JuLY 2006
Canon imageRUNNER 2020/2020i
BUyERs LaBoRatoRy INC. Lab test Report
A Comprehensive BLI Laboratory Evaluation
Canon imageRUNNER 2020/2020i
20 PPM Copier • Printer • Scanner • Fax
Reliability .............................................. Excellent
Multitasking................................................. Good
Administrative Utilities .............................Very Good
Feedback to Workstations ..................................Fair
Ease of Network Setup .................................... Good
Print Drivers ................................................ Good
Applications Compatibility .......................... Excellent
Scan Functions ............................................. Good
Print/Copy Quality...................... Excellent/Very Good
Print/Copy Productivity.............................Fair/Good
Ease of Use............................................. Excellent
Feature Set ................................................. Good
Toner Yield .................................................. Good
Cost per Page.......................................... Excellent
Value.................................................... Excellent
Test duration: Two months, including a 50,000-impression
durability test.
Maximum monthly duty cycle: 50,000 impressions.
BLI’s recommended monthly duty cycle for peak usage: Up to 25,000 impressions.
BLI RECoMMENDatIoN
An excellent value, the Canon imageRUNNER 2020i proved to be an exceptional
overall performer in BLI’s rigorous two-month evaluation, displaying excellent
multitasking capabilities, above-average image quality and very good ease of
use. Geared to workgroups and small businesses, this highly reliable 20-ppm
device, which supports up to ledger-size output, provides standard copying,
scanning and PC and network printing, as well as optional faxing (walk-up,
PC and Internet). Contributing to the imageRUNNER 2020i’s very good ease
of use are a touch screen and standard automatic duplexing, which are not
offered on most competitive models. In addition, this model, which has the
highest standard memory capacity (256 MB) for competitive devices, offers
full-color document distribution capabilities. Because of its outstanding
overall performance and excellent value, BLI highly recommends the Canon
imageRUNNER 2020i for offices in need of a multifunctional product for monthly
volumes of up to 25,000 impressions.
aLso INsIDE
Test Procedures
Specifications
Certificate of
Reliability
Ratings scale:
Excellent, Very
Good, Good, Fair
and Poor.
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receive) and remote programming and management of addresses for e-mail,
fax and Internet fax, as well as management of user mailboxes.
The Remote User Interface also provides status information such as the
approximate amount of available paper. However, information on the
remaining toner is vague (i.e., “available”).
The Web utility provides extensive information on jobs via the job status
tab. Information includes user name, status of the job and number of pages.
There are separate logs for print jobs, copy jobs, send jobs and receive
faxes.
Plug-ins for HP Web Jetadmin are available for Canon products, so users
of this popular management utility can use it to manage Canon devices as
well.
Department ID mode enables administrators to control access to the
imageRUNNER 2020i, setting passwords and limits by function (print, copy,
scan) for individual users and departments.
Department ID mode, which supports up to 1,000 department codes, also
enables users to display and print a list outlining how much paper was used
by each department. In addition, it allows administrators to specify whether
to accept or reject print and network scan jobs from computers that do not
correspond to any registered department ID.
Remote UI
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fEEDBaCK to woRKstatIoNs
faIR
— There are no pop-up messages or icon alerts to notify end users of conditions
such as toner low, paper out, etc. Users must proactively seek the informa-
tion on the Web page to see device or print job status.
imageWARE Enterprise Management Console can be configured to send pop-
up error messages to one or more administrators (not end users).
The Print Monitor utility (which provides pop-up messages indicating a job
has been sent) requires the administrator to create a port using Canon’s LPR
2.0, which is a bit awkward because a standard TCP/IP port is already cre-
ated when the imageRUNNER 2020i is installed. LPR 2.0 provides pop-up job
status messages that indicate that a job has been sent. Since the messaging
is limited, BLI recommends using the automated installation routine.
— Information regarding the amount of remaining paper and the size of paper
is displayed in the driver when clicking on a paper source, provided Canon’s
automatic installation is used; however, to obtain accurate information, the
user must first select to update status information, which requires numer-
ous steps (12 mouse clicks). Further, it was observed that if a port is created
manually using Canon’s LPR 2.0 port creation utility (which is required to
run the Job Monitor utility), the information on available paper status from
the print driver was inaccurate, even after updating status information.
