Name: imageFORCE C5100 Series
Brand: Canon

imageFORCE C5100 Series

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Brilliant Colour Meets Security Built for Business

The imageFORCE C5100 series multifunction printer delivers vivid, high-quality colour and exceptional print quality through innovations like D² Exposure Technology. A versatile MFD for modern businesses, it also features seamless connectivity — even for cloud workflows — and enterprise-grade security. It’s engineered to power productivity and integrate smartly into today’s digital workplace.

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Key Features

A3 Colour

Print speed of up to 70/70 pages per minute (CL/BW)

Features

Precise Colour, Impressive Clarity

Achieve sharp lines, and balanced colour with Canon’s advanced D² Exposure Technology and 4,800 × 2,400 dpi resolution. Ideal for businesses producing detailed reports, proposals or creative assets that demand a professional edge.

Smart Security

The imageFORCE C5100 series comes equipped with real-time Syslog alerts, firmware integrity checks, and machine-learning-driven security setting recommendations. Trellix whitelist protection blocks unauthorised programs, while support for TLS 1.3, IPSec, WPA3, and TPM encryption ensures secure communication and protects sensitive credentials.

Flexible Connectivity

Print effortlessly from smartphones and tablets with Canon PRINT, Apple AirPrint, and Google Cloud Print. Connect to leading cloud storage platforms such as Google Drive™, Dropbox, and OneDrive™ for easier collaboration. Our imageFORCE devices also offers optional end-to-end solutions for print management, document capture, and data & document management — all designed to streamline workflows and boost productivity.

Machine Type	A3 Colour Multifunctional
Core Functions	Print, Copy, Scan, Send, Store and Optional Fax
Processor	Dual Core Processor
Control Panel	10.1" TFT LCD WSVGA Colour Touch panel
Memory	Standard: RAM: 6.0 GB
Storage	Standard: (SSD) 256 GB Optional: (SSD) 1 TB
Interface Connection	NETWORK Standard: 1000Base-T/100Base-TX/10Base-T Optional: Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 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, 80 gsm)	Standard: 1,200 sheets 100-sheet Multi-purpose tray x 1 550-sheet Paper cassette x 2 Maximum: 6,350 sheets (with High Capacity Cassette Feeding Unit-F1 + Paper Deck Unit-F2/F3)
Paper Output Capacity (A4, 80 gsm)	Maximum: 3,450 Sheets (with Staple Finisher-AB3 or Paper Folding/Booklet Finisher-A2 and 3^rd Copy Tray Kit-A1)
*Finishing Capabilities^1**	Collate, Group, Offset, Staple, Saddle Stitch, Hole Punch, Eco Staple, Staple On Demand, V-fold, C-fold, Z-fold
Supported Media Types	Multi-purpose Tray: Thin, Plain, Recycled, Eco, Colour, Heavy, Coated, Tracing, Bond, Transparency, Label, Pre-punched, Letterhead, Tab, Envelope Paper Cassette (Upper/Lower): Thin, Plain, Recycled, Eco, Colour, Heavy, Bond, Transparency, Pre-punched, Letterhead, Envelope^*2
Supported Media Sizes	Multi-purpose Tray: Standard Size: SRA3, A3, A4, A4R, A5, A5R, A6R, B4, B5, B5R Custom Aize: 98.0 x 139.7 mm to 320.0 x 457.2 mm Free Size: 98.0 x 139.7 mm to 320.0 x 457.2 mm Envelopes: COM 10 No.10, Monarch, DL, ISO-C5 Envelope Custom Size: 98.0 x 98.0 mm to 320.0 x 457.2 mm Upper Cassette: Standard Size: A4, A5, A5R, A6R, B5 Custom Size: 98.0 x 148.0 mm to 297.0 x 215.9 mm Envelopes: COM10 No.10, Monarch, DL, ISO-C5 Lower Cassette: Standard Size: A3, A4, A4R, A5, A5R, A6R, B4, B5, B5R Custom Size: 98.0 x 148.0 mm to 304.8 x 457.2 mm Envelopes: COM10 No.10, Monarch, DL, ISO-C5
Supported Media Weights	Multi-purpose Tray: 52 to 300 gsm Paper Cassette (Upper): 52 to 256 gsm Paper Cassette (Lower): 52 to 300 gsm Duplex: 52 to 256 gsm
Warm-up Time	Quick Startup Mode: 4 seconds or less^3 From Power On: 6 seconds or less^4 From Sleep Mode: 7 seconds or less (imageFORCE C5170) 6 seconds or less (imageFORCE C5160/C5150/C5140)
Dimensions (W x D x H)	620 x 722 x 937 mm
Installation Space (W x D)	Basic: 1,050 x 1,162 mm (Right Cover Open with Multi-purpose tray extended + Cassette Drawers Open) Fully Configured: 2,044 x 1,162 mm (Staple Finisher-AB3/Paper Folding/Booklet Finisher-A2 with the extension tray extended + Paper Folding Unit-L1 + Paper Deck Unit-F2 + Cassette Drawers open)
*Weight^5**	Approx. 105 kg

