Machine type

Monochrome Laser Multifunctional. (Reader/Printer separated)

Available Core functions

Print, Copy*, Scan*, Send*, Optional Fax and Optional IP FAX (Fax over IP) * Requires COLOR IMAGE READER UNIT-H1 Printer only version requires PRINTER COVER-E1.

Print speed (BW)

iR ADVANCE 4225i: Up to 25 ppm (A4), Up to 15 ppm (A3), Up to 17 ppm (A4R), Min. 14 ppm, max. 17 ppm (A5R)
iR ADVANCE 4235i: Up to 35 ppm (A4), Up to 22 ppm (A3), Up to 32 ppm (A4R), Min. 14 ppm, max. 20 ppm (A5R)
iR ADVANCE 4245i: Up to 45 ppm (A4), Up to 22 ppm (A3), Up to 32 ppm (A4R), Min. 14 ppm, max. 20 ppm (A5R)
iR ADVANCE 4251i: Up to 51 ppm (A4), Up to 25 ppm (A3), Up to 37 ppm (A4R), Min. 14 ppm, max. 20 ppm (A5R)

Printing method

BW laser beam printing

Print resolution

1200dpi x 1200dpi, 600dpi x 600dpi

Double sided printing

Automatic (Standard)

Printing from memory media

Supported memory media:
USB memory key, Memory cards (SD, Compact Flash and Memory Stick via optional MULTIMEDIA READER/WRITER-A2)
Supported file types for direct printing including printing from RemoteUI, Advanced Space and Web Access: JPEG, TIFF, PDF*, XPS*
*Requires PS PRINTER KIT-AY1 for PDF, or DIRECT PRINT KIT (FOR PDF/XPS)-H1 for PDF/XPS. XPS direct print from removable media is not available.

Paper input (Standard)

2 x 550-sheet cassettes
80-sheet multi-purpose tray

Paper input (Option)

2 x 550-sheet cassettes (CASSETTE FEEDING UNIT-AF1)
1 x 2700-sheet Side Paper Deck (PAPER DECK UNIT-B2)

Maximum paper input capacity

4,980 sheets

Paper output capacity

Without Finisher: 250 sheets (80 g/m²)
With Inner Finisher: 1000 sheets (with 1 tray); 100 + 500 sheets (with 2 trays) (80 g/m²)
With External Finisher: 3000 sheets (upper tray: 1300 sheets, lower tray: 1700 sheets) (80 g/m²)

Finishing capabilities

Standard: Collate, Group
With optional finishing units: Collate, Group, Offset, Staple, Saddle Stitch, Hole Punch

Supported media types

Cassettes:
Plain, Recycled, color, Heavy, Pre-punched, Envelopes* *Envelope support via second drawer only. Requires optional ENVELOPE FEEDER ATTACHMENT-D1.
Multi-purpose tray:
Plain, Recycled, color, Heavy, Pre-punched, Bond, OHT (Transparency), Labels, Envelopes

Supported media sizes

Paper Drawer 1:
Standard size: A4, A4R, A5R, Free size (139.7 mm x 182.0 mm to 297.0 mm x 390.0 mm)
Paper Drawer 2, 3 and 4:
Standard size: A4, A4R, A3, A5R, Free size (139.7 mm x 182.0 mm to 297.0 mm x 431.8 mm), Envelopes* (No.10 (COM10), Monarch, ISO-C5, DL)
*Envelope support via second drawer only. Requires optional ENVELOPE FEEDER ATTACHMENT-D1.
Multi-purpose tray:
Standard size: A4, A4R, A3, A5R, Free size (99.0 mm x 148.0 mm to 297.0 mm x 431.8 mm), Envelopes (No.10 (COM10), Monarch, ISO-C5, DL)

Supported media weights

Cassettes: 60 to 128 g/m²
Multi-purpose tray: 52 to 220 g/m²
Duplex: 60 to 105 g/m²

Page Description Language(s)

UFRII (Standard)
PCL5e/6 (Standard)
Adobe PostScript Level 3 (Requires PS PRINTER KIT-AY1)

Fonts

PCL fonts: 93 Roman, 10 Bitmap, 2 OCR fonts, Andalé Mono WT J/K/S/T* (Japanese, Korean, Simplified and Traditional Chinese)
(*Requires optional PCL INTERNATIONAL FONT SET-A1)
PS fonts: 136 Roman fonts