Because users may not realize that the paper size or capacity information
displayed on the image of the device in the driver could be inaccurate, they
could make mistakes that result in wasted paper and productivity.
EasE of NEtwoRK sEtUP
GooD
Configuration of network settings can be easily performed, either from the
control panel or remotely via the Remote User Interface.
The Canon imageRUNNER 2020i is bundled with a CD that contains the print
drivers and the LPR 2.0 utility. An installation utility built into the drivers’
CD automatically locates the machine and creates the port.
The print drivers do not auto-launch upon insertion of the CD into the drive.
Installation requires users to navigate the CD-ROM to locate the setup file
for each driver before they can follow the automated process. Installing the
PCL driver requires 13 clicks and requires a separate installation from the
PostScript and UFR II LT drivers.
The PCL driver can detect any configured accessories on the unit, eliminat-
ing the need for the administrator to manually specify configured accesso-
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ries, though the process is not completely automatic. Once the drivers are
installed, the administrator must enter the IP address of the unit, select
two-way communication in the driver and set the driver to search for any
configured accessories.
PRINt DRIvERs
GooD
The imageRUNNER 2020i was tested with the standard PCL 5e/6 driver; the
UFR II LT driver is also standard. The drivers support Windows 98, 2000, Me,
XP, Server 2003 and Novell NetWare. The PCL driver also supports Windows
NT 4.0 and the UFR II LT driver supports Mac OS X or higher.
Most of the features used for typical print jobs are accessible on the main
screen.
The well-designed drivers are graphical, enabling point-and-click selection
of paper drawers.
The drivers offer a good feature set that includes proof print and the ability
to save the settings for frequently used jobs.
The unit offers simultaneous RIP and print, with printing beginning while
pages are still being processed.
File size remained the same when printing multiple sets, regardless of
whether “collate” was selected from the properties screen of the driver or
from the print screen within an application.
PCL Print Driver
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aPPLICatIoNs CoMPatIBILIty
EXCELLENt
No problems were experienced with any of the test files used in the applica-
tions compatibility tests. Units are tested for compatibility on Windows XP
platforms with Microsoft Word 2000, Microsoft PowerPoint 2000, Microsoft
Excel 2000, Adobe PageMaker 7.0, Adobe Photoshop 6.0 and Adobe Acrobat
6.0 using 25 application test files, which contain text, graphics, halftone
images, tables, etc., enabling BLI technicians to evaluate memory usage,
file processing, font rendering and grayscale capability.
sCaN fUNCtIoNs
GooD
The imageRUNNER 2020i offers 600-x-600-dpi scanning, which was easy to
use and performed well in testing.
Users can scan documents to file, e-mail and Internet fax.
With the unit’s scan-to-e-mail capability, users can scan and send docu-
ments in TIFF, PDF, PDF (compact) and JPEG format. Users can scan to mul-
tiple e-mail addresses, which can be programmed from the Web utility and
the control panel, in a single session.
The unit can scan color documents.
Tested scan speed for a black-and-white document, at 23.42 originals per
minute, is faster than the unit’s rated engine speed.
PRINt/CoPy QUaLIty
EXCELLENt/vERy GooD
Print output produced by the imageRUNNER 2020i is excellent overall, earn-
ing ratings of Excellent for text, line art and solids and Very Good for half-
tones.
Text, line art and solids in copy mode received Excellent ratings, while half-
tone range was rated Very Good and halftone pattern was rated Good.
In both print and copy mode, text was sharp and dark with fully formed
characters and smooth curves and lines and no toner overspray. Solids were
also dark and displayed consistent coverage. Closely spaced fine lines were
distinct and of consistent thickness. Halftone fill was smooth and displayed
no banding in print mode and minimal banding in copy mode.
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PRINt/CoPy PRoDUCtIvIty
faIR/GooD
— The unit’s performance in the job stream evaluation is substantially below
the average for competitive models.
The imageRUNNER 2020i’s print productivity is competitive when printing
multiple sets in both simplex and duplex modes.
Although the unit’s copy efficiency is below average for competitive units in
1:1 mode, it’s competitive in 1:2 and 2:2 modes.
— First-copy time from both the platen and the document feeder are among
the slowest for competitive models.
