Canon PIXMA MX357 printer model can produce a maximum print resolution of 4800 x 1200 dots per inch (dpi). This quality applies to both horizontal and vertical dimensions, respectively. Whereas, the smallest ink droplet size is about two picolitres with variations in the ink tank types. For instance, the pigment black printing is through PG-810, CL-811 works for cyan, magenta, and yellow colors. The optional ink tanks include PG-810 XL for pigment black and CL-811 XL for dye cyan, magenta, and yellow colors.
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These ink tanks have varying capacities when it comes to the maximum number of prints. For instance, PG-81 will produce 220 sheets, while L-811 will print 244 sheets of A4 color documents. Furthermore, PG-810 XL will print about 401 sheets, while CL-811 XL will print approximately 349 sheets of A4 color documents. On the flip side, when using a 4R Photopaper, PG-810 and CL-811 ink tanks will print 2955 and 83 worksheets. But the PG-810 XL and CL-811 XL will write 7275 and 122 sheets, respectively.
In terms of print speed, black and white printing is at the rate of 8.4 images per minute (ipm). Canon Color pattern printing is at a rate of 4.8 ipm. When printing on a photo paper, the standard rate is approximately 85 sheets. Borderless printing supports the use of A4, letter, envelopes, and photo sizes. Paper handling involves a rear tray capacity of 100 sheets of plain paper. Whereas, the automatic document feeder (ADF) component will hold up to 30 sheets.
Scanning is at a resolution of 1200 x 2400 dots per inch (dpi) with a CIS scanning element. It also runs at a speed of 19 seconds for color documents when using an A4 paper. Besides, there is a direct scan to memory feature that supports memory cards and USB drives.