Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4551 —

The Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4551 (often referenced as 4551i or in later variants like 4551i II / 4551i III) is a monochrome laser multifunction printer (MFP) tailored for medium- to large-scale workgroups that need robust printing, copying, scanning, and advanced workflow support.

📄 Core Functions

• Standard: Print, Copy, Scan, Send, Store

• Optional: Fax functionality

• Designed for black-and-white document workflows in office environments.

🚀 Performance

• Print Speed: Up to 51 ppm (A4/Letter) — faster than many models in its class.

• First Copy Time: ~3.7 sec (A4/Letter).

• Print Resolution: Up to 1200 × 1200 dpi for clear text and graphics.

• Scan Resolution: Supports up to 600 × 600 dpi.

🛠️ Hardware & Memory

• Processor: Canon Dual Custom Processor (shared).

• Memory: 3.0 GB RAM (standard).

• Hard Drive: 250 GB standard, expandable up to 1 TB with optional mirroring/RAID.

• Control Panel: 10.1″ TFT LCD WSVGA color touchscreen for intuitive operation.

📝 Paper Handling

• Standard Paper Capacity: Around 1,180 – 1,200 sheets (varies slightly by region and configuration).

• Maximum Paper Capacity: Up to ~6,330 – 6,350 sheets with optional feeders.

• Output Capacity: Up to 3,350 sheets when outfitted with external finishers.

• Paper Sizes: Supports Letter, A4, Legal, Ledger/11″×17″ and many custom formats.

• Duplexing: Automatic two-sided printing and scanning standard.

📡 Connectivity

• Network: Standard Ethernet (1000Base-T/100Base-TX/10Base-T) and Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n).

• Optional: NFC and Bluetooth Low Energy for mobile connectivity.

• USB Ports: Standard USB host and device ports.

📌 Security & Software Support

• Designed with enterprise-level security features including authentication, encrypted communications, secure print, and integration with management suites such as uniFLOW.

📦 Physical & Other Information

• Warm-up Time: ~24 sec from power on, ~10 sec from sleep.

• Dimensions: Approximately 23″ × 29″ × 47″ (W×D×H) / 587 × 740 × 1,193 mm.

• Weight: Around 74–80 kg depending on configuration.

• Environmental: ENERGY STAR® certified with typical low power consumption in sleep mode.

📌 Summary

The Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4551 is a high-volume monochrome multifunction system that delivers strong print speeds (up to 51 ppm), robust paper handling, and flexible finishing options. It’s a great choice for busy offices, departments, or centralized print services that require fast, reliable output with extensive network and security features