EasE of UsE
EXCELLENt
The imageRUNNER 2020i features a well-designed control panel that incor-
porates a large (3-1/2" x 4-3/4"), easy-to-read LCD display that is adjustable
for brightness via a dial on the control panel. Unlike with some manufac-
turers, the imageRUNNER 2020i’s control panel provides a consistent look
and feel with the rest of Canon’s product line. The control panels of other
Segment 1 models usually differ from those of higher-speed models in the
product line.
Unlike the large majority of competitive models, the imageRUNNER 2020i
has a touch screen, which makes it easier to navigate than models that have
control panels with hard keys.
— The control panel lacks a help key.
Canon imageRUNNER 2020i Control Panel
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Though not all of the features required for typical copy jobs can be pro-
grammed from the main screen, they are selectable from the main screen
and, when selected, bring the user to another screen where the settings can
be programmed. The keys are well-labeled and BLI test technicians found
the menu system easy to navigate.
The job list on the control panel offers extensive information for print, copy,
fax, and Internet fax and jobs currently being processed.
Loading paper into the drawers is easy. The paper drawers have a sliding
width guide and a length guide that has to be removed and replaced; BLI
prefers a sliding length guide. However, the standard paper drawers do not
automatically detect the size of paper loaded in them, so users must change
the paper size in the drawers and at the control panel.
— Procedures for replacing the toner are simple, although a bit awkward
because the user must remove the seal while inserting the toner cartridge
into the device, otherwise the toner will spill.
Removing misfeeds was easy. Although no step-by-step instructions are pro-
vided, a graphic and text message on the display indicate the misfeed loca-
tion.
The drum is not exposed when removing misfeeds from the unit.
fEatURE sEt
vERy GooD
This model is available in two configurations: the imageRUNNER 2020 and
the imageRUNNER 2020i. The main differences between the two models is
that the imageRUNNER 2020 does not offer scanning, which is standard on
the imageRUNNER 2020i. Other differences include standard memory capac-
ity (128 MB versus 256 MB) and duplexing (optional versus standard).
The imageRUNNER 2020i offers a competitive standard paper capacity of
two 250-sheet drawers.
— The unit’s maximum paper capacity of 1,080 sheets and bypass capacity of
80 sheets are below the average for competitive models.
The unit’s standard memory capacity of 256 MB of RAM is higher than the
average for competitive models; in fact, it’s the highest. Though it’s non-
upgradable, it is nevertheless higher than the average maximum memory
capacity for models in this group.
The unit’s standard RADF has a capacity (50 sheets) that’s slightly higher
than the average for comparably equipped models.
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Unlike most competitive models, the imageRUNNER 2020i offers automatic
duplexing as a standard feature.
In addition to the features that would be expected for a unit in this range,
the imageRUNNER 2020i offers 100 copy control codes, a choice of languages
for the control panel (English, French, Korean, Portuguese or Spanish) and the
ability to feed different size originals.
Walk-up and PC faxing are available as options. Fax features include a 33.6-
Kbps modem with JBIG compression, 500 autodial destinations (including 60
one-touch keys), broadcasting, timers, error-correction mode and the abil-
ity to serve as a transfer hub.
Unlike most Segment 1 models, the imageRUNNER 2020i offers finishing
options. They include an internal finisher that can top-corner staple up to
50 sheets (an optional finisher tray that provides an additional output tray is
also available) and an inner two-way tray, which was provided with the test
unit, that provides collation when stapling is not required.
The unit features Canon’s RAPID Fusing Technology, which according to the
company, helps speed warm-up times and significantly helps reduce energy
consumption.
sECURIty/aCCEssIBILIty
Not RatED
With Department ID mode, administrators can control access to the
imageRUNNER 2020i by setting passwords and limits by function (print, copy,
scan) for individual users and departments.
The Canon imageRUNNER 2020i offers standard MAC filtering and IP address
filtering, which allows administrators to limit which users and which work-
stations can access the unit.
USB block can prohibit unauthorized access by blocking connections via the
USB port.
An administrator can enable or disable specific device protocols to minimize
unwanted communication.
Memory lock mode allows received faxes to be stored to memory, where
they can be viewed or printed.
An optional Braille kit, which improves access to copy and fax functions for
users with visual impairments, contains transparent Braille labels that affix
to each hard key on the control panel except for the numeric keys.
