • Card reader integrated
    • PIXMA MP450:No
    • PIXMA MP540:Yes
  • Power consumption (average operating)
    • PIXMA MP450:12 W
    • PIXMA MP540:17 W

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Comparison of PIXMA MP450, PIXMA MP540
59 specifications
Printing3 differ
Print technologyInkjetInkjet
PrintingColour printingColour printing
Maximum resolutionDiffers4800 x 1200 DPI9600 x 2400 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs22 ppm12.8 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs17 ppm10.5 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Known for one2.7 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for one3.6 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Copying2 differ
CopyingColour copyingColour copying
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Differs22 cpm24 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)Differs17 cpm16 cpm
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source99 copies
Time to first copy (black, normal)Known for one2.7 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Scanning1 differ
ScanningColour scanningColour scanning
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers1200 x 2400 DPI2400 x 4800 DPI
Maximum scan resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19200 x 19200 DPI
Scanner typeFlatbed scannerFlatbed scanner
Input colour depth48 bit48 bit
Faxidentical
FaxingNoNo
Featuresidentical
Digital senderNoNo
Number of print cartridgesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Input & output capacityidentical
Maximum input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 sheets
Total input capacityKnown for one100 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print size216 x 297 mm216 x 297 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersGlossy paper, Photo paperEnvelopes, Glossy paper, Photo paper, Plain paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5A4, A5
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5B5
Non-ISO print media sizesLegalLegal
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDL
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4
Ports & interfacesidentical
Direct printingYesYes
Standard interfacesKnown for oneBluetooth, IrDAUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Infrared data portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiNoNo
Ethernet LANNoNo
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43 dB
Designidentical
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTFT
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 cm (1.97")
Power1 differ
Power consumption (average operating)Differs12 W17 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 W
Power consumption (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
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
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers6.17 kg7.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCanon MP Navigator EX, Canon Easy-PhotoPrint EX
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs444 x 310 x 160 mm450 x 366 x 157 mm
All-in-one functionsCopy, ScanCopy, Scan
Colour all-in-one functionsCopy, Print, ScanCopy, Print, Scan
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows XP/Me/2000/98Windows Vista/XP SP2/2000 Pro SP4, Mac OS X v.10.3.9 - v.10.5
PictBridgeYesYes
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Supported media weight(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64/105
Standard media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 x 15cm, 10 x 18cm, 13 x 18cm, 20 x 25cm

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