Operating System compatibility

UFRII: Windows XP/ Vista/ 7/ 8/ 8.1/ Server 2003/ Server 2008 R2/Server 2012 R2 , MAC OS X (10.5.8 or later)
PCL: Windows XP/ Vista/ 7/ 8/ 8.1/ Server 2003/ Server 2008 R2/Server 2012 R2
PS: Windows XP/ Vista/ 7/ 8/ 8.1/ Server 2003/ Server 2008 R2/ Server 2012 R2 , MAC OS X (10.5.8 or later)
PPD: MAC OS 9.1 or later, MAC OS X (10.3.9 or later), Windows XP/ Vista/ 7/ 8/ 8.1
Please refer to http://software.canon-europe.com/ for availability of print solutions for other operating systems and environments including AS/400, UNIX, Linux and Citrix. Some of these solutions are chargeable.
SAP Device Types are available via the SAP Market Place.

Copy speed

Please, refer to the quoted print speeds

First Copy Output Time (FCOT)

iR ADVANCE 4225i: Approx. 5.2 seconds or less
iR ADVANCE 4235i: Approx. 3.8 seconds or less
iR ADVANCE 4245i: Approx. 3.8 seconds or less
iR ADVANCE 4251i: Approx. 3.7 seconds or less

Copy resolution

Reading: 600 dpi x 600 dpi
Printing: 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi

Multiple copy

Up to 999 copies

Reduction / Enlargement

Zoom: 25-400% in 1% increments
Fixed Zoom Ratio: 25%, 50%, 70%, 100%, 141%, 200%, 400%

Optional/Standard

Optional COLOR IMAGE READER UNIT-H1: color Flatbed scan unit and a 100-sheet Duplex Automatic Document Feeder (DADF)

Supported media size/s

Single-sided scanning: 42 to 128 g/m²
Double-sided scanning: 50 to 128 g/m²

Supported media weight/s (BW/CL)

Single-sided scanning: 38 to 220g/m², Double-sided scanning: 50 to 220g/m²(for BW original) / 64 to 220 g/m²( for BW and color original)

Scan resolution

100 dpi, 150 dpi, 200 x 100 dpi, 200 dpi, 300 dpi, 200 x 400 dpi*, 400 dpi*, 600 dpi*
* Requires ADDITIONAL MEMORY TYPE A (512MB) when taking color scan

Double sided scanning

2-sided to 2-sided (Automatic)

Scan speed

Single-sided (A4): 51 ipm 300 dpi (BW), 51 ipm 300 dpi (CL), 51 ipm 600 dpi (BW), 30 ipm 600 dpi (CL)
Double-sided (A4): 17 ipm 300 dpi (BW), 17 ipm 300 dpi (CL), 17 ipm 600 dpi (BW), 10 ipm 600 dpi (CL)

Scan methods

Push Scan: Send functionality available on all models.
Pull Scan: TWAIN/WIA Pull scanning available on all models
Scan to USB Memory Key: Available on all models
Scan to Mobiles, internet-connected devices and cloud-based services: A range of solutions is available to provide scanning to mobile devices, internet-connected devices and cloud-based services depending on your requirements. Please contact your sales representative for further information.

Pull scan specifications

TWAIN via Network TWAIN Driver (color Network ScanGear):
Supported OS: Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows Server 2012 R2 (32 bit, 64 bit in compatibility mode)* WIA via Network WIA Driver:
Supported OS: Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows Server 2012 R2 (32 bit, 64 bit)*
* The drivers are available via http://software.gcsbkk.com/.

Optional/Standard

Standard on all models (Requires COLOR IMAGE READER UNIT-H1)

Send resolution

100 dpi, 150 dpi, 200 x 100 dpi, 200 dpi, 300 dpi, 200 x 400 dpi*, 400 dpi*, 600 dpi*
* Requires ADDITIONAL MEMORY TYPE A (512MB) when taking color scan

Destinations

E-Mail/ Internet FAX(SMTP), PC(SMB, FTP), WebDAV

Address Book/ Speed dials

LDAP (2000 searchable)/Local 1600 + 200 speed dial

File formats

TIFF, JPEG, PDF, XPS, High compression PDF/XPS, PDF/A-1b, Searchable PDF/XPS, Office Open XML (PowerPoint)

Universal Send Feature Sets

UNIVERSAL SEND ADVANCED FEATURE SET-E1: Create outline PDF (Trace and Smooth) and Adobe Reader Extensions PDF UNIVERSAL SEND SECURITY FEATURE SET-D1: Send encrypted PDF and add digital device signature to PDF/XPS files.
UNIVERSAL SEND DIGITAL USER SIGNATURE KIT-C1: Add digital user signature to PDF/XPS files.