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toNER yIELD
GooD
The tested toner yield of the imageRUNNER 2020i is slightly below the aver-
age for Segment 1 units.
vaLUE
EXCELLENt
When equipped with the optional finisher, the imageRUNNER 2020i is priced
substantially lower than the average for comparably equipped competitive
models. In addition, the unit’s supplies cost per page is lower than the aver-
age for competitive models. In fact, it’s among the lowest.
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sUPPoRtING tEst Data
Test Environment
This product was tested in BLI’s 10,000-square-foot test lab, in an environment monitored by
a Honeywell Temp/RH chart recorder, which replicates typical office conditions.
Test Equipment
Test Duration
BLI’s dedicated test network, consisting of Windows NT 4.0, 2000 and Microsoft Exchange
servers, Windows 2000 and XP workstations, 10BaseT/100BaseTX network switches and CAT5
cabling.
Products are tested for two months, five weeks of which consists of a durability test during
which the product is run at its manufacturer-rated maximum monthly duty cycle, with 50 per-
cent of the test volume comprised of copy jobs and 50 percent comprised of print jobs. BLI’s
daily test usage is designed to replicate real-world use over an eight-hour workday, and as
such includes a mix of various-size documents, simplex and duplex modes, and a mix of short,
moderate and long run lengths, and on/off cycles, throughout the day. The durability evalua-
tion also includes testing of the document feeder/scanner for an additional 10 percent of the
monthly maximum volume, evenly divided over the course of the test.
Tested Configuration
Test Procedures
Base unit, plus optional inner two-way tray and 2 x 250-sheet cassette feeding kit.
The test methods and procedures employed by BLI in its lab testing include BLI’s propri-
etary procedures and industry-standard test procedures, including a BLI-developed variation
of ASTM’s 1318-90 Test Method for Determination of Productivity using Electrostatic Copy
Machines. In addition to a number of proprietary test documents, BLI uses an industry-stan-
dard Katun test original for evaluating black image quality and test suites from Quality Logic
to evaluate applications compatibility. In addition to a visual observation, color print quality
is tested using the ANSI standard IT8 Color Test Target, which is read using the Minolta CM503I
Spectrophotometer, and samples are analyzed using the CIE XY Chromaticity Diagram. In addi-
tion, density of black and color output is measured using an X-Rite 428 Densitometer. Georgia-
Pacific Spectrum DP 20-lb. bond is used in the tests, 10 percent of which is recycled paper
containing 30 percent post-consumer content. Image quality is tested using Georgia-Pacific
Printing Paper (95 brightness, 22-lb. bond).
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Michael Danziger
CEO
Lynn Nannariello
Senior Editor
Carl Schell
Associate Editor
Pia Beddiges
Manager of Field Testing
Mark Lerch
COO
Mark Young
Senior Editor, Solutions
Ben Curry
Research Editor
Ken Nardone
Technical Manager, Field Testing
Anthony F. Polifrone
Managing Director
Marlene Orr
Printer Industry Analyst
Marc Bussanich
Technical Analyst
Anthony Marchesini
IT Director
Daria M. Hoffman
Managing Editor
Tracie Hines
Associate Editor
Camille Dendtler
Research Manager
T. R. Patrick
Art Director
George Mikolay
Associate Editor
Pete Emory
Manager of Laboratory
Testing
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RELIaBILIty
Meter Count
(Impressions)
Impressions
Between Service
PMs/Malfunctions
Service Required
Meter count (beginning of test)
End of test period
0
50,000
Total Misfeeds/Misfeed Rate
Service Calls
0/Not applicable
0
0
0
PMs
Total Service Calls (including PMs)
MULtItasKING
Multitasking Evaluation
Secondary
Function
PRINT
SCAN
COPY
Primary
Function
PRINT
SCAN
COPY
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
NOTE: A “Yes” indicates that the user can initiate the secondary function while the primary function is taking place and
that no further user intervention will be required for the secondary function to take place.
In addition to a single-user multitasking test, which evaluates a unit’s ability to initiate or perform one function while
another function is already in progress (see chart above), BLI also tests a multifunctional product’s ability to handle
multiple jobs that would be likely to stack up in a multi-user networked environment.
