Canon C5250 imageRUNNER ADVANCE (Refurbished) Color Multifunction Copier

Product Features at a Glance

The Canon C5250 combines fast color output with scanning, copying, storage, networking, and optional finishing. Its 50 ppm Letter-size speed makes it suitable for shared workflows, while its 5,000-sheet maximum paper capacity supports larger print jobs.

The system also provides automatic duplexing, a color touchscreen, network connectivity, and security controls. Optional accessories allow the available configuration to be matched to different document workflows.

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Canon C5250 Color Copier for Everyday Business Printing

If color documents are part of your daily work, the Canon C5250 color copier gives you a practical central printing system. It can handle business documents that need more than simple black text.

The engine supports up to 1,200 × 1,200 dpi resolution. The image reader supports scanning at up to 600 × 600 dpi. This combination supports clear text, graphics, and color documents across common office applications.

The C5250 can also produce up to 999 copies in one job. Its copy magnification ranges from 25% to 400%, with adjustments available in 1% increments. This gives users control when documents need to be reduced or enlarged.

Fast Output for Shared Workgroups

Waiting for a shared printer can slow down an office. The Canon 5250 printer reaches up to 50 Letter-size pages per minute in both color and black-and-white output.

For Legal and Ledger-size documents, the published specifications list speeds of up to 28 pages per minute, depending on the operating configuration.

The first-copy time is approximately 3.9 seconds for black-and-white and 6 seconds for color. This helps reduce waiting when users need individual copies or short documents.

Canon C5250 Multifunction Printer for Scanning and Sending

The Canon C5250 multifunction printer is not limited to printing and copying. It also supports digital document workflows through scanning and sending functions.

With the compatible single-pass duplex document feeder, the system can scan both sides of a document automatically. The feeder holds up to 150 sheets, while duplex scanning can reach up to 120 images per minute at 300 dpi in Letter-size black-and-white and color scanning.

This can be useful when you need to turn paper documents into digital files without feeding every page manually.

Useful Digital Document Options

The system supports network TWAIN scanning and several document destinations. Depending on the installed configuration, users can send documents to email, file servers, SMB, FTP, WebDAV, or mailboxes.

USB memory support also provides another way to work with compatible documents. Supported file formats include options such as PDF, TIFF, JPEG, and XPS, depending on the configuration.

Flexible Paper Handling for Different Documents

Paper capacity becomes important when a copier serves several people. The Canon C5250 copier machine includes two 550-sheet paper cassettes and a 100-sheet stack bypass as standard equipment.

Optional paper-feeding equipment can increase the total capacity to 5,000 sheets. This gives businesses more room for longer print runs without constantly adding paper.

The machine supports common office sizes such as Letter, Legal, Ledger, Statement, and Executive. It can also handle media up to 12 × 18 inches through supported paper sources.

Supported media can include plain, recycled, color, coated, labels, transparencies, pre-punched paper, letterhead, and other compatible media. Paper weight limits depend on the selected tray and media type.

Automatic Two-Sided Printing

The C5250 includes automatic trayless duplexing for supported paper sizes. This allows users to produce two-sided documents without manually turning the pages.

Duplex printing can be useful for reports, proposals, training documents, internal paperwork, and other multi-page materials where reducing paper use is important.

Professional Finishing Options

Some offices need more than printed pages. They need documents that are ready to hand over, file, or distribute.

The Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE C5250 can support optional finishing equipment. Depending on the configuration, compatible options can provide stapling, punching, and booklet production.

Available options can include the Inner Finisher-E1, Staple Finisher-J1, Booklet Finisher-J1, External 2/3 Hole Puncher-B2, additional paper-feeding equipment, and an envelope feeder attachment.

Because refurbished machines can have different installed options, always confirm the exact configuration before purchasing.

Canon C5250 for Connected Office Workflows

A shared office copier needs a practical way to connect with different users. The Canon C5250 printer provides Gigabit Ethernet networking and USB 2.0 connectivity.

Its network interface supports 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet. The system also supports common network environments and operating platforms through compatible drivers and software.

Optional wireless LAN can provide another connection method where the installed configuration supports it.

Document Storage

The C5250 includes a standard 160 GB hard disk, with configurations supporting up to 1 TB. Canon's specifications also list storage through user inboxes and an Advanced Box environment.

This storage capability can help users manage documents directly through the multifunction system instead of treating the machine as a simple printer.

Business Document Security

Shared office machines can handle sensitive documents. The Canon IR ADV C5250 therefore includes several controls for managing access and protecting stored information.

Security functions include Department ID Management, user access controls, secured printing, SSL-encrypted communication, IP and MAC address filtering, HDD erase functions, HDD initialization, and HDD locking.

Some additional security functions are optional. The exact features available depend on the machine configuration.

Who Can Benefit From the Canon C5250?

The Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE C5250 suits users who need a shared color multifunction system rather than a basic desktop printer.

It can be considered for:

• Home offices with advanced document requirements
• Small and medium businesses
• Professional offices
• Administrative teams
• Accounting departments
• Marketing teams
• Educational environments
• Organizations with regular color document production