Specifications:
Printer Engine
Print speed
Single sided : Up to 43 ppm (A4)
Up to 65.2 ppm(A5-Landscape)
Double sided : Up to 36.0 ipm (A4)
Printing method
Monochrome laser beam printing
Print Resolution
600 x 600 dpi
Print Quality with Image Refinement Technology
Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
Warm-up Time
Approx. 14 seconds or less from power on
First Page Out Time
Approx: 5.7 seconds or less
Printer Languages
UFRII, PCL 5e, PCL6, Adobe® PostScript
Fonts
93 PCL fonts
136 PostScript fonts
Printing Margin
5 mm-top, bottom, left and right
10 mm-top, bottom, left and right (Envelope)
Toner saver mode
Yes
Advanced printing features
MF542x:
Secure Print
Print from USB memory key (JPEG/TIFF/PDF)
Barcode Print
Google Cloud Print Ready
iOS: AirPrint, Canon PRINT Business app
Android; Mopria certified, Canon PRINT Business app, Canon Print Service Plug-in
MF543x:
Secure Print
Print from USB memory key (JPEG/TIFF/PDF)
Barcode Print
Touch & Print (NFC)
Google Cloud Print Ready
iOS: AirPrint, Canon PRINT Business app
Android; Mopria certified, Canon PRINT Business app, Canon Print Service Plug-in
Copier
Copy Speed
Single sided (A4): Up to 43 ppm
Double sided (A4): Up to 34.4 ipm
First Copy Output Time (FCOT)
ADF (A4): Approx. 6.4 seconds or less
Platen (A4): Approx. 6.3 seconds or less
Copy resolution
Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Control Modes
Text, Text/Photo (Default),Text/Photo (High Quality), Photo
Double sided copying
2-sided to 2-sided (Automatic)
Multiple Copy
Up to 999 copies
Reduction/Enlargement
25-400% in 1% increments
Other features
Frame Erase, Collate, 2 on 1, 4 on 1, ID card copy
Scanner
Type
Colour
Scan Resolution
Optical: Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Enhanced: Up to 9600 x 9600 dpi
Scan speed
Single sided mono: 38ipm (300x600dpi)
Single sided colour: 13ipm (300x600dpi)
Double sided mono: 70ipm (300x600dpi)
Double sided colour: 26ipm (300x600dpi)
Colour scanning depth
24 bit/24 bit (input/output)
Greyscales
256 levels
Compatibility
TWAIN , WIA, ICA
Max. scan width
216mm
Scan to E-mail
TIFF/JPEG/PDF/Compact PDF/Searchable PDF/Encrypted PDF3/PDF (Digital signature)
Scan to Cloud
TIFF/JPEG/PDF/PNG
iFAX
ITU-T.37
Fax
Modem Speed
33.6 Kbps (Up to 3 seconds/page)
Receive mode
Fax only, Fax/Tel Auto Switch, Answer Mode, Manual
Fax resolution
Standard: 200 x 100 dpi
Fine: 200 x 200 dpi
Super fine: 200 x 400 dpi
Ultra fine: 400 x 400 dpi
FAX memory
Up to 512 pages
Speed dials
Up to 281dials
Group dials/destinations
Max. 299 dials / Max. 299 destinations
Sequential broadcast
Max. 310 destinations
Memory backup
Permanent fax memory backup (Backup with flash memory)
Double sided faxing
Yes (Transmit and Receive)
Other features
Fax Forwarding, Dual Access, Remote Reception, PC Fax (TX only) DRPD, ECM, Auto Redial, Fax Activity Reports, Fax Activity Result Reports, Fax Activity Management Reports
Media Handling
Scanner Type
Platen, 2-sided ADF (single pass)
Paper input (Standard)
550-sheet cassette
100-sheet multi-purpose tray
50-sheet ADF
Paper input (Option)
550-sheet cassette x 3
Paper output
150-sheet
Media types
Plain paper, Recycled paper, Heavy Paper, Thin paper, Label, Post card, Envelope
Media sizes
Cassette (Standard and optional):
A4, A5, A5 (Landscape), A6, B5, Legal, Letter, Executive, Statement, OFFICIO, B-OFFICIO, M-OFFICIO, GLTR, GLGL, Foolscap, 16K, Custom sizes: Min. 105 x 148 mm Max. 216.0 x 355.6 mm.
Multi-purpose tray:
A4, A5, A5 (Landscape), A6, B5, Legal, Letter, Executive, Statement, OFFICIO, B-OFFICIO, M-OFFICIO, GLTR, GLGL, Foolscap, 16K, Postcard, Indexcard, Envelope (COM10, Monarch, C5, DL), Custom sizes: Min 76.2 x 127 mm Max. 216.0 x 355.6 mm.
