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Canon PIXMA G1520

Specifications

Model Numbers
PIXMA G1520
Functions
Print

Specifications

  • Print Speeds

  • Print borderless photos in sizes up to A4

  • 4 easily refillable ink tank

  • Replaceable Maintenance Cartridge

  • Banner Printing

  • Hybrid ink for sharp text and vivid photos

  • High yield ink tanks for continuous printing

Specifications in detail

General Specifications

  • Model Numbers
    PIXMA G1520
  • Functions
    Print

Printer Specifications

  • Print Resolution
    Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi1
  • Print Technology
    2 FINE Print Head (Black and Colour)
    Refillable ink tank printer
  • Mono Print Speed
    approx. 9.1 ipm2
  • Colour Print Speed
    approx. 5.0 ipm3
  • Photo Print Speed
    Borderless 10x15cm : Approx. 45 seconds4
  • Borderless Printing
    Yes
    A4, LTR, 4" x 6"5
  • Two Sided Printing
    Manual operation

Cartridges and Yields

  • Standard Ink Cartridges
    GI-51 <PGBK>
    GI-51 <C>
    GI-51 <M>
    GI-51 <Y>
  • Cartridge Yield (Plain Paper)
    A4 colour documents printing 6
    Black: 6,000 pages (Economy mode 7,600 pages) 7
    Colour: 7,700 pages
    * Estimated supplemental yield
  • Cartridge Yield (Photo)
    10x15cm colour photo printing 8
    Colour: 2,200 photos
    * Estimated supplemental yield

Paper Support

  • Paper Types
    Plain Paper
    Photo Paper Pro Luster (LU-101),
    Photo Paper Plus Glossy II (PP-201)
    Matte Photo Paper (MP-101),
    Glossy Photo Paper "Everyday Use" (GP-501)
    High Resolution Paper (HR-101N),
    Envelope,
    Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss (SG-201),
    Cardstock (manufactured by Neenah Paper and INKPRESS)
    Greeting Card (manufactured by Avery and RedRiverPaper)
    Canon Red Label Superior (WOP111)
    Canon Oce Office Colour Paper (SAT213)
    Restickable Photo Paper(RP-101)
    Magnetic Photo Paper(MG-101)
    Dark Fabric Iron on Transfers (DF-101),
    Light Fabric Iron on Transfers (LF-101),
    Double sided Matte Paper (MP-101D)
  • Maximum Paper Input
    Rear Tray: Max. 100 sheets (plain paper)
  • Paper Sizes
    A4, LTR, LGL, 4" x 6"

    [Custom size] width 101.6mm - 216 mm, length 152.4mm - 1200 mm
  • Paper Weight
    Rear Tray: Plain paper: 64 - 105 g/m²
    Canon specialty paper: max paper weight : approx. 275 g/m²
    (Photo Paper Plus Glossy II PP-201)

Interface

  • Display Type & Size
    N/A
  • Interface
    Hi-Speed USB (USB B Port)
  • Print Applications & Methods
    Easy-PhotoPrint Editor Software9

Software

  • Supported Operating Systems
    Windows 10、Windows 8.1、Windows 7 SP1
    Operation can only be guaranteed on a PC with pre-installed Windows 7 or later.
    Printer driver, IJ Printer Assistant Tool are available with following OS.
    Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1、Windows Server 2012 R2、Windows Server 2016、Windows Server 2019

    Chrome OS

    Mac: macOS 10.12.6 ～ macOS 10.15, macOS 1110
  • Minimum System Requirements
    Windows: 1.5GB or more
    Note: for bundled software installation. The necessary amount of hard disk space required.
    Display: 1024 x 768 XGA
  • Software Included
    Printer Driver
    IJ Printer Assistant Tool
    Easy-PhotoPrint Editor (download)

Physical Features

  • Weight
    approx. 4.8 kg
  • Dimensions (W x D x H)
    Approx. 445 x 330 x 135 mm
  • Acoustic Noise Levels
    approx. 49.5dB(A)11
  • Recommended Operating Environment
    Operating Temperature: 5-35°C
    Operating Humidity: 10-90%RH (no dew condensation)
  • Power Source
    AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
  • Power Consumption
    Off: Approx. 0.2W
    Standby (USB connection to PC): Approx. 0.6W
    Time to enter Standby mode: 4minutes 34sec
    Printing: Approx. 15W12
  • Typical Electricity Consumption
    0.09 kWh13
  1. Ink droplets can be placed with a minimum pitch of 1/4800 inch
  2. A4 document print speed on plain paper is measured based on average of ESAT in Office Category Test of ISO/IEC 24734 standard.
  3. A4 document print speed on plain paper is measured based on average of ESAT in Office Category Test of ISO/IEC 24734 standard.
  4. Photo print speed is based on default driver setting using ISO/JIS-SCID N2 standard on Canon Photo Paper Plus Glossy II and does not take into account data processing time on host computer.
  5. Paper types NOT supported for borderless printing are as follows: Envelope, High Resolution Paper, T-Shirt Transfer, Photo Stickers
  6. Page Yield is the estimated value based on Canon individual test method using the ISO/IEC 24712 chart and continuous printing simulation with the replacement after initial setup.
  7. The economy mode reduces the black ink consumption by lowering the density, 26% more pages than the standard mode can be printed
  8. Page Yield is the estimated value based on Canon individual test method using the ISO/IEC 29103 chart and continuous printing simulation with the replacement after initial setup.
  9. The Easy-PhotoPrint Editor software requires an Internet connection and is compatible with the following operating systems; Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit/32-bit), Microsoft Windows 8.1 (64-bit/32-bit), Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 (64-bit/32-bit), macOS High Sierra v10.13, macOS Sierra v10.12, Mac OS X El Capitan v10.11 and Mac OS X El Capitan v10.10.5. Minimum Windows and macOS/Mac OS X requirements are: 2GB of RAM and a monitor with 1024x768 resolution.
  10. Some functions may not be available with these Operating Systems. Please refer to the manual or website for details.
  11. Plain Paper(A4, B/W). Acoustic Noise is measured based on ISO7779 standard.
  12. Printing: When Printing ISO/JIS-SCID N2 (printed by inkjet printer) on A4 size plain paper using default settings.
  13. Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) value: TEC value was calculated assuming the unit will be constantly switched among operational mode, sleep mode, and power-off mode for 5 days, and that it will be either in sleep or power-off mode for the remaining 2 days within the same week. The TEC value of this product is calculated by Canon on their own accord using. TEC measurement procedure regulated in International ENERGY STAR Program.