Canon E510 Multi function Color Printer

Introducing the Canon E510 Multi-function Color Printer

The Canon E510 Multi-function Color Printer is a versatile and robust device designed to meet the printing, scanning, and copying needs of home users and small offices. This comprehensive product description will walk you through its impressive features and specifications.

Key Features at a Glance

Brand: Canon

Model Name: E510

Series: PIXMA

Type: Multi-function (Print, Scan, Copy)

Printing Method: Inkjet

Printing Output: Color

Connectivity: USB 2.0

Ideal Usage: Home & Small Office

Unparalleled Printing Capabilities

The E510 delivers exceptional print quality with its Inkjet printing method, offering a maximum color print resolution of 4800 x 1200 dpi. This ensures vibrant and detailed outputs on various paper types, including plain paper, photo papers, and specialty media.

The printer comes with two ink cartridges right out of the box - the PG-88 Black Ink Cartridge and the CL-98 Tricolor Ink Catridge. Canon's unique dye and pigment ink formulation ensures long-lasting colors and sharp text outputs.

Cost per Page (Black): As per ISO standards, it's approximately 1 Rs., making it highly cost-effective for mono printing.

Cost per Page (Color): Around 3.5 Rs. per page, as per ISO standards.

Print Speed

• Mono: Up to 8.6 ppm (pages per minute), ideal for quick black and white documents.
• Color: Up to 5 ipm (images per minute) for vibrant, colorful outputs.
• Photo (10 x 15): Prints a photo in just 44 seconds, perfect for creating instant memories.

Paper Handling and Print Features

The E510 supports a wide range of paper sizes and types, including B5 (250 x 353 mm), 4 x 6" (102 x 152 mm), 5 x 7" (127 x 178 mm), LGL (Letterhead), A5 (210 x 148 mm), 8 x 10" (203 x 254 mm), A4 (210 x 297 mm), and LTR (Letter).

It can handle media types such as Photo Paper Plus Glossy II, Plain Paper, Photo Paper Pro Luster, Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss, and Glossy Photo Paper Everyday Use.

The printer offers borderless printing capabilities, allowing you to create stunning photos and graphics without any margins. With an input tray capacity of 100 pages, it's perfect for longer print jobs.

Versatile Connectivity

Connect the E510 directly to your computer via USB 2.0 for seamless printing, scanning, and copying functionalities. Although it doesn't support wireless connectivity out of the box, you can explore optional wireless adapters (sold separately) to enjoy cable-free printing.

System Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 7 SP1, Mac OS X v10.4.11 - 10.7, Windows Vista (SP1, SP2), Windows XP (SP2, SP3)
• Power Requirements: 50/60Hz, 100 - 240V

Efficient Scanning with Flatbed Technology

The E510's scan function is equipped with a Contact Image Sensor (CIS) and offers an optical scanning resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi. It supports both color (24-bit, 48-bit) and mono (8-bit, 16-bit) bit depths.

The flatbed scanner supports scan areas up to 216 x 297 mm (A4), making it ideal for scanning various document sizes.

Reliable Copying Functionality

With the E510's copying function, you can swiftly create duplicates of your documents. The maximum multicopy feature allows you to generate up to 20 pages at a time for larger tasks.

The manual print head alignment ensures accurate prints every time, while the ink end sensor uses dot count technology for precise ink level monitoring.

Energy Efficiency and Noise Levels

• Active Noise Level: The printer operates at a moderate noise level of 43 dB(A), ensuring minimal distractions during use.
• Power Consumption (Active): 12 W, demonstrating its energy efficiency even during active operation.
• Power Consumption (Standby): Just 0.6 W, making it an eco-friendly choice for standby mode.

Operating Conditions and Dimensions

• Operating Humidity Range: 10% - 90% RH
• Operating Temperature Range: 5°C - 35°C
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 50.737 cm x 36.784 cm x 19.456 cm
• Weight: Approximately 5.3 kg

What's in the Box?

• Canon Ink Cartridge: PG-88 (Black) and CL-98 (Tricolor)
• Manual
• Cable
• CD
• Power Cord
• Printer

The Canon E510 Multi-function Color Printer is an excellent addition to any home or small office setup, offering a perfect blend of performance, versatility, and affordability.