Canon
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C256/C356 III
Specifications
Specifications in detail
Main Unit
Machine type
A4 Colour Laser Multifunctional
Core functions
Print, Copy*, Scan*, Send*, Store and Optional Fax*
* Not applicable on C356P III Printer model
Processor
Canon Dual Custom Processor (Shared)
Control Panel
25.6 cm (10.1 inch) TFT LCD WSVGA Colour Touch panel
Memory
Standard: 3.0GB RAM
Hard Disk drive
Standard: 250GB
Mirroring Hard Disk Drive
Optional
Interface Connection
NETWORK
Standard: 1000Base-T/100Base-TX/10Base-T, Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n)
Optional: NFC, Bluetooth Low Energy
OTHERS
Standard: USB 2.0 (Host) x1, USB 3.0 (Host) x1, USB 2.0 (Device) x1;
Optional: Serial Interface, Copy Control Interface
Paper Supply Capacity (A4, 80gsm)
Standard: 3,550 sheets
250-sheet Multi-purpose tray, 1,100-sheet Paper Deck x 2, 550-sheet Paper Cassette x 2
Maximum: 7,050 sheets(with Paper Deck Unit-E1 or POD Deck Lite-C1)
Paper Output Capacity (A4, 80gsm)
Standard: 250 Sheets
Maximum: 500 Sheets (with Staple Finisher-Z1)
Finishing capabilities
Standard: Collate, Group
With External Finisher : Collate, Group, Offset, Staple
Supported media types
Paper Cassette:
Thin, Plain, Recycled, Thick, Colour, Pre-punched, Bond, Envelope*
*Envelope supported via standard cassette only.
Multi-purpose tray:
Thin, Plain, Recycled, Thick, Colour, Pre-punched, Transparency, Label, Bond, Envelope
Supported media sizes
Cassette 1:
Standard size: A4, A5, A6, B5, Envelopes [No. 10(COM 10), Monarch, ISO-C5, DL]Custom size: Min. 98.0 x 190.5 mm to 216.0 x 355.6 mm
Multi-purpose tray:
Standard size: A4, A5, A5R, A6, B5, Envelopes [No.10 (COM10), Monarch, ISO-C5, DL]Custom Size: 98.0 x 148.0 mm to 216.0 x 355.6 mm
Envelope custom size: 98.0 x 148.0 mm to 216.0 x 355.6 mm
Supported media weights
Cassette: 60 to 163 gsm
Multi-purpose tray: 60 to 220 gsm
Duplex: 60 to 163 gsm
Warm-up Time
From Power On:
10 seconds or Less *
* Time from device power-on, until copy ready (not print reservation)
From Sleep Mode: 10 Seconds or Less
Quick Startup Mode: 4 seconds or less *
* Time from device power-on to when key orerations can be performed on the touch panel desplay.
Dimensions (W x D x H)
iR-ADV C356i III/C256i III: 511 x 651 x 639 mm
iR-ADV C356P III: 511 x 651 x 541 mm
Installation Space (W x D)
Basic: 852 x 908 mm (with paper cassette open + Multi-purpose tray extended)
Fully Configured:1,407 x 908 mm (with Staple Finisher-Z1 + paper cassette open + Multi-purpose tray extended)
Weight
iR-ADV C356i III/C256i III: Approx. 49 kg (including toner)
iR-ADV C356P III: Approx. 42 kg (including toner)
Print Specifications
Print Speed (BW/CL)
iR-ADV C356i III/C356P III
35/35 ppm (A4), 26/26 ppm (A5R), 61/61 ppm (A5)*, 23/23 ppm (A6)*
* Single-sided
iR-ADV C256i III
25/25 ppm (A4), 26/26 ppm (A5R), 46/46 ppm (A5)*, 23/23 ppm (A6)*
* Single-sided
Print Resolution (dpi)
1200 x 1200 equivalent (1200dpi mode)
Page description languages
Standard: UFR II, PCL 6, Genuine Adobe PostScript Level 3
Direct Print
Direct printing available from USB memory, Advanced space, Remote UI and Web Access*
Supported file types: TIFF, JPEG, PDF, EPS, and XPS * Only PDF print from websites is supported
Printing from mobile and cloud
AirPrint, Mopria, Google Cloud Print, and Canon Business Print, and uniFLOW Online
A range of software and MEAP-based solutions are available to provide printing from mobile devices or internet-connected devices and cloud-based services depending on your requirements.
