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Save space with a compact design boasting print, scan and copy functionality, a perfect fit for productive businesses in need of a high-performance black and white laser printer.
Canon i-SENSYS MF542x in More Detail
The Canon i-SENSYS MF542x is a fast and versatile A4 mono multifunction printer that’s ideal for busy small businesses who need a reliable laser printer to meet the demands of their heavy workloads. Boasting ultra-fast print speeds and a range of versatile connectivity options, it’s ready to take your team’s productivity to the next level.
Ultra-fast printing
The Canon i-SENSYS MF542x is capable of printing at speeds of up to 43ppm in A4 and comes with a large capacity 550 sheet paper tray, making it ideal for larger print runs. Meanwhile, automatic double-sided printing and single-pass double-sided scanning make printing more efficient than ever, helping you get through your workload in less time.
Customisable controls
The Application Library allows you to tailor the on-screen controls and provides one-touch access to frequently used functions, like printing a saved form or scanning to email. What’s more, the Universal Login Manager (ULM) offers a variety of personalisation options and provides control over user printing rights.
Versatile mobile connectivity
The Canon i-SENSYS MF542x is truly designed for modern working schedules and offers a range of versatile connectivity options that make it easy to print from any device. There’s USB, Network, Wireless and Wi-Fi Direct connectivity, with full support for AirPrint (iOS) and Mopria (Android).
Advanced security
The secure PIN document release function provides control over confidential documents, while the Universal Login Manager (ULM) offers further privacy controls via user authentication.
High-quality printing at an affordable price
Whether you’re printing copies of an internal document or a long sales presentation, you can count on high-quality results at an affordable price. Genuine Canon toner cartridges such as the 056H High Capacity Black Toner Cartridge can even produce up to 21,000 pages* before needing a replacement.
Compact design
The i-SENSYS MF542x wraps high performance and advanced functionality into a sleek, compact body – perfect for those who are short on space.
| Product Description | Canon i-SENSYS MF542x - multifunction printer - B/W | Device Type | Multifunction printer | Printing Technology | Laser (monochrome) | Monthly Duty Cycle (max) | 150000 pages | Recommended Monthly Volume | 2000 - 7500 pages | Max Copying Speed | Up to 43 ppm | Max Copying Resolution | Up to 600 x 600 dpi | Max Printing Speed | Up to 43 ppm | Max Printing Resolution | Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi | Scanning | 600 x 600 dpi | Original Size | 105 x 128 mm (min) - A4 (210 x 297 mm), Legal (216 x 356 mm) (max) | Original Type | Sheets | Document Feeder Capacity | 50 sheets | Media Size | 76.2 x 127 mm (min) - Legal (216 x 356 mm), A4 (210 x 297 mm) (max) | Media Type | Envelopes, plain paper, labels, recycled paper, heavy-weight paper, thin paper, postcards | Standard Media Capacity | 650 sheets | Bypass Feeder Capacity | 100 sheets | Output Trays Capacity | 150 sheets | Automatic Duplexing | Yes (copying) Yes (printing) Yes (scanning) | Connection Availability | Yes | Interface | USB 2.0, Gigabit LAN, Wi-Fi(n), USB host | AirPrint Enabled | Yes | Office Machine Features | Print from USB flash drive, scan to e-mail, scan to Cloud, scan to FTP, scan to SMB, scan to PC | Power | AC 230 V (50/60Hz) | Dimensions (WxDxH) | 48 cm x 46.4 cm x 45.2 cm | Weight | 19.8 kg | Manufacturer Warranty | 2-year Limited Warranty |
General | |
| Printer Fonts | PCL x 93 , PostScript x 136 |
| Device Type | Multifunction printer |
| Printing Technology | Laser - monochrome |
| Monthly Duty Cycle (max) | 150000 pages |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 2000 - 7500 pages |
| Display Colour Support | Colour |
| Display Features | Touch screen |
| Connection Availability | Yes |
| Interface | USB 2.0, Gigabit LAN, Wi-Fi(n), USB host |
| AirPrint Enabled | Yes |
| Office Machine Features | Print from USB flash drive, scan to e-mail, scan to Cloud, scan to FTP, scan to SMB, scan to PC |
Memory | |
| Standard Memory | 1 GB |
