Canon i-SENSYS MF540 SeriesGet ultra-fast results and versatile multifunctionality from a space-saving black and white laser printer, ideal for hard-working businessesA versatile black and white laser printerMeet the needs of your business with the Canon i-SENSYS MF540 series: high-performance multifunctional laser printers with rapid print speeds, customisable controls and flexible mobile connectivity perfect for those in need of a space-saving solution.Canon i-SENSYS MF542xTake black and white printing to the next level with the MF542x, a multifunctional laser printer with superior print speeds and versatile connectivity for workers on the move.Canon i-SENSYS MF542xSave space with a compact design boasting print, scan and copy functionality, a perfect fit for productive businesses in need of a high-performance black and white laser printer.
Printing | |
Print technology: | Laser |
Printing: | Mono printing |
Duplex printing: | ![]() |
Maximum resolution: | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter): | 43 ppm |
Duplex printing mode: | Auto |
Warm-up time: | 14 s |
Time to first page (black, normal): | 5.7 s |
Copying | |
Copying: | Mono copying |
Duplex copying: | ![]() |
Maximum copy resolution: | 600 x 600 DPI |
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4): | 43 cpm |
Time to first copy (black, normal): | 6.4 s |
Maximum number of copies: | 999 copies |
Copier resize: | 25 - 400% |
Scanning | |
Scanning: | Colour scanning |
Duplex scanning: | ![]() |
Optical scanning resolution: | 600 x 600 DPI |
Scanner type: | Flatbed & ADF scanner |
Maximum scan resolution: | 9600 x 9600 DPI |
Scan to: | Cloud, E-mail, PC, USB |
Image formats supported: | JPG, PNG, TIF |
Document formats supported: | |
Input colour depth: | 24 bit |
Output colour depth: | 24 bit |
Greyscale levels: | 256 |
Scan drivers: | ICA, TWAIN, WIA |
Fax | |
Faxing: | Mono faxing |
Duplex faxing: | ![]() |
Fax resolution (black): | 400 x 400 DPI |
Fax transmission speed: | 3 sec/page |
Modem speed: | 33.6 Kbit/s |
Fax memory: | 512 pages |
Auto-redialing: | ![]() |
Fax speed dialing (max numbers): | 281 |
Fax forwarding: | ![]() |
Fax broadcasting: | 310 locations |
Error Correction Mode (ECM): | ![]() |
Fax dual access: | ![]() |
Features | |
Maximum duty cycle: | 150000 pages per month |
Recommended duty cycle: | 2000 - 7500 pages per month |
Digital sender: | ![]() |
Page description languages: | PCL 5e, PCL 6, PostScript 3, UFRII-LT |
Printer fonts: | PCL, PostScript |
Number of printer fonts: | 229 |
Number of PCL fonts: | 93 |
Number of PostScript fonts: | 136 |
Input & output capacity | |
Total number of input trays: | 1 |
Total input capacity: | 550 sheets |
Total output capacity: | 150 sheets |
Multi-Purpose tray: | ![]() |
Multi-Purpose tray input capacity: | 100 sheets |
Paper input type: | Cassette, Paper tray |
Auto document feeder (ADF): | ![]() |
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity: | 50 sheets |
Paper handling | |
Maximum ISO A-series paper size: | A4 |
Paper tray media types: | Envelopes, Heavy paper, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper |
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9): | A4, A5 |
Maximum print size: | 215 x 355 mm |
Multi-purpose tray media types: | Executive, Legal, Letter |
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9): | B5 |
Non-ISO print media sizes: | Legal, Letter, Statement |
Envelopes sizes: | C5, Com-10, DL, Monarch |
Paper tray media weight: | 60 - 120 g/m² |
Multi-Purpose Tray media weight: | 60 - 199 g/m² |
Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weight: | 50 - 105 g/m² |
Ports & interfaces | |
Direct printing: | ![]() |
Standard interfaces: | Ethernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN |
USB port: | ![]() |
USB 2.0 ports quantity: | 1 |
Network | |
Wi-Fi: | ![]() |
Ethernet LAN: | ![]() |
Cabling technology: | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
Ethernet LAN data rates: | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
Wi-Fi standards: | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
Security algorithms: | 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, 802.1x RADIUS, AES, HTTPS, IPPS, SNMPv3, SSL/TLS, TKIP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK |
Supported network protocols (IPv4): | LPD, RAW, Port9100, IPP, IPPS, WSD |
Supported network protocols (IPv6): | LPD, RAW, Port9100, IPP, IPPS, WSD |
Management protocols: | SNMPv1, SNMPv3 (IPv4,IPv6) |
Mobile printing technologies: | Apple AirPrint, Canon PRINT Business, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print Service |
Performance | |
Internal memory: | 1024 MB |
Card reader integrated: | ![]() |
Processor frequency: | 800 MHz |
Sound pressure level (printing): | 72.9 dB |
Design | |
Product colour: | White |
Market positioning: | Business |
Built-in display: | ![]() |
Display: | LCD |
Display diagonal: | 12.7 cm (5") |
Touchscreen: | ![]() |
Control type: | Touch |
Power | |
Power consumption (max): | 1430 W |
Power consumption (standby): | 13.6 W |
Power consumption (sleep): | 0.9 W |
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC): | 1.4 kWh/week |
AC input voltage: | 220 - 240 V |
AC input frequency: | 50 - 60 Hz |
System requirements | |
Windows operating systems supported: | Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64 |
Mac operating systems supported: | Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
Linux operating systems supported: | ![]() |
Server operating systems supported: | Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2 |
Operational conditions | |
Operating relative humidity (H-H): | 20 - 80% |
Operating temperature (T-T): | 10 - 30 °C |
Weight & dimensions | |
Width: | 480 mm |
Depth: | 464 mm |
Height: | 452 mm |
Weight: | 19.8 kg |
Packaging content | |
Manual: | ![]() |
Power cord included: | ![]() |
Quick installation guide: | ![]() |
Logistics data | |
Harmonized System (HS) code: | 84433100 |
Other features | |
Fonts included: | ![]() |
Cartridge type: | 056L, 056, 056H |
Noise level: | 54 dB |