Product comparison · 2 photo printers

Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 vs Canon iP7250 & CLI-551

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 9identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon iP7250 & CLI-551 has 4,800 x 2400 DPI more maximum resolution than the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 (9600 x 2400 DPI vs 4800 x 2400 DPI). The Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 has 5 more print cartridges than the Canon iP7250 & CLI-551 (10 vs 5). The Canon iP7250 & CLI-551 has 45 sheets more maximum input capacity than the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 (145 sheets vs 100 sheets). Only the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 has built-in display. Only the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 has Ethernet LAN.

  • Maximum resolution
    • imagePROGRAF PRO-300:4800 x 2400 DPI
    • iP7250 & CLI-551:9600 x 2400 DPI
  • Number of print cartridges
    • imagePROGRAF PRO-300:10
    • iP7250 & CLI-551:5
  • Built-in display
    • imagePROGRAF PRO-300:Yes
    • iP7250 & CLI-551:No
  • Maximum input capacity
    • imagePROGRAF PRO-300:100 sheets
    • iP7250 & CLI-551:145 sheets
  • Maximum print size
    • imagePROGRAF PRO-300:13" x 19" (33x48 cm)
    • iP7250 & CLI-551:A4 (210 x 297 mm)
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • imagePROGRAF PRO-300:A3, A3+, A4, A5
    • iP7250 & CLI-551:A4, A5
  • ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)
    • imagePROGRAF PRO-300:B4, B5
    • iP7250 & CLI-551:B5
  • Printing sizes
    • imagePROGRAF PRO-300:10 x 15 cm
    • iP7250 & CLI-551:10 x 15,13 x 18,20 x 25

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Comparison of imagePROGRAF PRO-300, iP7250 & CLI-551
62 specifications
Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers4800 x 2400 DPI9600 x 2400 DPI
Duplex printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Print speed (10x15 cm)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 s
Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 ipm
Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) monoKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 ipm
Features3 differ
Market positioningKnown for oneProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of print cartridgesDiffers105
Printing coloursDiffersCyan, Grey, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Photo cyan, Photo magenta, Red, YellowBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Built-in displayDiffersYesNo
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonalKnown for one7.62 cm (3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Control typeKnown for oneButtonsUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneRoHS, WEEEUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity1 differ
Maximum input capacityDiffers100 sheets145 sheets
Paper input typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePaper tray
Paper handling5 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffers13" x 19" (33x48 cm)A4 (210 x 297 mm)
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneArt paper, Matte paper, Photo paper, Semi-glossy paperUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneA3+Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA3, A3+, A4, A5A4, A5
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB4, B5B5
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for one2LUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing sizesDiffers10 x 15 cm10 x 15,13 x 18,20 x 25
Borderless printing media sizesDiffersA3+10x15, 13x18, 20x25, A4, Letter
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for one3.5x3.5,12x12,7x10Unknown — not stated by the source
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10, DL
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridgeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernet, Wireless LANUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-B
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneApple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print Service, PIXMA Cloud LinkUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Sound power level (printing)Known for one41.1 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source44.4 dB
Power3 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs16 W24 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.2 W0.3 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs2.4 W2.1 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1Yes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.15 CatalinaYes
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroidUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7: 1GHz CPU, 1GB RAM (32bit) / 2GB RAM (64bit) Windows Vista SP1 or SP2: 1GHz CPU, 512MB RAM Windows XP SP3: 300MHz or faster CPU, 128MB RAM Internet Explorer 6 Mac OS X v10.7: Intel Core2Duo CPU, 1GB RAM Mac OS X v10.6: Intel CPU, 1GB RAM Mac OS X v10.5.8: Intel CPU, 512MB RAM Safari 3
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 90 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 40%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers639 mm451 mm
DepthDiffers379 mm368 mm
HeightDiffers200 mm128 mm
WeightDiffers14.4 kg6.6 kg
Packaging dataidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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