Optional/Standard

Optional on all models (with SUPER G3 FAX BOARD-AP1)

Modem speed

Super G3 33.6kbps (Up to 3 seconds/page¹)

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 20,000 pages¹

Speed dials

Max. 200

Group dials/destinations

Max. 199 dials

Sequential broadcast

Max. 256 address from the address book plus new 256 destinations

Memory backup

3 hour

Other features

Fax Forwarding, Dual Access, PC Fax (TX only), IP-Fax

Warm-up Time

30 sec or less from Power ON, 10 sec or less from Power ON (Quick Start mode)

Recovery from sleep mode

10 sec

Interface type

USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Ethernet: 1000BaseT/100Base-TX/10Base-T
1 x USB Host (2.0), Additional 2 x USB Host (2.0) (Optional with USB DEVICE PORT-E3)

Network protocols

TCP/IP* (LPD/Port 9100/WSD/IPP/IPPS/SMB/FTP), IPX/SPX (NDS, Bindery), AppleTalk
*IPv4/IPv6 support

Processor Speed

1.8 Ghz

Memory

1 GB+256 MB (Optional 512MB for color scan and send above 300 dpi)

Hard Disk Drive

Standard 160 GB Hard Disk Drive (usable space 160 GB)/Optional 1 TB Hard Disk Drive (usable space 1 TB)

Control panel

21.3 cm (8.4 inch) TFT SVGA color Touchscreen

Dimensions (W x D x H)

565 mm x 708 mm x 1150 mm (with COLOR IMAGE READER UNIT-H1 and CASSETTE FEEDING UNIT-AF1)

Installation space (W x D)

1094 mm x 1267 mm (Minimum configuration with access to paper cassettes and for service purposes)

Weight

Approx. 77.9 kg (with COLOR IMAGE READER UNIT-H1)

Operating environment

Temperature: 10 to 30ºC (50 to 86ºF)
Humidity: 20 to 80% RH (no condensation)

Power Source

220-240 V (±10 %), 50/60 Hz (±2 Hz), 5.6A

Power Consumption

Maximum: Approx. 1.5 KW
Standby: Approx. 62.5 W
Energy Saver Mode: Approx. 38.4 W (Sleep Mode Energy Use [High] )
Sleep mode: Approx. 0.9 W or less (Sleep Mode Energy Use [Low] )¹
Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) rating²
iR ADVANCE 4225i: 1.2 kWh
iR ADVANCE 4235i: 2.0 kWh
iR ADVANCE 4245i: 2.4 kWh
iR ADVANCE 4251i: 2.8 kWh
Lot26 (http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Work/Lot26/index.aspx)

Noise Levels

Noise Levels (Sound pressure level, LpAm, Bystander's position)¹:
Active: 53.23 dB (iR ADVANCE 4251i), 52.83 dB (iR ADVANCE 4245i), 51.17 dB (iR ADVANCE 4235i), 49.70 dB (iR ADVANCE 4225i)
Standby: Inaudible (Less than 30 dB) Noise Levels (Sound pressure level, LpAm, Operator's position)¹:
Active: 54.63 dB (iR ADVANCE 4251i), 55.30 dB (iR ADVANCE 4245i), 53.50 dB (iR ADVANCE 4235i), 51.40 dB (iR ADVANCE 4225i)
Standby: Inaudible (Less than 30 dB)