ADF:
A4, A5, A6, B5, Legal, Letter, Statement, Custom sizes: Min. 105 x 128 mm Max 215.9 x 355.6 mm
Media weights
Cassette (standard and optional): 60 to 120 g/m²
Multi-purpose tray: 60 to 199 g/m²
ADF: 50 to 105 g/m²
Double Sided Printing
A4, Legal, Letter, OFFICIO, B-OFFICIO, M-OFFICIO, Foolscap
Custom size - Min. 210 x 279.4 mm Max. 216.0 x 355.6 mm
60 to 120 g/m2
Interface & Software
Interface type
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000Base-T, Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Wireless Direct Connection
Operating System compatibility
Windows® 10 / Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 7 / Server® 2019 / Server® 2016 / Server® 2012R2 / Server® 2012 / Server® 2008R2 / Server® 2008
Mac OS X version 10.9.5 & up / Mac OS 10.14
Linux
Network protocols
Print:
LPD, RAW, Port9100, IPP, IPPS, WSD (IPv4,IPv6)
Scan:
Email, SMB, WSD-Scan(IPv4, IPv6), FTP-Scan, iFAX
TCP/IP Application Services:
Bonjour(mDNS), HTTP, HTTPS, POP before SMTP (IPv4,IPv6)
DHCP, ARP+PING, Auto IP, WINS (IPv4)
DHCPv6 (IPv6)
Management:
SNMPv1, SNMPv3 (IPv4,IPv6)
Security (wired):
IP/Mac address filtering, IEEE802.1X, SNMPv3, SSL (HTTPS, IPPS)
Security (wireless):
WEP(64/128 bit), WPA-PSK(TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK(AES)
Infrastructure Mode:
WEP(64/128 bit), WPA-PSK(TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK(TKIP/AES)
Access Point Mode:
WPA2-PSK(AES)
Software and printer management
MF Scan Utility,
Remote User Interface (RUI),
Department ID Management,
Toner Status Tool,
iW Management Console: Server-based software for centralised management of a fleet of devices
eMaintenance: embedded RDS allows remote eMaintenance services such as meter capture, automatic consumables management and remote diagnostics.
Universal Log-in Manager / uniFLOW online / uniFLOW online Express / uniFLOW Compatibility
Application Library
General features
Recommended Monthly Print Volume
2,000 - 7,500 pages per month
Duty cycle
Max. 150,000 pages per month
Processor Speed
800MHz x 2
Memory
1GB
Control Panel
12.7 cm LCD Colour Touch Screen
Dimensions with trays (W x D x H)
MF543x: 494 mm x 464 mm x 452 mm
MF542x: 480 mm x 464 mm x 452 mm
Installation Space (W x D x H)
741 mm x 1,105 mm x 1,214 mm
Weight
Approx. 19.8 Kg
Operating Environment
Temperature: 10 to 30ºC (50 to 86ºF)
Humidity: 20 to 80% RH (no condensation)
Power Source
220-240V(±10%) 50/60Hz (±2Hz)
Power Consumption
Maximum: Approx. 1,430 W
Standby: Approx. 13.6 W
Sleep mode: Approx. 0.9 W
Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC): 1.4 kWh/week (230V)
For detailed information relating to Lot26 regulation, please go to: http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Work/Lot26/index.aspx
Noise Level
Sound Pressure:
Active: 54 dB
Standby: 24 dB
Sound Power:
Active: 72.9 dB
Standby: Inaudible
Consumable
Cartridges
Cartridge 056L (5,100 pages)
Cartridge 056 (10,000 pages)
Cartridge 056H (21,000 pages)
Accessories / options
Items
MF542x:
Paper Feeder PF-C1 (550-sheet cassette)
Barcode Printing Kit-E1E
MiCard Multi (Card reader for identification with RFID or magnetic cards with uniFLOW)
Micard Plus (Card reader for identification with RFID or magnetic cards with uniFLOW)
MiCard Attachment Kit-B1
Send PDF Security Feature Set-E1
Plain Pedestal Type-V2
Plain Pedestal Type-AB1
MF543x:
Paper Feeder PF-C1 (550-sheet cassette)
TEL 6 Kit Long Cord (Telephone handset)
Barcode Printing Kit-E1E
MiCard Multi (Card reader for identification with RFID or magnetic cards with uniFLOW)
Micard Plus (Card reader for identification with RFID or magnetic cards with uniFLOW)
MiCard Attachment Kit-B1
Send PDF Security Feature Set-E1
Plain Pedestal Type-V2
Plain Pedestal Type-AB1