Please contact your sales representative for further information
Fonts
PCL fonts: 93 Roman, 10 Bitmap fonts, 2 OCR fonts, Andalé Mono WT J/K/S/T*1 (Japanese, Korean, Simplified and Traditional Chinese), Barcode fonts*2
PS fonts: 136 Roman
*1 Requires optional PCL International Font Set-A1
*2 Requires optional Barcode Printing Kit-D1
Print Features
Suspend Job Timeout, Profile Settings, Secured Print, Watermark, Header/Footer, Page Layout, Two-sided Printing, Collating, Booklet Printing, Grouping, Mixed Paper Sizes/ Orientations, Offsetting, Toner Reduction, Poster Printing, Forced Hold Printing
Operating System
UFRII: Windows 7 / 8.1 /10 / Server 2008 / Server 2008 R2 / Server 2012 / Server 2012 R2 / Server 2016, MAC OS X (10.7 or later)
PCL: Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 / Server 2008 / Server 2008 R2 / Server 2012 / Server 2012 R2 / Server 2016
PS: Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 / Server 2008 / Server 2008 R2 / Server 2012 / Server 2012 R2 / Server 2016, MAC OS X (10.7 or later)
PPD: MAC OS X (10.7 or later), Windows 7 / 8.1/ 10
SAP Device Types are available via the SAP Market Place.
Please refer to http://www.canon-europe.com/support/business-product-support for availability of print solutions for other operating systems and environments including AS/400, UNIX, Linux and Citrix.
Some of these solutions are chargeable.
Copy Specifications
Copy speed (BW/CL)
iR-ADV C356i III/C356P III
35/35 ppm (A4), 26/26 ppm (A5R), 61/61 ppm (A5)*, 23/23 ppm (A6)*
* Single-sided
iR-ADV C256i III
25/25 ppm (A4), 26/26 ppm (A5R), 46/46 ppm (A5)*, 23/23 ppm (A6)*
* Single-sided
First-Copy-Out Time (A4) (BW/CL)
iR-ADV C356i III: Approx. 5.1/6.9 seconds or less
iR-ADV C256i III: Approx. 6.9/9.4 seconds or less
Copy resolution (dpi)
Reading: 600 x 600
Printing: Up to 2.400 equivalent x 600
Multiple Copies
Up to 999 copies
Copy Density
Automatic or Manual (9 Levels)
Magnification
25% – 400% (1% Increments)
Preset Reduction 25%, 50%, 70%
Preset Enlargements 141%, 200%, 400%
Copy Features
Basic Preset R/E Ratios by Area, Paper Setting, Previous Setting, Favourite Setting, Finishing, Two-Sided, Density Adjustment, Original Type Selection, Interrupt Mode, Setting Confirmation/Cancel
Special Two-sided Original, Finishing, Job Build, N on 1, Density Adjustment, Original Type Selection, Page Numbering, Copy Set Numbering, Sharpness, Erase Frame, Secure Watermark, Print Date, Shift, Job Done Notice, Copy ID Card, Skip Blank Pages, Detect Feeder Multi Sheet Feed
Scanner Specifications
Type
Single-pass Duplexing Automatic Document Feeder* [2-sided to 2-sided (Automatic with DADF)]
* Detect Feeder Multi Sheet Feed is supported.
Document Feeder Paper Capacity (80 gsm)
up to100 Sheets
Acceptable Originals and weights
Platen: Sheet, Book, 3-Dimensional Objects (Height: Up to 30 mm, Weight: up to 2kg)
Document Feeder media weight :
1-sided scanning: 42* to 128 gsm (BW), 64 to 128 gsm (CL)
2-sided scanning: 50 to 128 gsm (BW), 64 to 128 gsm (CL)
* A6: 50 to 128 gsm
Supported media sizes
Platen: max. scanning size: 216.0 x 355.6 mm
Document Feeder media size: A4, A5, A6, B5, Custom size: 105.0 x 148.0 mm to 216.0 x 355.6 mm
Scan Speed (ipm: BW/CL, A4)
Single-sided Scanning: 50 /50 (300 x 300 dpi), 50 /50 (300 x 600 dpi), 30 /30 (600 x 600 dpi)
Double-sided Scanning: 100 /100 (300 x 300dpi), 100 /100 (300 x 600 dpi), 50 /50 (600 x 600 dpi)
Scan Resolution (dpi)
600 x 600, 400 x 400, 300 x 300, 200 x 400, 200 x 200, 200 x 100i, 150 x 150, 100 x 100
Pull Scan Specifications
Colour Network ScanGear2. For both TWAIN and WIA
Supported OS: Windows 7/8.1/10
Windows Server 2008/Server 2008 R2/Server 2012/Server 2012 R2/Server 2016
Scan Method
Send functionality available on all models
Scan to USB Memory Key: Available on all models
Scan to Mobile Devices and cloud-based services: A range of solutions is available to provide scanning to mobile devices or cloud-based services depending on your requirements. Please contact your sales representative for further information.
