Canon PIXMA MP520 Photo all-in-one PIXMA printer

Advanced features, easy to use, outstanding performance

Looking for a high-performance All-In-One? The versatile PIXMA MP520 produces a superb borderless 4" x 6" photo in only about 46 seconds, and the Auto-Image Fix feature helps to enhance your results. You can print photos directly from compatible memory cards and preview images in high resolution on the 2" TFT display. Or, print right from a camera, DV camcorder, or camera phone. Copies will be truer to your originals, and scans of photos and even thick notebooks will be clear and complete. The unique Easy-Scroll Wheel simplifies operation, and the dual paper trays let you store both plain and photo paper.

Create lab-quality prints

Precision ink nozzles in the PIXMA MP520 create high resolution photos up to 4800 x 1200 color dpi, while the microscopic 2-picoliter sized color ink droplets produce finely detailed and sharp photos. In just 46 seconds, you can produce a photo lab-quality 4" x 6" print. The PIXMA MP520's print head technology helps to create real-life photos you'll be proud to share. Before printing, you can preview and fine tune your images using the 2.0" TFT color LCD display. An easy-scroll wheel makes operation simple.

More ways to get the prints you want

The PIXMA MP520 gives you lots of options for transferring and printing. You can capture an image with a PictBridge-ready digital camera or DV camcorder, then connect and print. Print from a compatible Bluetooth device in another room, using an optional USB Bluetooth adapter. The PIXMA MP520 accepts a wide variety of memory cards to let you print photos directly, without using a computer. The built-in Auto-Image Fix feature via Easy PhotoPrint EX helps you produce amazing results with all of your photos. You can even print wirelessly right from your infrared-enabled mobile camera phone!

Powerful copy and scanning technology

You can produce beautiful scans at resolutions of up to 2400 x 4800 color dpi with the PIXMA MP520. You can even scan or copy thick items that do not lie flat on the scanner surface. Dual color gamut processing technology automatically optimizes quality based on the type of originals you are copying. Powering up the PIXMA MP520 is quick and easy. After pressing the power button, you can begin inputting commands almost immediately.

Included with purchase

Power cord, print head, ink tanks (PGI-5 black, CLI-8 cyan/magenta/yellow), sample media (8.5" x 11", 5 sheets), document kit (easy setup instructions, quick start guide, setup software and user's guide CD-ROM, cross sell sheet).

Comparison Specifications

Print resolution (up to): color: 4800 x 1200 dpi, black: 600 x 600 dpi
Support media: CompactFlash, Microdrive, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SD card, SDHC, MutliMediaCard
Paper sizes: credit card (2.13" x 3.39"), 4" x 6", 4" x 8", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", letter, legal, U.S. #10 envelopes, photo stickers
Print speed (up to): 4" x 6" borderless color photo: approx. 46 sec., color: up to 20 ppm, black: up to 30 ppm
Built-in Auto-Image Fix via Easy PhotoPrint EX
2.0" TFT color LCD display
USB 2.0 hi-speed connection, PictBridge compatible (cable not included), Bluetooth Ver. 1.2 (optional)
OS compatibility: Windows Vista&trade, Windows XP/2000 and Mac OS X v. 10.2.8 to 10.4.x

Additional Specifications

1600 total nozzles: 320 black, 256 x 3 color (C, M, Y)
Microscopic 2-picoliter sized color ink droplets
Copy speed: color: up to 20 cpm (as fast as 3.0 sec. per page), black: up to 30 cpm (as fast as 2.0 sec. per page)
Scanner type: Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
Scanner max. resolutions: optical: 2400 x 4800 dpi, interpolated: 19,200 x 19,200 dpi, 48-bit internal/24-bit external
Max. scanner document size: 8.5" x 11.7"
Dual color gamut processing technology
Easy-scroll wheel
Quick start
Software included:

Manufacturer Specifications

Setup software and user's guide
Printer driver
Easy Photo Print EX
ScanSoft OmniPage® SE MP Navigator EX
Memory cards accepted with optional adapter: miniSD card, Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo, RS-MMC, xD-Picture card, microSD card