The Canon PIXMA MX457 printer model is a multifunction device with an ability to print, copy, scan, and fax documents. Some of the copying specifications include the ability to copy up to 99 pages of a single paper. Besides, it has an intensity adjustment feature for up to 99 positions with an auto adjustment feature as well. Furthermore, the machine can reduce the size of the output to 25% of the original size. On the other hand, it can also enlarge the final output size to 400% of the original size.
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Scanning with this Canon PIXMA MX457 machine requires the TWAIN/WIA driver for Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. The maximum scanning size with the platen glass is about 8.5 x 11.7 inches for A4/letter sized papers. However, when the automatic document feeder (ADF) slot is in use, the size is 8.5 x 14.0 inches. The maximum scanning optical resolution is 1200 x 2400 dots per inch (dpi) for both horizontal and vertical dimensions.
But the maximum interpolated resolution is about 19200 x 19200 dpi, which is an increase for the possible scanning area. The input/output gradation for grayscale is 16 bit/8 bit, but the color gradation depth is 48 bit/24 bit. In faxing, the applicable line is the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). This mode also requires a Super G3 or G3 processor. Also, it has a compressing data system for MH, MR, and MMR formats and JPEG for color documents.
The modem speed of the Canon PIXMA MX457 model is about 33.6 kbps at maximum reach for automatic fallback. Its transmission speed for black document faxing is approximately 3 seconds per page at 33.6 kbps. The color document runs at a rate of 1 minute per page at the same modem speed. These specifications relate to the ideal standard charts. Download Canon PIXMA MX457 driver from Canon Website.