Related software solutions

Universal Login Manager: Serverless MEAP login application for smaller businesses offering convenient login, personalisation as well as user-based usage tracking and control by function.
mobile PRINT & SCAN: Simple serverless MEAP application offering printing from mobiles and tablets as well as user-based control inconjunction with Universal Login Manager
Canon Mobile Printing: Simple mobile printing app for iPhone and iPad or Android device iW Management Console: Server-based software for centralised management of a fleet of devices, including consumables and error monitoring and alerts, address book, configuration and firmware updating, MEAP applications distribution, meter capture, driver and resource management.
eMaintenance: Embedded RDS allows remote eMaintenance services such as meter capture, automatic consumables management and remote diagnostics.
Content Delivery System: Allows the remote distribution of firmware, iR options and MEAP applications.
Remote User Interface (RUI): Web-based interface to each device that helps to provide remote device management and control.
color Network ScanGear: TWAIN-compliant scanner driver that enables computers on a network to use the pull scan functionality of the device.
NetSpot Device Installer: Utility software that enables the configuration of network protocol settings on Canon devices connected to a network.
Canon Driver Configuration Tool: A utility for changing the factory default settings of Canon print drivers (Available via service only).
Remote Operators Software Kit: Allows use of device control panel screens from remote computers.
iW DESKTOP: Drag-and-Drop print publishing software to easily combine documents and apply finishing to create professional-looking documents
MEAP (Multifunctional Embedded Application Platform): A powerful JAVA Embedded Platform for Canon devices which integrates the device with a wide range of Canon and third party software solutions.
MEAP Web: Web service alternative to MEAP that allows MFP applications to be developed and deployed via web services.
For details of other software including MEAP software, please contact your sales representative

Security Features

Standard:
IP/Mac Address Filtering, IPSEC, SNMP V3.0, IEEE 802.1X, Trusted Platform Module (TPM), Secure Print, HDD Password Lock, HDD Erase, Universal Login Manager, Department ID, SSO-H, Mailbox, Access Management System.
Optional:
Encrypted Secure Print, Encrypted PDF, HDD Mirroring and Encryption, User and Device signatures, Secure Watermarks, Document Scan locking, HDD removal.
The following items require uniFLOW: My Print Anywhere secure print, Data Loss Prevention.

Staple Finisher 1

INNER FINISHER-D1 (compact inner finisher)
Number of Trays: 1 standard plus 1 optional
Tray A Capacity: A4/A5R: 100 sheets; A3/A4R: 100 sheets (Tray A is an optional tray)
Tray B Capacity: A4/A5R: 1000 sheets (without Tray A), 500 sheets (with Tray A); A3/A4R: 500 sheets
Paper Weight: 52 to 220 g/m²
Staple Position: Corner, Double
Staple Capacity: A4: 50 sheets, A3/A4R: 30 sheets
Dimensions (W x D x H): 410 mm x 554 mm x 295 mm
Weight: Approx. 12.5 kg

Staple Finisher 2

STAPLE FINISHER-G1 (External) (Requires BUFFER PASS UNIT-H1)
Number of Trays: 2
Tray A (Upper) Capacity: A4/A5R 1300 sheets; A3/A4R 650 sheets
Tray B (Lower) Capacity: A4/A5R 1700 sheets; A3/A4R 650 sheets
Paper Weight: 52 to 220 g/m²
Staple Position: Corner, Double
Staple Capacity: A4: 50 sheets; A3/A4R: 30 sheets
Dimensions (W x D x H): 543 mm x 646 mm x 1097 mm
Weight: Approx. 46 kg

Booklet Finisher

BOOKLET FINISHER-G1 (External) (Requires BUFFER PASS UNIT-H1)
Number of Trays: 2
Tray A (Upper) Capacity: A4/A5R: 1300 sheets; A3/A4R: 650 sheets
Tray B (Lower) Capacity: A4/A5R: 1700 sheets; A3/A4R: 650 sheets
Paper Weight: 52 to 220 g/m²
Staple Position: Corner, Double, Booklet Stitch
Staple Capacity: A4: 50 sheets; A3/A4R: 30 sheets
Booklet Stitch paper size: A3, A4R
Booklet Stitch Staple Capacity: 16 sheets (64 pages, 64-81 g/m²) x 10 booklets
Dimensions (W x D x H): 648 mm x 646 mm x 1097 mm
Weight: Approx. 75 kg

Cassette Feeding unit/Paper Deck Unit 1

CASSETTE FEEDING UNIT-AF1:
Adds two additional front-loading, user-adjustable 550-sheet paper cassettes to the standard paper supply.

