New York, America, 22 August 2013. Canon today announces three new network-enabled multifunction inkjet printers to lead the redesigned PIXMA home printer range. The PIXMA MG5540, PIXMA MG6440 and PIXMA MG7140 take home printing to the next level by providing direct access to cloud services and social networking sites. Making printing photos and documents easier than ever.
Canon PIXMA MG5540, MG6440 and MG7140 photo printers from left to right
Web-enabled printers with remote access, including cloud access
All three new models have Wi-Fi support which allows them to connect to web services using PIXMA Cloud Link. The PIXMA Printing Solutions app also opens up a whole new world of printing possibilities.
The new and improved PIXMA Cloud Link function allows easy access to social networking sites, photo hosting sites and cloud storage directly from the printer’s TFT display – without the need for a computer or other device. You can now easily print photos and documents from popular services such as Picasa, Flickr, DropBox, Evernote and social networking sites including Facebook and Twitter. PIXMA Cloud Link also gives you direct access to Canon’s CREATIVE PARK PREMIUM service with a range of creative projects.
The new PIXMA Printing Solutions app is supported on all three devices and lets you control your PIXMA printer from virtually anywhere in the world using a tablet or smartphone[1]. This app displays all the features available on the printer, so you can print photos from online albums, social media sites and cloud storage as if you were using the device’s TFT display. In addition, remote access to PIXMA Cloud Link allows you to check ink levels in real time and set up the printer manually over the internet.
Documents can be sent to print from iOS devices using Apple AirPrint. Newer models also support Google Cloud Print. The new “Hotspot Mode” feature even lets you print or scan from a connected device directly, without connecting to a Wi-Fi network.
Enhanced Features
Each model features an LCD color TFT display. The PIXMA MG5540 has a 6.2cm display, the PIXMA MG6440 has a 7.5cm display and the PIXMA MG7140 has an 8.8cm display with smart touch control for easy operation without a computer.
PIXMA MG6440 and MG7140 let you print photos from memory cards. They also use Wi-Fi PictBridge technology, making it easy to print photos directly from Wi-Fi PictBridge-enabled cameras without the need for cables. In addition, all three models have energy-saving features such as automatic double-sided printing and copying, as well as automatic power-on, which turns the printer on when it receives a print job.
Advanced printing for your home
Stylish design of the new models is complemented by separate ink tanks. Thanks to cartridges created with Canon’s FINE technology, you can print photos in lab quality and clear text on documents.
PIXMA MG5540 and MG6440 models have five separate ink tanks for fast, high-quality printing. The PIXMA MG5540 has an ISO ESAT print speed of approximately 12.2 ipm for black and white documents and 8.7 ipm for color documents. The PIXMA MG6440 prints at approximately 15 ipm for black and white and 9.7 ipm for color documents ISO ESAT .
The PIXMA MG7140 has an ISO ESAT print speed of 15 ipm for black and white documents and 10 ipm for color documents. With optional grey ink cartridge for beautiful black and white photos. It can also print directly on coated inkjet discs.
For the PIXMA MG5540, MG6440, and MG7140, you can purchase optional XL cartridges that allow you to print more images for less.
Sophisticated software
All new PIXMA printers support Canon’s latest My Image Garden software, a common platform that combines all Canon PIXMA applications into one intuitive interface and provides easy to navigate printing and scanning functions. It also includes Canon Full HD Movie Print, allowing you to print photos from movies taken with Canon compact, video or DSLR cameras.
The PIXMA MG5540 and MG6440 will be available in Europe, Middle East and Africa from October.
The PIXMA MG7140 will be available in Europe, Middle East and Africa from September.
PIXMA MG5540 – key features
- High quality Wi-Fi-enabled MFP for the home
- Cloudy printing directly from printer screen
- Control from smartphone or tablet
- High quality printing with five separate ink tanks
- Ability to use XL ink cartridges
- 6.2 cm color display
- Support for AirPrint and Google Cloud Print
- My Image Garden
PIXMA MG6440 – Key Features
- Wi-Fi MFP with high performance and stylish design
- Cloudy printing directly from printer screen
- Smartphone or tablet control
- High quality print thanks to five separate ink tanks
- XL Ink Cartridge support
- 7.5 cm color display
- Fast print speed
- Support for AirPrint and Google Cloud Print
- My Image Garden
PIXMA MG7140 – Key Features
- High-end MFP with 6-color ink, Wi-Fi and stylish design
- Enhanced PIXMA Cloud Link feature
- Mobile printing and Apple AirPrint support
- Intuitive interface and 8.8 cm touch screen display
- XL ink tanks available
- Fast, high quality printing
- Automatic two-sided printing and direct printing on discs
- My Image Garden
[1] Apple iOS and Android devices. Requires Internet connection.
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