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New Canon imageCLASS MF4690 Laser MFP

Canon U.S.A. has announced its new imageCLASS MF4690 MFP for small offices. The new imageCLASS MF4690 model offers advanced send features so users can scan-to -e-mail, -file, -fax, or -USB memory port in the user's choice of JPEG, TIFF, PDF or high-compression PDF formats.

The advanced send features built into the network-ready imageCLASS MF4690 model provide for efficient and easy-to-use electronic document management workflows. Documents can be scanned in various file formats and be e-mailed and/or faxed directly from the device, without need of a computer. The device will also store e-mail addresses and fax numbers for expedient sending of documents. Fast and convenient, the new scan-to-USB memory feature allows a user to insert a portable jump drive to the front USB port on the device and scan documents directly to the drive in the user's choice of file formats. The device then informs the user when it is safe to remove the drive.

For efficient output and paper conservation, the imageCLASS MF4690 MFP provides duplex output for letter-sized paper when printing, receiving faxes and copying. The duplexing capability will enable customers to significantly reduce paper consumption by printing two-sided documents from a personal computer, or even incoming faxes. The unit will also copy single-sided pages to double-sided output again reducing unnecessary paper usage. The model's 35-sheet automatic document feeder easily feeds multiple pages for copying or scanning for easy-to-use office workflows.

The imageCLASS MF4690 monochrome laser MFP prints and copies at speeds up to 21 pages-per-minute for letter-sized output at up to 1200 x 600 dots-per-inch print resolution. The device also scans in 24-bit color or grayscale at an interpolated resolution of up to 9600 dpi from the platen glass or the ADF.

The imageCLASS MF4690 MFP offers enhanced facsimile features with eight one-touch speed dial numbers, 100 coded speed dial numbers, 512-page memory capacity, PC Faxing, and two-sided duplex output. The imageCLASS MF4690 model uses a 33.6 Kbps Super G3 fax for the rapid fax transmission.

The device's 35-page ADF allows one-to-two sided copying, printing, and faxing and is equipped with a 250-sheet front-loading paper cassette that resides neatly in bottom of the unit. The MF4690 model can copy up to 8.5 inches x 14 inches (legal) from the ADF or letter-sized using the platen glass. For optimal speed when printing and scanning, MF4690 MFP provides a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface. The MF4690 device provides built-in network connectivity for multiple office users.

The imageCLASS MF4690 model uses Canon's Single Cartridge System, which combines the toner and drum in one easy-to-replace unit, resulting in excellent image quality retention and eliminating the complication and warehousing of separate toner and drum consumables.



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