Print Speed (BW and CL)	imageFORCE C5170 Up to 70 ppm (A4, A5^6, A5R, A6R^6), up to 36 ppm (A3), up to 42 ppm (A4R) imageFORCE C5160 Up to 60 ppm (A4, A5^6, A5R, A6R^6), up to 32 ppm (A3), up to 36 ppm (A4R) imageFORCE C5150 Up to 50 ppm (A4, A5^6, A5R, A6R^6), up to 27 ppm (A3), up to 30 ppm (A4R) imageFORCE C5140 Up to 40 ppm (A4, A5^6, A5R, A6R^6), up to 20 ppm (A3), up to 24 ppm (A4R)
Print Resolution (dpi)	4,800 x 2,400
Page Description Languages	Standard: UFR II, PCL6/PCL5 Optional: Adobe PostScript 3
Direct Print	Supported file types: PDF, EPS, TIFF/JPEG, and XPS
Printing from Mobile and Cloud	AirPrint, Mopria®, IPP Everywhere, Canon PRINT, uniFLOW Online, Universal Print and Cloud Connector 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.
OS Standard Printing	Android/Windows® 10/Windows® 11/Chrome OS/macOS (11.2.2 or later) /iOS (15.2 or later)/iPadOS
Fonts	PS fonts: 136 Roman PCL fonts: 93 Roman, 10 Bitmap fonts, 2 OCR fonts, Andalé Mono WT J/K/S/T^7 (Japanese, Korean, Simplified and Traditional Chinese), Barcode fonts^8
Operating System	UFRII: Windows® 10/11/Server2016/Server2019/Server2022/Server2025, macOS (10.14 or later) PCL: Windows® 10/11/Server2016/Server2019/Server2022/Server2025 PS: Windows® 10/11/Server2016/Server2019/Server2022/Server2025, macOS (10.14 or later) PPD: Windows® 10/11/Server2016/Server2019/Server2022/Server2025, macOS (10.14 or later) As of Dec. 2024

Copy Speed (BW and CL)	imageFORCE C5170 Up to 70 ppm (A4, A5^6, A5R, A6R^6), up to 36 ppm (A3), up to 42 ppm (A4R) imageFORCE C5160 Up to 60 ppm (A4, A5^6, A5R, A6R^6), up to 32 ppm (A3), up to 36 ppm (A4R) imageFORCE C5150 Up to 50 ppm (A4, A5^6, A5R, A6R^6), up to 27 ppm (A3), up to 30 ppm (A4R) imageFORCE C5140 Up to 40 ppm (A4, A5^6, A5R, A6R^6), up to 20 ppm (A3), up to 24 ppm (A4R)
First-Copy-Out Time (A4, BW/CL)	imageFORCE C5170: Approx. 2.7/3.7 seconds or less imageFORCE C5160: Approx. 2.9/4.2 seconds or less imageFORCE C5150: Approx. 3.4/4.9 seconds or less imageFORCE C5140: Approx. 4.1/6.1 seconds or less
Copy Resolution (dpi)	600 x 600
Multiple Copies	Up to 999 copies
Copy Density	Automatic or Manual (9 Levels)
Magnification	Variable zoom: 25% to 400% (1% Increments)

