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Specifications

General Specifications

Printing resolution (dpi)

4800* (horizontal) x 600 (vertical)

* Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/4800 inch at minimum.

Interface

USB Port:

Hi-Speed USB *

* A computer that complies with Hi-Speed USB standard is required. Since the Hi-Speed USB interface is fully upwardly compatible with USB 1.1, it can be used at USB 1.1.

Print width 8 inches/203.2 mm
Operating environment

Temperature: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C)

Humidity: 10 to 90 % RH (no condensation)

* The performance of the printer may be reduced under certain temperature and humidity conditions.

Recommended conditions:

Temperature: 59 to 86 °F (15 to 30 °C)

Humidity: 10 to 80 % RH (no condensation)

* For the temperature and humidity conditions of papers such as photo paper, refer to the paper's packaging or the supplied instructions.

Storage environment

Temperature: 32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C)

Humidity: 5 to 95 % RH (no condensation)

Power supply AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption

Printing: Approx. 8 W

Standby (minimum): Approx. 0.8 W *1*2

OFF: Approx. 0.5 W *1

*1 USB connection to PC

*2 The wait time for standby cannot be changed.

External dimensions

Approx. 16.8 (W) x 9.3 (D) x 5.3 (H) inches

Approx. 426 (W) x 235 (D) x 134 (H) mm

* With the Paper Support and Paper Output Tray retracted.

Weight

Approx. 5.0 lb (Approx. 2.3 kg)

* With the FINE Cartridges installed.

Canon FINE Cartridge Total 1280 nozzles (BK 320 nozzles, C/M/Y each 320 nozzles)

Minimum System Requirements

Conform to the operating system's requirements when higher than those given here.

Windows

Operating System

Windows 8.1*, Windows 8

Windows 7, Windows 7 SP1

Windows Vista SP1, Windows Vista SP2

Windows XP SP3 32-bit only

* Windows 8.1 includes Windows 8.1 Update.

Hard Disk Space

3.1 GB

Note: For bundled software installation.

The necessary amount of hard disk space may be changed without notice.

Display XGA 1024 x 768

Mac OS

Operating System

OS X v10.6.8 - OS X v10.10

(iP2870S/iP2880S: OS X v10.7.5 - OS X v10.10)

Hard Disk Space

1.5 GB

Note: For bundled software installation.

The necessary amount of hard disk space may be changed without notice.

Display XGA 1024 x 768

Other Supported OS

Some functions may not be available with each OS. Refer to the Canon web site for details on operation with Windows RT.
  • An internet connection is required to use all the Online Manual.
  • Windows: Operation can only be guaranteed on a computer with Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP pre-installed.
  • Windows: A CD-ROM Drive or internet connection is required during software installation.
  • Windows: Internet Explorer 8, 9, 10 or 11 is required to install Easy-WebPrint EX.
  • Windows: Some functions may not be available with Windows Media Center.
  • Windows: .NET Framework 4 or 4.5 must be installed to use the Windows software.
  • Windows: XPS Essentials Pack is required to print on Windows XP.
  • Mac OS: For Mac OS, an internet connection is required during software installation.

Information in this guide is subject to change without notice.