TWAIN/WIA Pull scanning available on all models
Send Specifications
Destination
E-mail/Internet FAX (SMTP), SMB v3.0, FTP, WebDAV, Mail Box, Super G3 FAX (Optional for iR-ADV C256i III/C356i III), IP Fax(Optional for iR-ADV C256i III/C356i III)
Address book
LDAP (2,000)/Local (1,600)/Speed dial (200)
Send resolution (dpi)
600 x 600, 400 x 400, 300 x 300, 200 x 400, 200 x 200, 200 x 100, 150 x 150, 100 x 100
Communication protocol
File: FTP (TCP/IP), SMB v3.0, WebDAV
E-mail/I-Fax: SMTP, POP3
File Format
Standard: TIFF, JPEG, PDF(Compact, Searchable, Apply policy, Optimize for Web, PDF A/1-b, Encrypted), XPS(Compact, Searchable), Office Open XML (PowerPoint, Word), PDF/XPS(Device Signature)
Optional: PDF(Trace&Smooth), PDF/XPS(User Signature)
Universal Send Features
Original Type Selection, Two-sided Original, Density Adjustment, Sharpness, Erase Frame, Job Build, Sender’s Name (TTI), Delayed Send, Preview, Job Done Notice, File Name, Subject/Message, Reply-to, E-mail Priority, TX Report, Original Content Orientation, Skip Blank Pages, Detect Feeder Multi Sheet Feed
Fax Specifications
Maximum Number of Connection Lines
2
Modem Speed
Super G3: 33.6 kbps
G3: 14.4 kbps
Compression Method
MH, MR, MMR, JBIG
Resolution (dpi)
400 x 400, 200 x 400, 200 x 200, 200 x 100
Sending/Recording Size
A4, A5*, A6* and B5*
*Sent as A4
FAX memory
Up to 30,000 pages
Speed dials
Max. 200
Group dials/destinations
Max. 199 dials
Sequential broadcast
Max. 256 addresses
Memory backup
Yes
Fax Features
Original Type Selection, Two-sided Original, Density (for Scanning), Sharpness, Erase Frame, Job Build, Sender’s Name (TTI), Selecting the Telephone Line, Direct Send, Delayed Send, Preview, Job Done Notice, TX Report, Detect Feeder Multi Sheet Feed
Store Specifications
Mail Box (Number Supported)
100 User Inboxes, 1 Memory RX Inbox,
50 Confidential Fax Inboxes
30,000 Maximum Pages Stored
Advanced Space
Communication Protocol: SMB or WebDAV
Supported Client PC: Windows (Windows 7/8.1/10)
Concurrent Connections (Max.): SMB: 64, WebDAV: 3 (Active Sessions)
Advanced Space available disc space
Approx. 16GB (Standard HDD)
Memori Media: Standard: USB Memory
Advanced Space features
Authentication for Advanced Space Log-in, Sort Function, Printing a PDF File with a Password, imageWARE Secure Audit Manager Support
Security Specifications
Authentication and Access Control
Standard: Universal Login Manager (Device and Function Level Log-in), uniFLOW Online Express*, User Authentication, Department ID Authentication, Access Management System
Optional: My Print Anywhere secure print (Requires uniFLOW)
* No charge for this solution; however activation is required.