Copying | |
| Max Copying Speed | Up to 43 ppm |
| Max Copying Resolution | Up to 600 x 600 dpi |
| Grayscale Half-Tones | 256 |
| Max Document Enlargement | 400% |
| Max Document Reduction | 25% |
| Maximum Copies | 999 |
| Exposure Modes | Text, photo, text and photo |
| Automatic Duplexing | Yes |
| Copying Features | 2 on 1, 4 on 1, ID Card Copy, Frame Erase Copy, collation copy |
Printing | |
| Max Printing Resolution | Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Max Printing Speed | Up to 43 ppm |
| Printer Drivers / Emulations | PCL 5e, PCL 6, PostScript 3, PDF, TIFF, UFRII, JPEG |
| Automatic Duplexing | Yes |
| First Print Out Time B/W | 5.7 sec |
Scanning | |
| Automatic Duplexing | Yes |
| Optical Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Interpolated Resolution | 9600 x 9600 dpi |
| Colour Depth | 24-bit |
| Colour Depth (Internal) | 24-bit |
Document & Media Handling | |
| Min Original Size | 105 x 128 mm |
| Max Original Size | A4 (210 x 297 mm), Legal (216 x 356 mm) |
| Supported Original Sizes | ANSI A (Letter) (216 x 279 mm), Legal (216 x 356 mm), A4 (210 x 297 mm), A5 (148 x 210 mm), B5 (176 x 250 mm), A6 (105 x 148 mm), Statement (139.7 x 215.9 mm), 105 x 128 mm |
| Original Type | Sheets |
| Document Feeder Capacity | 50 sheets |
| Min Media Size | 76.2 x 127 mm |
| Max Media Size | A4/Legal |
| Min Media Weight | 60 g/m² |
| Max Media Weight | 199 g/m² |
| Supported Media Type | Envelopes, plain paper, labels, recycled paper, heavy-weight paper, thin paper, postcards |
| Supported Media Sizes | ANSI A (Letter) (216 x 279 mm), Legal (216 x 356 mm), Executive (184 x 267 mm), A4 (210 x 297 mm), A5 (148 x 210 mm), B5 (176 x 250 mm), A6 (105 x 148 mm), Statement (139.7 x 215.9 mm), 76.2 x 127 mm, Oficio (216 x 343 mm), Foolscap (216 x 343 mm) |
| Supported Envelope Sizes | International DL (110 x 220 mm), Com-10 (105 x 241 mm), International C5 (162 x 229 mm), Monarch (98.4 x 190.5 mm) |
| Standard Media Capacity | 650 sheets |
| Bypass Feeder Capacity | 100 sheets |
| Output Trays Capacity | 150 sheets |
| Document & Media Handling Details | DSDF - 50 sheets size: 105 x 128 mm - Legal (216 x 356 mm)/A4 (210 x 297 mm) weight: 50 g/m² - 105 g/m² , Paper cassette - 550 sheets size: A6 (105 x 148 mm) - Legal (216 x 356 mm)/A4 (210 x 297 mm) weight: 60 g/m² - 120 g/m² , Bypass tray - 100 sheets size: 76.2 x 127 mm - Legal (216 x 356 mm)/A4 (210 x 297 mm) weight: 60 g/m² - 199 g/m² , Output tray - 150 sheets |
| Speed Details | Printing: up to 43 ppm (A4) - B/W , Printing: up to 65.2 ppm (A5) - B/W , Printing: up to 36 ipm (A4) - B/W duplex , Copying: up to 43 ppm (A4) - B/W , Copying: up to 34.4 ipm - B/W duplex , Scanning: up to 38 ipm - B/W , Scanning: up to 13 ipm - colour , Scanning: up to 70 ipm - B/W duplex , Scanning: up to 26 ipm - colour duplex |
Connections | |
| Interfaces | 1 x USB host - 4 pin USB Type A , 1 x Gigabit LAN - RJ-45 , 1 x USB 2.0 - 4 pin USB Type B |
| Security Protocols & Features | Secure Print, SSL, Apple Bonjour, WEP, WPA-PSK, 802.1x, WPA2-PSK, TKIP, AES, IP filtering, PING, ARP, MAC address filtering, SNMP 3 |
| Operating System Support | Linux, MS Windows 7, MS Windows Server 2008, MS Windows Server 2008 R2, MS Windows Server 2012, Android, iOS, Windows 8.1, MS Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10, Apple Mac OS X 10.9.5 or later, MS Windows Server 2016, macOS 10.14, MS Windows Server 2019 |
| Software Included | Drivers & Utilities, iW Management Console, uniFLOW online, uniFLOW online Express |
Power | |
| Voltage Required | AC 230 V (50/60Hz) |
| Power Consumption Operational | 1430 Watt |
| Power Consumption Standby | 13.6 Watt |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 0.9 Watt |
Miscellaneous | |
| Warm-Up Time | 14 sec |
| Consumables Included | 1 x toner cartridge (black) - up to 5100 pages - Canon 056L |
Dimensions & Weight | |
| Width | 48 cm |
| Depth | 46.4 cm |
| Height | 45.2 cm |
| Weight | 19.8 kg |
Environmental Parameters | |
| Sound Emission | 24 dB (idle) / 54 dB (operating) |
| Min Operating Temperature | 10 °C |
| Max Operating Temperature | 30 °C |
| Humidity Range Operating | 20 - 80% (non-condensing) |
Manufacturer Warranty | |
| Service & Support | 2-year Limited Warranty |
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