Hardware accessories 1

COLOR IMAGE READER UNIT-H1: Duplex Automatic Document Feeder and Platen scanner.
PRINTER COVER-E1: Printer cover for main body without color image reader unit.
FL CASSETTE-AQ1: Spare 550 sheet cassette tray for cassette 1.
FL CASSETTE-AM1: Spare 550 sheet cassette tray for cassette 2, 3 and 4.
imageRUNNER ADVANCE C2000 PLAIN PEDESTAL: Alternative to CASSETTE FEEDING UNIT-AF1 without additional paper capacity.
ENVELOPE FEEDER ATTACHMENT-D1: Attaches to the 2nd paper cassette for easy envelope feeding. Holds up to 50 envelopes.
INNER 2 WAY TRAY-H1: Adds a second internal output tray and increases capacity to 350 sheets.
BUFFER PASS UNIT-H1: Required for STAPLE FINISHER-G1 or BOOKLET FINISHER-G1.
INNER FINISHER ADDITIONAL TRAY-A1: Adds a second tray for the INNER FINISHER-D1.

Hardware accessories 2

MiCARD PLUS PROXIMITY CARD READER: A proximity card reader for card-based user authentication, supporting multiple card technologies (HID, HiTag, Casi Rusco, Indala and MiFare etc.).
UF MIFARE 10 CARD PACK: MiFare proximity cards to be used with Micard PLUS PROXIMITY CARD READER with Universal Login Manager or uniFLOW.
UF HID 10 CARD PACK: HID proximity cards to be used with Micard PLUS PROXIMITY CARD READER with Universal Login Manager or uniFLOW.
UTILITY TRAY-A2: Provides an additional work surface extension for document preparation, keyboard.
COPY CARD READER-F1: Magnetic physical card access system.
COPY CARD READER ATTACHMENT-B3: Attachment kit for COPY CARD READER-F1.

System accessories

WEB ACCESS SOFTWARE-J1: Provide access to websites and other web-based online content. It also includes MEAP Web(web service provider).
SUPER G3 FAX BOARD-AP1: Adds fax functionality.
SUPER G3 2ND LINE FAX BOARD-AP1: Adds second fax line.
REMOTE FAX KIT-A1: Enables the device to send and receive fax from another device connected with a fax board.
IP FAX EXPANSION KIT-A1: Enables the device to send and receive fax via IP Fax network.
USB DEVICE PORT-E3: Adds two additional USB Ports to use with uniFLOW or 3rd party card readers or the MULTIMEDIA READER/WRITER-A2.
MULTIMEDIA READER/WRITER-A2: External multi-slot card reader/writer.
ADDITIONAL MEMORY TYPE A (512MB): Required when scan by 200 x 400 dpi, 400 x 400 dpi or 600 x 600 dpi in [Auto-color Select], [Full color], or [Grayscale] mode.
SERIAL INTERFACE KIT-K1: Serial interface for Cost Recovery Solutions.
COPY CONTROL INTERFACE KIT-A1: Allows connection (CCVI I/F) between 3rd party copy control terminal and Canon’s iR ADVANCE range for cost recovery use.

Device security accessories

HDD DATA ENCRYPTION & MIRRORING KIT-C4: Provides encryption and mirroring of both temporary and permanent data. Encryption enables copied or scanned images to be encrypted BEFORE they are saved on the device's hard drive. The pack includes the Common Criteria level EAL3 certified Canon MFP security kit 2.01. Mirroring copies all data in real time, providing a highly reliable back-up.
2.5INCH/160GB HDD-G1: Additional HDD required for the hard disk mirroring function.
2.5INCH/1TB HDD-K1: A replacement HDD to increase the storage space on the device. Note: The mirroring function requires a second 1TB HDD.
REMOVABLE HDD KIT-AJ1: Allows the physical removal of the Hard Disk Drive when the device is not in use to protect confidential data.

Other options

STAMP INK CARTRIDGE-C1: Ink cartridge for STAMP UNIT-B1.
STAMP UNIT-B1: Enables the machine to print a stamp on the front side of scanned and sent originals.
STAPLE CARTRIDGE-D3: Saddle staple cartridge for BOOKLET FINISHER-G1.
STAPLE-J1: Plain staple cartridge for INNER FINISHER-D1, BOOKLET FINISHER-G1 and STAPLE FINISHER-G1.

Toner bottle

C-EXV 38 TONER (34200 pages¹) for iR ADVANCE 4245i, iR ADVANCE 4251i
C-EXV 39 TONER (30200 pages¹) for iR ADVANCE 4225i, iR ADVANCE 4235i