Document Security
Standard: Secure Print, Adobe LiveCycle® Rights Management ES2.5 Integration, Encrypted PDF, Encrypted Secure Print, Device signatures, Secure Watermarks
Optional: User signatures, Document Scan lock
Network Security
Standard: IP/Mac Address Filtering, IPSEC, TLS Encrypted Communication, SNMP V3.0, IEEE 802.1X, IPv6, SMTP Authentication, POP Authentication before SMTP, S/MIME
Data
Standard: Trusted Platform Module (TPM), Hard Disk Password Lock, Hard Disk Drive Erase, Mail Box Password Protection, Hard Disk Drive Encryption(FIPS140-2 Validated), Common Criteria Certification (DIN ISO 15408)
Optional: Data Loss Prevention (Requires uniFLOW)
Environmental Specifications
Operating Environment
Temperature: 10 to 30 ºC
Humidity: 20 to 80 % RH (Relative Humidity)
Power Source
i220-240 V (±10 %), 50/60 Hz (±2 Hz), 3.9 Amp
Plug (Main Unit) CEE 7/7 (230V)
Power Consumption
Maximum: Approx. 1,500 W
Printing: 575.4 W*1 (iR-ADV C356i III/ 256i III) [while ADF copying (color mode, duplex, with Cassette Feeding unit-AK1)]488.5 W*1 (iR-ADV C356P III) [while LAN Print (color mode, duplex, with Cassette Feeding unit-AK1)]Standby: Approx. 40.3 W*1
Sleep mode: Approx. 0.8 W*2
Plugin Off: Approx. 0.1 W*3
*1 Reference value: measured one unit
*2 0.8W sleep mode is not available in all circumstances due to certain settings.
*3 Reference value, Quick startup mode OFF
Noise levels (BW/CL)
Sound Power Level (LwAd)
Active(BW/CL): iR-ADV C356i III/C356P III: 71.8/71.8 dB or Less*1 , iR-ADV C256i III: 70.2/70.2 dB or Less*1
Standby: iR-ADV C356i III/ C256i III: 26 dB*2, iR-ADV-C356P III: 25 dB*2
Sound Pressure (LpAm)
Bystander’s position: (2-sided/1-sided)
Active(BW): iR-ADV C356i III/C356P III: 52/52 dB*2, iR-ADV C256i III: 50/49 dB*2
Active(CL): iR-ADV C356i III: 52/53 dB*2, iR-ADV C356P III: 53/51 dB*2, iR-ADV C256i III: 50/50 dB*2
Standby: iR-ADV C356i III/C356P III 8 dB*2, iR-ADV C256i III: 8 dB*2
*1 DE-UZ205 (2017) compliant (*Data taken from Blue Angel Standard value)
*2 Reference value: measured only one unit with ISO7779, described with ISO9296 (1988)
Standards
Blue Angel
Consumables
Toner Cartridge
C-EXV 55 TONER BK/C/M/Y
Toner yield (Estimated @ 5% coverage)
C-EXV 55 TONER BK: 23,000 pages
C-EXV 55 TONER C/M/Y: 18,000 pages
Software and Printer management
Tracking and reporting
Universal Login Manager (ULM):
Manage your costs easily by using the embedded reporting capability to identify and control costs on a user-based level by device.
uniFLOW Online Express: Combining with ULM you can gain further control and highlight expenditures per users/department and pinpoint where costs can be scaled down from a central cloud based location.
Remote management tools
iW Management Console:
Server-based software for centralised management of a fleet of devices (includes monitoring or consumables, status monitoring and alerts, distribution of address books, configuration settings, firmware and MEAP applications, meter capture and reporting, driver and resource management)
eMaintenance:
Compatible with eMaintenance services via embedded RDS (Enables meter capture, automatic consumables management, remote diagnostics and reporting for service providers to offer efficient, fast and proactive maintenance)
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
Scanning software
Network ScanGear:
TWAIN-compliant scanner driver that enables computers on a network to use the pull scan functionality of the device
Optimisation tools
Canon Driver Configuration Tool:
A utility for changing the factory default settings of Canon print drivers
NetSpot Device Installer:
Simple utility software that allows you to make network protocol settings for Canon devices connected to your network.
Platform
MEAP (Multifunctional Embedded Application Platform):
A powerful JAVA Embedded Platform for Canon devices which provides tight coupling between a range of software solutions and the device.
