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Minimum System Requirements
Conform to the operating system’s requirements when higher than those given here.
Operating System
Processor
RAM
Windows Vista, Vista SP1
1 GHz processor
512 MB
Windows XP SP2, SP3
300 MHz processor
128 MB
Windows 2000 Professional SP4
300 MHz processor
128 MB
Mac OS X v.10.5
Intel processor, PowerPC G5, PowerPC G4
(867 MHz or faster)
512 MB
Mac OS X v.10.4
Intel processor, PowerPC G5, PowerPC G4,
PowerPC G3
256 MB
Mac OS X v.10.3.9
PowerPC G5, PowerPC G4, PowerPC G3
128 MB
Browser Internet Explorer 6 or later Safari
Hard Disk Space 750 MB
Note: For bundled software installation.
800 MB
Note: For bundled software installation.
CD-ROM Drive Required
Display XGA 1024 x 768
Windows: Operation can only be guaranteed on a PC with Windows Vista, XP or 2000 pre-installed.
To upgrade from Windows XP to Windows Vista, rst uninstall software bundled with the Canon inkjet printer.
Some functions may not be available with Windows Media Center.
Macintosh: Hard Disk must be formatted as Mac OS Extended (Journaled) or Mac OS Extended.
Internet Explorer 7 or later is required to install Easy-WebPrint EX.
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General Specications
Printing resolution (dpi) 4800* (horizontal) x 1200 (vertical)
* Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/4800 inch at minimum.
Interface USB Port:
Hi-Speed USB*1
Direct Print Port: *2
PictBridge
*1 A computer that complies with Hi-Speed USB standard is required. Since the
Hi-Speed USB interface is fully upwardly compatible with USB 1.1, it can be
used at USB 1.1.
*2 MP270 series only
Print width 8 inches/203.2 mm
(for Borderless Printing: 8.5 inches/216 mm)
Operating environment Temperature: 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F)
Humidity: 10 to 90% RH (no condensation)
Storage environment Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Humidity: 5 to 95% RH (no condensation)
Power supply AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption MP270 series:
Printing (Copy): Approx. 10W
Standby (minimum): Approx. 1.2W*
OFF: Approx. 0.5W*
MP250 series:
Printing (Copy): Approx. 11W
Standby (minimum): Approx. 1.2W*
OFF: Approx. 0.5W*
* USB connection to PC
External dimensions MP270 series:
Approx. 17.8 (W) x 13.2 (D) x 6.1 (H) inches
Approx. 450 (W) x 335 (D) x 155 (H) mm
MP250 series:
Approx. 17.5 (W) x 13.1 (D) x 6.1 (H) inches
Approx. 444 (W) x 331 (D) x 154 (H) mm
* With the Paper Support and Paper Output Tray retracted.
Weight MP270 series:
Approx. 5.6 kg (Approx. 12.3 lb)
MP250 series:
Approx. 5.8 kg (Approx. 12.7 lb)
* With the FINE Cartridges installed.
Canon FINE Cartridge Black: 320 nozzles
Color: 384 x 3 nozzles
Scan Specications
Scanner driver TWAIN/WIA (Windows Vista and Windows XP only)
Maximum scanning size A4/Letter, 8.5” x 11.7”/216 x 297 mm
Scanning resolution MP270 series:
Optical resolution (horizontal x vertical) max: 1200 dpi x 2400 dpi
Interpolated resolution max: 19200 dpi x 19200 dpi
MP250 series:
Optical resolution (horizontal x vertical) max: 600 dpi x 1200 dpi
Interpolated resolution max: 19200 dpi x 19200 dpi
Gradation (Input/Output) Gray: 16 bit/8 bit
Color: 48 bit/24 bit (RGB each 16 bit/8 bit)
Specications are subject to change without notice.
About Consumables
Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are available for 5 years after production has stopped.
Additional System Requirements for the On-Screen Manuals
Browser: Easy Guide Viewer
Note: Internet Explorer 6 or later must be installed.
The on-screen manual may not be displayed properly
depending on your operating system or Internet Explorer
version. We recommend that you keep your system up to
date with Windows Update.
Browser: Easy Guide Viewer
Note: The on-screen manual may not be displayed
properly depending on your operating system or Safari
version. We recommend that you keep your system up to
date.
Copy Specications
Multiple copy 1-9, 20 pages
Reduction/Enlargement Fit-to-page
Specifications