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imageCLASS D1520

The Canon imageCLASS D1520 offers 3-in-1 functionality and feature-rich capabilities in a high quality, reliable printer that is ideal for any small office or home office environment.

The 3-in-1 Canon imageCLASS D1520 has print, scan and copy capabilities so you can accomplish necessary tasks with just one machine. With so many easy to use features, such as the intuitive 3.5 inch Colour Touch LCD Display, various mobile solutions and security features, your daily workflow will be a breeze.

Your professional quality documents are printed at speeds of up to 35 pages per minute1 in black and white with a quick first print time of 6.3 seconds or less2. The machine features legal-sized platen glass for copying and scanning a variety of paper sizes. Eco- friendly, all mode duplexing right out of the box allows you to save on paper and related costs. With ID Card Copy, you can easily create copies of identification cards or other small documents on a single page.

The D1520 is equipped with a variety of easy to use mobile capabilities for printing on the go using your compatible mobile device, such as Apple® AirPrint®6, Mopria™ Print Service7 and Google Cloud Print™8. The Canon PRINT Business5 app allows users to print to and scan from the device to compatible iOS or Android devices.

Password protected Department ID Management helps business owners manage device usage for up to 300 IDs. Secure Print helps keep confidential documents safe. Using USB Direct Print, you can easily print from and scan to your USB flash drive in JPEG, TIFF and PDF formats.

The intuitive 3.5-inch Touch LCD Display allows users to navigate through the menu seamlessly. The wide screen display is user friendly and easy to read.

Your paper handling requirements are covered with the front-loading 500-sheet paper cassette, 50-sheet DADF, 50-sheet multipurpose tray, and additional optional 500-sheet paper cassette (Cassette Feeding Unit U1), for a total paper capacity of 1,050 sheets.4

The D1520 uses less than 2 watts of energy in Energy Saver Mode, helping you save money on energy costs. The Single Cartridge System combines the toner and drum into 1 unit, making replacement of cartridges simple. This machine uses Canon GENUINE Toner, Cartridge 120 Black.

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  • What's in the Box

    • imageCLASS D1520 product

    • Starter Cartridge 120 (Starter Yield: 2,300 sheets ISO/IEC)

    • Power Cord

    • Starter Guide

    • User Software DVD-ROM

    • Warranty Card

  • Type

    Monochrome Laser Copier

  • Extra Features

    • Print at speeds of up to 35 pages per minute1, with your first print in your hands in 6.3 seconds2 or less.

    • Print on-the-go with Canon PRINT Business5, Apple® AirPrint®6, Mopria™ Print Service7 and Google Cloud Print™8.

    • Seamlessly navigate through all the features with the user-friendly 3.5 inch, Colour Touch LCD Panel.

    • Legal-sized platen glass accommodates your diverse scanning and copying needs.

    • Secure Print helps protect the privacy of your printed documents.

    • Password protected Department ID Management monitors and controls device usage for up to 300 IDs.

    • Easily print from, and scan to your USB flash drive in JPEG, TIFF and PDF formats.

    • Eco-friendly, all mode, two-sided printing out of the box saves paper and related cost.

    • Generous, expandable paper capacity allows for up to 1,050 sheets4.

    • Low energy consumption; uses less than 2 watts of energy in Energy Saver Mode.

  • Print Speed (up to)

    Up to 35ppm (1-sided plain paper letter)
    Up to 17ppm (2-sided plain paper letter)1

  • Print Resolution (Up to)Up to 600 x 600 dpi, 
    1200 x 1200 dpi equivalent
  • OS CompatibilityWindows® 10, Windows® 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista®, Windows Server®2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003, Mac OS X® 10.6 & up
  • Standard Interfaces

    USB Device 2.0 Hi-Speed, 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet (Network)

  • Paper Sizes

    Letter, Legal, A4, A5, B5, Statement, Executive, Postcard, Index Card

  • Paper Compatibility

    Plain / Heavy / Recycled / Colour Paper, Label, Postcard, Envelope

  • Maximum Paper Size

    Up to Legal

  • Output Tray Capacity

    150 sheets (face down)

  • Physical Dimensions

    17.7 " (W) x 18.6 " (D) x 18.3 " (H)

  • Ink Types Cartridge 120 (Yields approx. 5,000 pages), 
    Single Cartridge System 
    *Yields based on ISO/IEC Standard
  • Buffer/Ram

    1 GB (Shared)

  • Languages

    English, Japanese, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean

  • Weight

    45 lbs. (w/o cartridge), 46.7 lbs. (w/cartridge)

  • Power Consumption

    Approx: 600 W (during operation), 9 W (standby), Energy Saver Mode: 1.2 W (USB), 1.4 W (wired)

  • Warranty

    1 year limited exchange/carry-in warranty (Extended warranty available)9

  • Software Included

    Printer Driver, Scanner Driver, Network Scan Utility, MF Scan Utility, Presto! PageManager

  • 1. Print speed is based on internal testing. Print speed may vary depending on the number of copies selected, as well as on the settings for size, type and orientation of paper.

    2. May vary depending on the output environment.

    3. Letter size, after being restored from energy saver mode.

    4. Based on 20 lb. bond paper.

    5. Canon PRINT Business is a free app available on the App Store® and Google Play™ Store. Users of Canon Mobile Printing can simply update the app to use Canon PRINT Business. Users who have installed Canon Mobile Scanning for Business should install Canon PRINT Business on their compatible device. After Canon PRINT Business is installed, users can re-register their Canon Mobile Scanning for Business device list and local documents. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. iPhone, iPad Air, iPad, iPad mini, are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the United States and other countries and is used under license.

    6. AirPrint functionality requires an iPad, iPad Mini, iPad 2, the new iPad, iPhone 3GS or later, or iPod touch 3rd generation or later device running iOS 4.2 or later, and an AirPrint-enabled printer connected to the same network as your iOS device. A printer connected to the USB port of your Mac, PC, AirPort Base Station, or Time Capsule is not supported.

    7. Mopria Print Service, available for free at the Google Play Store, requires a compatible Android KitKat 4.4 smartphone or tablet. The printer must be either wirelessly connected to the network router or with an Ethernet cable. The mobile device and printer must be connected to the same network.

    8. Google Cloud Print requires an Internet connection and Google Account. Printer firmware update may be necessary for Google Cloud Print™ function. Certain exceptions may apply. A PC running Windows XP or later or a Mac running OS 10.4.11 or later and USB cable are required to perform firmware update.

    9. Warranty program is subject to certain conditions and restrictions. See the warranty card for details. 

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