Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE C256 & C356 — Overview

The Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE C256 and C356 are networked color laser multifunction printers designed for small to medium offices. They combine printing, copying, scanning, sending, storing, and optional fax capabilities in one unit.

🖨️ Key Technical Specifications

Core Functions

• Devices: Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE C256i / C356i (multifunction)

• Functions include: Print, Copy, Scan, Send, Store, Optional Fax

• Printer type: Color Laser Multifunctional

Print & Copy

• Print speed:
  • C256: ~25 ppm (A4)
  • C356: ~35 ppm (A4)

• Resolution: Equivalent up to 1200 × 1200 dpi

• Automatic duplex printing: Standard (2-sided)

• First Copy Time (approx):
  • C256: ~9.4 s (color), ~6.9 s (black)
  • C356: ~6.9 s (color), ~5.1 s (black)

Scan

• Duplex scanning: Up to ~100 images per minute (BW and color) depending on resolution and format

• Support formats: TIFF, JPEG, PDF, EPS, XPS (via direct printing)

Memory & Storage

• Memory: 3 GB RAM (standard)

• Hard drive: 250 GB (standard) for job storage and advanced workflows

📑 Paper Handling

• Standard paper input: 550-sheet cassette + 100-sheet multipurpose tray

• Optional trays: Additional 550-sheet cassettes expand capacity up to ~2,300 sheets (with finishers)

• Paper sizes: From small formats up to legal-size (depending on configuration)

📡 Connectivity & Interface

• Network: Ethernet (1000Base-T), Wireless LAN (802.11 b/g/n)

• USB: Multiple host and device USB ports

• Optional: NFC, Bluetooth Low Energy for mobile workflows

• Control panel: Large 10.1″ color touchscreen for easy operation

📤 Workflow & Features

• Page description languages: UFR II, PCL 6, Adobe PostScript Level 3 standard

• Mobile/Cloud printing: Supports direct printing from USB, network, and cloud services, depending on configuration and software options

• Security: Secure Print, encrypted storage, user authentication, watermarks, and optional advanced security suites on newer variants

🧰 Common Consumables

• Toner cartridges: Canon C-EXV55 series (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) — yield varies by color (~18 000–23 000 pages depending on cartridge)

📌 Summary — C256 vs C356