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IMaGE QUaLIty
Print Quality
Text
Excellent
Line Art
Excellent
Very Good
Very Good
Excellent
Halftone Pattern
Halftone Range
Solids
Print density:
1.43 to 1.49
Print density
Density for units in this class tested to date:
0.98 to 1.69
imageRUNNER 2020i
Measurements are based on four readings corresponding to four different
solid black locations on the output. The higher the density reading, the
darker the image.
Range for
tested units
Halftone range:
Halftone output was visible from the 2% to 96% dot-fill levels,
with distinct transitions between most levels and consistent
coverage within levels.
0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2
Copy Quality
Text
Excellent
Excellent
Good
Line Art
Halftone Pattern
Halftone Range
Solids
Very Good
Excellent
Density of original:
1.65 to 1.69
Density of copy:
Copy density
1.38 to 1.45
Original
Range for tested units:
0.99 to 1.75
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Halftone range:
Range for
tested units
Halftone output was visible from the 15% dot-fill level (which
is the minimum coverage level on the original) to the 100%
0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2
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level, with distinct transitions between most levels and con-
sistent coverage within levels.
Measurements are based on eight readings corresponding to eight different
solid black locations on the output. The higher the density reading, the
darker the image.
PRoDUCtIvIty
Job Stream:
The unit completed the job stream in 2 minutes and 18.88
seconds, running at 8.21 ppm, which translates to an effi-
ciency rate of 41.04%.
BLI’s job stream includes Word documents, Outlook e-mail messages, Excel
spreadsheets and PowerPoint, HTML and Acrobat PDF files, totaling 19
pages. This test simulates the type of traffic a typical device might experi-
ence in a real-world, multi-user environment. All of the files are sent to
the printer as a group, at which time the stopwatch begins; timing ends
when the last page of the last file exits the device. Job stream efficiency is
determined by the percentage of the rated speed at which the unit oper-
ates when producing real-world jobs. The closer the rate is to 100%, or if it
exceeds 100%, the more efficient the unit.
First-copy time:
11.68 seconds from the platen.
17.02 seconds from the document feeder.
First-copy time
11.68
17.02
0
5
10
15
20
Seconds
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Copy/Print Efficiency For Multiple Sets
Copy
Sets
1
1:1
Min.
0
Overall Efficiency
Sec.
42.97
42.47
PPM
14.0
18.5
Efficiency
69.8%
Overall Efficiency
69.8%
1:1
1:2
2:2
1:1
1:2
81.1
56.8
56.1
80.8
60.1
5
2
92.3%
81.1%
Copy
Sets
1
1:2
Min.
1
Sec.
17.72
20.12
PPM
7.7
Efficiency
38.6%
Overall Efficiency
38.6%
5
3
15.0
75.0%
56.8%
Copy
Sets
1
2:2
Min.
2
Sec.
38.88
43.15
PPM
7.6
Efficiency
37.8%
Overall Efficiency
37.8%
0
25
50
75
100
5
6
14.9
74.4%
56.1%
Print
Sets
1
1:1
Min.
0
Percent
Sec.
43.79
41.19
PPM
13.7
18.6
Efficiency
68.5%
Overall Efficiency
68.5%
BLI obtains the overall effi-
ciency for each copy/print
mode by averaging the effi-
ciency ratings (derived by
dividing the tested speed
of the device by the rated
speed, and then multiplying
by 100) for each run length (1
and 5 sets).
5
2
93.1%
80.8%
Print
Sets
1
1:2
Min.
1
Sec.
10.91
12.41
PPM
8.5
Efficiency
42.3%
Overall Efficiency
42.3%
5
3
15.6
78.0%
60.1%
Efficiency is tested using a 10-page document. In print mode, the document
is printed using the PostScript driver at 600-dpi resolution.
Copy
Print
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PRINt DRIvERs
Canon imageRUNNER 2020i Print Driver Features
Windows 2000
PCL 6
Yes
Auto Feature/Device Detection
Booklet Printing
Collate Sets
Yes
Yes
Consumables Gauge
Delayed/Scheduled Print
Max Paper Sources Per Job
N-up Printing
No
No
2
2 to 16
Yes
Overlay
Paper Gauge
No
Print and Hold
No
Proof Print
No
Quantity Selection
Reduction/Enlargement
Resolution Modes
Save Settings
Up to 999
25% to 400%
600 dpi
Yes
Secure Printing
No
Watermarks/Custom Watermarks
Yes/Yes
sCaN fUNCtIoNs
Scan to e-mail speed (8-1/2" x 11" originals):
1:1 mode: 23.42 originals per minute.