Type	Single-pass Duplexing Automatic Document Feeder^*9[2-sided to 2-sided (Automatic)]
Document Feeder Paper Capacity (80 gsm)	Up to 200 Sheets
Document Feeder Acceptable Paper Weight	Document Feeder media weight: 38 to 220 gsm Note: An acceptable weight of A6R or smaller is 50 to 220 gsm.
Supported Media Sizes	Platen scanning size: Up to 297.0 x 431.8 mm Document Feeder media size: A3, A4, A4R, A5, A5R, A6R, B4, B5, B5R, B6R Custom size: 69.9 x 139.7 mm to 304.8 x 431.8 mm
Scan Speed (ipm, BW/CL, A4)	1-sided Scanning: 135/135 (300 x 300 dpi, send), 80/80 (600 x 600 dpi, copy) 2-sided Scanning: 270/270 (300 x 300 dpi, send), 160/90 (600 x 600 dpi, copy)
Scan Resolution (dpi)	600 x 600
Pull Scan Specifications	Colour Network ScanGear2 for both TWAIN and WIA Supported OS: Windows® 10/11/Server 2016/Server 2019/Server 2022/Server2025 As of Dec. 2024

Destination	Standard: E-mail/Internet FAX (SMTP^*10), SMB, FTP, WebDAV, Mail Box Optional: Super G3 FAX, IP Fax
Address Book	LDAP (2,000)/Local (1,600)/Speed dial (200)
Communication Protocol	File: FTP(TCP/IP), SMB3.1.1 (TCP/IP), WebDAV E-mail/I-Fax: SMTP, POP3
File Format	TIFF (MMR), JPEG^*11, PDF (Compact, Searchable, Optimize for Web, PDF/A-1b, Trace & Smooth, Encrypted, Device Signature, User Signature), XPS (Compact, Searchable, Device Signature, User Signature), Office Open XML (PowerPoint, Word)

Maximum Number of Connection Lines	4
Modem Speed	Super G3: 33.6 kbps G3: 14.4 kbps
Compression Method	MH, MR, MMR, JBIG
Resolution (dpi)	400 x 400 (Ultra Fine), 200 x 400 (Super Fine), 200 x 200 (Fine), 200 x 100 (Normal)
Sending / Receiving Size	Sending: A3, A4, A4R, A5^12, A5R^12, A6R^12, B4, B5^13, B5R^*12 Receiving: A3, A4, A4R, A5, A5R, B4, B5, B5R
FAX Memory	Up to 30,000 pages (2,000 jobs)
Speed Dials	Max. 200
Group Dials / Destinations	Max. 199 dials
Sequential Broadcast	Max. 256 addresses
Memory Backup	Yes

Mail Box (Number supported)	100 User Inboxes 1 Memory RX Inbox 50 Confidential Fax Inboxes Maximum 10,000 Pages (2,000 jobs) Stored as a guideline
Advanced Box	Communication Protocol: SMB or WebDAV Supported Client PC: Windows® 10/11 Concurrent Connections (Max.): SMB: 64, WebDAV: 3
Advanced Box Available Disc Space	Standard: 16 GB (With option: Max. 480 GB)

Authentication & Access Control	User Authentication (Picture Login, Picture and PIN Login, Card Login, Username and Password Login, Function Level Login, Mobile Login), Department ID Authentication (Department ID and PIN Login, Function Level Login), uniFLOW Online/uniFLOW (PIN Login, Picture Login, Picture and PIN Login, Card Login, Card and PIN Login, Username and Password Login, Department ID and PIN Login, Function Level Login), Cloud Connector (PIN Login), Microsoft Entra ID (PIN Login, Card Login), Two-Factor Authentication at LUI/RUI, Access Management System (Access Control)
Document Security	Print Security (Secure Print, Encrypted Secure Print, Forced Hold Printing, uniFLOW Secure Print^*14), Receive Data Security (Confidential Fax Inbox Forwarding Received Documents Automatically), Scan Security (Encrypted PDF, Device Signature PDF/XPS, User Signature PDF/XPS), BOX Security (Mail Box Password Protected, Advanced Space Access Control), Send Data Security (Setting for requesting password input per transmission, Restricted E-mail/File send functions, Confirming FAX number, Allow/Restrict Fax Driver Transmissions, Allow/Restrict Sending from History, S/MIME Support), Secure Watermark
Network Security	TLS 1.3, IPSec, IEEE802.1X authentication, SNMP V3.0, Firewall Functionality (IP/MAC Address Filtering), Dual Network Support (Wired LAN/Wireless LAN, Wired LAN/Wired LAN), WPA3 (using Wi-Fi), Enabling/Disabling (Network Applications, Remote UI, USB Interface), G3 FAX separation from LAN, USB Port separation from LAN, Prohibit the execution of files stored in Advanced Space in the MFP, Scan and Send-Virus Concerns for E-mail Reception
Device Security	Protecting SSD Data [SSD Data Encryption (FIPS140-3), SSD Lock], Standard SSD Initialize, Initialize (NIST 800-88 PURGE LEVEL), Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0), Job Log Conceal Function, Protecting MFP Software Integrity: Verify System at Startup (NIST SP800-193: Protection), Checking MFP Software Integrity & Platform Firmware Resiliency: Automatic System Recovery (NIST SP800-193: Recovery), Runtime Intrusion Detection: Trellix Embedded Control, HCD-PP Common Criteria Certification^*15
Device Management & Auditing	Administrator Password, Digital Certificate And Key Management, SAN certificates, Audit Log, Cooperating with External Security Audit System (SIEM: Security Information and Event Management), Image Data Logging, Security Policy Setting

