One of the very first Canon printers to use the Think Tank System (individual cartridges for each printer ink), the Canon S520 was truly an innovative device back in the day. It offers rapid print rates and high-quality text and photo prints that can last ages. The Canon S520 not only lowers ink costs but increases productivity, especially with its average output rates of up to 14 ppm and 9 ppm in black and white and colour prints. The S520, however, may not be very efficient in more demanding environments, not only because of its low impressions per month rate but because of its lack of networking capabilities.
Design
The Canon S520 colour bubble jet boasts a modern design with the same bi-directional print system. The bubble jet S520 colour printer comes in a blue and grey finish, with a rear-end paper feed and a front-yield paper tray. The Canon S-520 retains its efficient warning system, which alerts users when ink levels are low. It is built for mid-volume printing tasks, and uses individual inks, which means more savings on running costs.
Advantages
The main selling point of the Canon S520 colour inkjet printer is definitely its use of individual ink tanks. The Canon S520 printer has rapid output rates, averaging 14 ppm in black and white and 9 ppm in colour. The S520 photo printer creates high-resolution photos with resolutions of up to 2400x1200 dpi, while black and white resolution reaches up to 600x600 dpi. 4x6 inch colour photos come out in as fast as 47 seconds while A4 photos are produced in less than 90 seconds.
Disadvantages
The Canon S520 colour inkjet printer does not cut it as a workgroup printer since it does not offer networking and has an insufficient duty cycle.