Scan File Size
Mode
PDF
B&W:
B&W
PDF
Single-page file
63 KB
2 MB
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Canon imageRUNNER 2020i
Buyers LaBoratory Lab TesT RepoRT
toNER yIELD
Tested Toner Yield/Cost Per Page
Toner Cartridge
Net Weight (Grams)
Toner Yield
(Impressions)
Impressions
Per Gram
Toner Cost
Per Page1
Supplies Cost
Per Page
455.4
8,082
17.74
0.392¢
0.392¢
1
2
Testing was conducted using BLI’s toner yield test original with 6% page coverage.
Supplies cost per page is based on BLI’s tested toner yield and Canon’s suggested retail pricing. Toner is the only supply
used by this product.
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sPECIfICatIoNs
Canon imageRUNNER 2020i
Manufacturing Status: New
Console, digital Monochrome copier, MF
Dry, monocomponent toner
FAD 14347
BACKGROUND INFO
SRP (USA; Canada):
Domestic Intro Date:
OEM:
Dataquest Segment 1
$4,900; Info not avail
March 2006
Canon (China)
None
Also Sold As:
Distribution:
Max Mo Duty Cycle:
Dealers and subsidiaries
50,000 copies
MULTIFUNCTION MODES
COPIER FEATURES
Copier:
Std
Std
Opt
Std
Fax:
Network Fax:
PC Fax:
Opt
Std
No
Automatic Features: AES, APS, AS
Internet Fax:
Network Printer:
Printer:
Book Copy:
Booklet Mode:
Color:
Yes
No
No
Job Programs:
Job Time:
No
No
Scanner:
Std
Language:
Margin Shift:
Neg/Pos:
Std
No
No
Copy Control:
Covers:
Editing:
Energy-Save:
Erase:
Image Insert:
Image Overlay:
Image Repeat:
Image Rotate:
Interrupt:
100**
No
No
Yes
Std
No
No
No
Std
No
No
GENERAL SPECS/PAPER HANDLING
First Copy Time:
7.9 sec
OHP Interleaving:
Photo Mode:
Preset R/E:
Program Ahead:
Sheet Insertion:
Stamping:
Timer:
2-in-1:
XY Zoom:
No
Multicopy (Ltr/Lgl/Ldgr):
Warm-up Time:
20 cpm/10/10 cpm
13 sec
Yes
4R, 3E
Yes
No
Std Paper Source(s):
Std Paper Capacity:
Paper Weights:
Dual drawer
250/250
17 to 24 lbs
No
No
Std
Yes
Bypass/Paper Weights:
Max Paper Sources/Cap:
Max Original Size:
Min/Max Output Size:
Scan/Copy Resolution:
Std/Max Copier Memory:
Duplex:
80-sheet/17 to 32 lbs
5/1,080 sheets
11 x 17
3-3/4 x 5-7/8/11 x 17
600 x 600 dpi
256 MB/256 MB
Auto (1:2, 2:2, 2:1)
Job Build:
Zoom Range: 50 to 400 (1%)
OTHER FEATURES: **Std 100 dept. IDs, Opt 1,000 dept. IDs; mixed
size originals; scan-once-print-many
Capacity/Paper Sizes:
Document Feeder:
Speed/Capacity:
Unlimited/8-1/2 x 11 to 11 x 17
Std RADF
20 opm/50 orig
14 to 28 lbs
Paper Weights:
Stapler Sorter:
None
Bins/Stapling Cap:
Stapling Positions:
Finisher:
Not applicable
Not applicable
Opt finisher
Tray/Stapling/Pos(s):
770, 200, 200*/50/1
Other: Finisher-U1 paper capacity is 770 sheets; *2nd opt Additional
Finisher Tray (C1) offers two 200-sheets each; opt Inner 2-way tray
comes with two trays (top tray has 100 shts and lower tray has 250
shts)
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MULTIFUNCTIONALITY
CONNECTIVITY SPECS
FACSIMILE SPECS
Client OS Support:
Windows 9x, NT 4.0, Me, 2000, XP,
Server 2003; Macintosh OS X+
None
Not applicable
None
Not applicable
Std
Yes/Yes/No
Std Ethernet
10/100BaseTX
Yes/Yes/No
Scanner Technology:
Compression Method:
Modem Speed:
Std/Max Fax Memory:
Min/Max Orig Size:
Max Paper/Print Width:
Effective Scan Width:
Battery Backup:
Relay Request:
Confid TX/RX:
Dual Lines:
Timers:
CCD
MH/MR/MMR/JBIG
33.6 Kbps
256 MB/256 MB
5-1/2 x 8-1/2/11 x 17
11/11
11
Yes
No
No
No
Parallel Interface:
PC Fax/Print/Scan:
Serial Interface:
PC Fax/Print/Scan:
USB Interface:
PC Fax/Print/Scan:
Network Interface:
Interface Type:
LAN Fax/Print/Scan:
Networks Supported:
Yes
Yes
NetWare:
AppleTalk:
AS/400:
Yes
Yes
Windows NT:
UNIX:
Yes
Yes
Multi Access:
Dialing Capabilities
Broadcasting (Grps/Dest):
Redial Attempts/Intervals:
One Touch/Speed Dial:
Info not avail
Other:
199/201
1 to 10/2 to 99 min
60 / 500
PRINTER SPECS
Engine Mfr/Model:
Compatibility:
Speed:
Canon/imageRUNNER 2020i
IBM PC, Mac
20 ppm
11 x 17
1200 x 600 dpi
600 x 600 dpi
Other: Color fax transmission
COMMENTS Supports Color Send capabilities, as well as Canon's PDF High
Compression mode to allow for the handling of color images over the
network
Max Print Area:
Enhanced Resolution:
Unenhanced Resolution:
Std/Max Printer Memory:
Controller Mfr/Model:
Processor/Bits/MHz:
PDL/PCL:
Controller Mfr/Model:
Processor/Bits/MHz:
PDL/PCL:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Shared
Control Panel:
Quantity Selector:
Message Display:
Keypad and touch-screen
1 to 99 copies (0 to 9 keypad)
Yes
Yes
Canon/Std. print
Custom processor/INA/INA
UFR II LT, PCL 5e/6
Not applicable
Help Key:
Dimensions (H x W x D):
Weight (Base Unit):
Power Reqs (V / Amps):
Dedicated Outlet:
Energy Star-Compliant:
Operating Noise Level:
29-7/8" x 24-1/2" x 26-3/8"
115 lbs
120 V, 4.6 A
Yes
Yes
66 dB
Controller Mfr/Model:
Processor/Bits/MHz:
PDL/PCL:
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Other:
SUPPLIES / MAINTENANCE
SCANNER & IMAGE MANAGEMENT SPECS
Photoconductor:
Yield:
Price:
Toner:
Yield:
Organic drum unit
55,000
$192
Weight not avail
8,300
$31.70
Connection Type:
Technology/Speed:
Max Resolution:
TWAIN Compatible:
Scan Destinations:
E-Mail:
Network
CIS/20 ipm
600 x 600 dpi
No
Price:
Yes
Yes
I-fax:
SMB:
URL:
Yes
Yes
% Coverage:
Developer:
Yield:
Price:
PM Schedule:
6%
FTP:
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Info not avail
HDD:
LDAP
Info not avail
Info not avail
Scan/Image Software:
OCR Software:
Not applicable/Not applicable
Not applicable
OPTIONS
File Mgmt Software:
Not applicable
Finisher-U1:
$1,200
Other:
Additional finisher tray 200-sheet (C1):
Inner 2 way tray:
$220
$270
Cassette feeding module 2 x 250-sheet (K1): $850
Cassette feeding module 1 x 250-sheet (J1): $500
Cabinet-small (S1):
Cabinet-large (R1):
Document tray:
$137
$137
$55
G3 fax board-T1:
$400
AXIS 1650 printer server:
Serial interface board:
$ not avail
$ not avail
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CERTIFICATE OF RELIABILITY
CANON U.S.A., INC.
For the performance of the
Canon imageRUNNER 2020i
throughout BLI's in-house durability test.
This is to certify that when subjected to a 50,000-impression
Buyers Lab durability test in a networked environment
the Canon imageRUNNER 2020i proved to be a highly reliable product.
July 2006
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