MEAP Web:
Web service alternative to MEAP that allows MFP applications to be developed and deployed via web services
Document Administration
IW DESKTOP:
Powerful print publishing software which easily combines documents from different sources and file formats, applies finishing with preview and templates to create professional looking documents. Includes PDF creation, annotation and compression capabilities for simple digital workflows such as proofing and authorisation
Paper Supply options
CASSETTE MODULE-AE1
Paper Capacity: 550 sheets (80 gsm)
Paper Type: Thin, Plain, Recycled, Thick, Colour, Pre-punched, Bond
Paper Size: A4, A5, B5, Custom size: 98.0 x 190.5 mm to 216.0 x 355.6 mm
Paper Weight: 60 to 163 gsm
Power Source: From the Main Unit
Dimensions (W x D x H): 511 x 508 x 159 mm (attached to the main unit)
Weight: Approx. 10 kg
Cassette feeding unit-AJ1
Paper Capacity: 550 sheets (80 gsm)
Paper Type: Thin, Plain, Recycled, Thick, Colour, Pre-punched, Bond
Paper Size: A4, A5, B5, Custom size: 98.0 x 190.5 mm to 216.0 to 355.6 mm
Paper Weight: 60 to 163 gsm
Power Source: From the Main Unit
Dimensions (W x D x H): 511 x 508 x 425 mm (attached to the main unit)
Weight: Approx. 16 kg
Cassette feeding unit-AK1
Paper Capacity: 550 sheets x 3 (80 gsm)
Paper Type: Thin, Plain, Recycled, Thick, Colour, Pre-punched, Bond
Paper Size: A4, A5, B5, Custom size: 98.0 x 190.5 mm to 216.0 to 355.6 mm
Paper Weight: 60 to 163 gsm
Power Source: From the Main Unit
Dimensions (W x D x H): 511 x 508 x 425 mm (attached to the main unit)
Weight: Approx. 19 kg
Output Options
STAPLE FINISHER-Z1 (External)
Number of Trays: 1
Tray Capacity: A4, A5, A5R, A6, B5: 500 sheets
Paper Weight: 60 to 220 gsm
Staple Position: Corner
Staple Capacity: 30 sheets (up to 105 gsm) [including 2 cover paper (up to 220 gsm)]Power Source: From the Main Unit
Dimensions (W x D x H): 555* x 459 x 301 mm (attached to the Main unit)
Weight: Approx. 14 kg
Hardware Accessories
Card Readers
MiCARDPLUS FOR ULM – A proximity card reader for card based user authentication, supporting multiple card technologies (HID, HiTag, Casi Rusco, Indala and MiFare etc.). Integrates with Universal Login Manager and uniFLOW
COPY CARD READER-F1 – Magnetic physical card access system. (Integrates with Department ID, not for use with uniFLOW)
COPY CARD READER ATTACHMENT-B5 – Attachment kit for Copy Card Reader-F1 only.
Others
INSTANT STAPLER-A1 – Portable stapler that allows instant stapling of up to 50 sheets.
Security Options
Document Security
DOCUMENT SCAN LOCK KIT-B2 – Increases document security by embedding hidden track and lock code within copied or printed documents to restrict unauthorised copying, sending, and faxing
System and Controller options
Print Accessories
PCL INTERNATIONAL FONT SET-A1 – Adds PCL support for Andalé Mono WT J/K/S/T (Japanese/Korean/Simplified Chinese/Traditional Chinese).
Barcode Printing
BARCODE PRINTING KIT-D1 – Provides the ability to print 1D and 2D barcodes on output using jet caps technology.
Send Options
UNIVERSAL SEND DIGITAL USER SIGNATURE KIT-C1 – Ensures the authenticity of a PDF/XPS by identifying the user that sent the document through a visible and/or invisible digital signature.
UNIVERSAL SEND TRACE & SMOOTH PDF KIT-A1 – Enables the device to create and send Trace and Smooth PDF
System Accessories
COPY CONTROL INTERFACE KIT-A1: Allows connection (CCVI I/F) between 3rd party copy control terminal and Canon’s iR-ADV range for cost recovery use.
SERIAL INTERFACE KIT-K3 – Serial interface for Cost Recovery Solutions.
CONNECTION KIT – A1 for BLUETOOTH LE- Bluetooth chip is an option for enabling the communication between main unit and other devices using Bluetooth
NFC KIT-C1 – NFC Kit is optional kit enabling the communication between main unit and other devices using NFC.
Fax Accessories
SUPER G3 FAX BOARD-AT1 – Adds fax functionality.
SUPER G3 2ND LINE FAX BOARD-AT1 – 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-B1 – (Requires Super G3 FAX Board-AT1) Enables users to send and receive Fax documents via IP Fax network
Other Options
Accessibility Accessories
ADF ACCESS HANDLE-A1 – Attaches to the document feeder, making access easier for seated users.
Staple Cartridge
STAPLE-P1 – For stapling (2 x 5,000 pcs)