The Canon PIXMA iP4500 Photo Printer provides high-quality and fast photo and text printing with exceptional features, along with an elegant design incorporating sleek curves and silver and black accents that enhances the look of any home or small office. It boasts a maximum of 9600 x 2400 color dpi resolution, and the Canon-exclusive FINE print head for exceptional print quality, with ink droplets as small as 1 picoliter, for precise and detailed photos or laser quality text & graphics. Furthermore, the printer uses five individual ink tanks and smart LED technology so you can keep track of ink usage. Printing speeds are exceptional as well with print speeds up to 31 ppm in black and 24 ppm in color, or print a 4x6" Photo quality borderless photo in about 21 seconds. The iP4500 Photo Printer is even equipped with dual paper paths for greater convenience, eliminating the time consumed switching paper types.
| Printing Method | |
|---|---|
| Printing Technology | Color Bubble Jet (inkjet) with Canon Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering (FINE) |
| Maximum Resolution |
Black: 600 x 600 dpi Color: 9600 x 2400 dpi |
| Minimum Ink Droplet Size | 1 picoliter |
| Ink Type | ChromaLife100 |
| Ink Palette | CMYK+K |
| Ink Cartridge Configuration | 5 individual ink cartridges |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Print Speed |
Black Text: Up to 31 ppm Color Text: Up to 24 ppm 4 x 6" Borderless Photo: 21 seconds |
| Input Buffer | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Printer Duty Cycle | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Print Archival Life | Up to 100 years |
| Paper Handling | |
| Maximum Paper Width | 8.5" |
| Maximum Printable Area | 8.5 x 14" (with 0.2" border) |
| 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 |
| Borderless Photo Sizes | 4" x 6", 4" x 8", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", Letter (8.5" x 11") |
| Paper Types | Plain paper, Canon Specialty Papers (Glossy Photo Paper, High Resolution Paper, Matte Photo Paper, Photo Paper Plus, Photo Paper Pro, Bubble Jet Transparencies) |
| Maximum Paper Thickness | 105gsm (28 lb) |
| Paper Capacity |
Cassette: 150 Sheets Rear Tray: 150 Sheets |
| Special Media Support | 2-Sided Printing |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB |
| Compatible Memory Cards | No |
| Direct Print Capable | Yes (PictBridge, IrDA Infrared from cell phones) |
| Network Capable | No |
| PostScript Support | No |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows System
Macintosh System
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| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Status Display | Indicator LEDs |
| Image Preview Display | No |
| Front Panel Controls | Power, Paper feed/eject |
| Power Requirements | 100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 17.5 x 11.9 x 6.3" (445 x 303 x 160mm) with trays retracted |
| Weight | 15.2 lb. (6.9kg) |