General17.09.2012

Canon introduces three new design-focused PIXMA printers

By weich

Canon today announces the launch of three new premium PIXMA printers that produce photo-lab quality prints at home and boast advanced design features, the PIXMA iP7240, PIXMA MG5440 and PIXMA MG6340.

Joining Canon’s All-in-One Photo printer range are the MG5440 and MG6340, twohigh-performance PIXMA devices, which feature fast, print speeds, the option of cost-saving high capacity XL inks, and enhanced connectivity for printing around the home. Also launching today is the new PIXMA iP7240, a document and photo printer replacing the iP4940, with faster print speeds and Wi-Fi connectivity. The iP7240 also supports tablet and smartphone printing.

Advanced design

All three new PIXMA printers have been designed with the living environment in mind. Low-profile in design and featuring two front-loading paper trays, the new printers can easily be stored and used in tight spaces, such as on shelves in rooms where space is at a premium. The two trays also make it easier to switch between printing documents and photos, by enabling two different paper sizes to be loaded simultaneously.

The ‘Snap Edge’ design on the MG5440 and MG6340 sharpens the look of the printer and allows easy access for replacing ink tanks. All three printers can be used with Canon’s high capacity XL ink tanks, which provide up to 2x more prints per tank compared to standard size ink tanks, saving both money and time by reducing the frequency at which replacements are required.

The latest PIXMA printers have been designed to be even easier to use. The MG6340, for example, features a large 8.8cm colour touch-screen display that combines with Canon’s Intelligent Touch System, which is integrated into the surface of the printer, for easy and intuitive, light-guided touch operation.

The new printers also feature Auto Power Off, an energy saving function that allows the PIXMAs to automatically switch off if left idle for a set amount of time.

For added convenience, Auto Power On turns the printer on automatically when a print job is sent to it, particularly useful when printing wirelessly.

Hassle-free connectivity

Easy connectivity through Wi-Fi is a key feature of the new PIXMA printers and ensures they can be shared wirelessly by multiple PCs, tablets and smartphones in the home. The MG5440 and MG6340 also both support PIXMA Cloud Link which includes Google Cloud Print, enabling Google Docs or Gmail attachments (jpeg or PDF files) to be printed on the go from any smartphone, tablet or laptop. For even greater freedom, PIXMA Cloud Link also enables direct access to online photo albums and useful print templates, such as calendars, over the internet.

Printing direct from compatible digital cameras and digital video cameras is also possible with the new Canon PIXMA printers. Based on the PictBridge standard, cameras can be connected to the same Wi-Fi router as the printer, which enables direct photo printing without the need for a cable connection.

Creative Software

Photos can be printed using Canon’s new Print Your Days Facebook app, which has been designed to make it easier to enhance and print photos directly from Facebook to a Canon PIXMA printer, without the need for any additionalsoftware.

PIXMA iP7240

The high performance PIXMA iP7240 is Canon’s first single-function printer to feature Wi-Fi connectivity. The iP7240 has a 5-ink system and produces fast A4 ISO ESAT print speeds of 15ipm for mono and 10ipm for colour. Additional key features include direct printing from tablet and smartphone devices, doublefront paper cassettes, Direct Disc Print, Auto Power On/Off and Auto Duplex Print, which by printing double-sided, can reduce paper consumption by up to 50%.

PIXMA MG5440

The new PIXMA MG5440 is an advanced All-In-One photo printer which features a 7.5cm TFT display and 5-ink system. The MG5440 also offers Wi-Fi connectivity, PIXMA Cloud Link with Google Cloud Print and tablet and smartphone printing, making it a great choice for young professionals.

Extra features of the MG5440 include a smart, low profile design, double front paper cassettes and Auto Duplex Print. The MG5440 prints quality documents with A4 ISO ESAT speeds of 15ipm for mono and 10ipm for colour. The option of using XL single ink tanks is also available.

PIXMA MG6340

The PIXMA MG6340 is a premium All-In-One Photo printer perfect for photo enthusiasts looking to print high-quality images. The printer features a six ink system, including a grey ink for quality greyscale results. It also features Canon’s intuitive Intelligent Touch System with an 8.8cm TFTtouch-screen display. The MG6340 comes with Wi-Fi and includes a range of connectivity options for PC-free printing. Extra features of the MG6340 include Auto Duplex Print, Ethernet connectivity, Direct Disc printing and the option of utilising Canon’s new XL single ink tanks. The printer produces high quality documents and images with ISO ESAT speeds of 15ipm for mono and 10ipm for colour. The new MG6340 will also be available in an attractive white finish, making it a smart addition to any home.

Availability

The PIXMA iP7240, PIXMA MG5440 and PIXMA MG6340 will be available in South Africa later this year.

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