Operating Environment	Temperature: 10 to 30⁰C Humidity: 20 to 80 % RH (Relative Humidity)
Power Source	220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 6 A
Power Consumption	Maximum: imageFORCE C5170: Approx. 2,000 W imageFORCE C5160/C5150/C5140: Approx. 1,800 W Sleep Mode: Approx. 0.5 W^*16

Toner Cartridges	NPG-1001 BK/C/M/Y NPG-1001L C/M/Y
Toner Yield (Estimated @5% coverage)	NPG-1001 BK: 63,000 pages NPG-1001 C/M/Y: 54,500 pages NPG-1001L C/M/Y: 24,000 pages

Tracking and Reporting	uniFLOW Online
Remote Management Tools	iW Enterprise Management Console Monitoring Service Remote Distribution & Management Service
Scanning Software	Colour Network ScanGear 2
Optimisation Tools	Canon Driver Configuration Tool
Platform	MEAP (Multifunctional Embedded Application Platform)

Optional / Standard	Optional on all models
Name	imagePASS-T1 (Embedded)
Print Resolution (dpi)	1,200 x 1,200, 600 x 600
Page Description Language(s)	Adobe PS3, PCL6, Adobe PDF Print Engine (Optional)
Memory	8 GB (4 GB x 2)
Hard Disk Drive	500 GB SATA
System	FS500
Fonts	PS: 138 Fonts PCL: 113 Fonts
Supported Operating Systems	Windows® 10 32 bit^*17 and 64 bit/Windows® 11/Windows® Server 2016/Windows® Server 2019/Windows® Server 2022/macOS 12, 13, 14
Interface	2 x Ethernet (1000Base-T/100Base-TX/10Base-T), USB 3.0 x 2 (Rear)
Network Protocols	TCP/IP (FTP, SMTP, POP, HTTP, SNMP, LDAP, SLP, SMB, LPD, IPP, WS-Discovery, Bonjour, Direct Mobile Printing, Port9100, SNTP, 802.1X, DHCP, DNS, NTP)
Direct Print	PDF1.7, EPS, TIFF6, JDF1.4/JMF (Optional)
VDP	FreeForm v1, v2.1
Fiery Print Controller Standard Features	Fiery Command WorkStation 7/Paper Catalog/Fiery Spot-On/Fiery Remote Scan
Fiery Print Controller Options	Fiery Impose/Fiery Compose/Fiery Impose and Compose/Fiery Automation package/Fiery Colour Right package/Fiery JobExpert and PDF Processing Kit
HW Platform	E500
Base OS	Debian of Linux
Power Source	AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz; 1.5 A (100 V) - 1.0 A (240 V)
Maximum Power Consumption	55 W

Cassette Feeding Unit-AYl	Paper Capacity: 2 x 550 sheets (80 gsm) Paper Type: Thin, Plain, Recycled, Eco, Colour, Heavy, Bond, Transparency, Pre-punched, Letterhead Paper Size: A3, A4, A4R, A5, A5R, A6R, B4, B5, B5R Custom Size: 98.0 x 148.0 mm to 304.8 x 457.2 mm Paper Weight: 52 to 300 gsm
High Capacity Cassette Feeding Unit-F1	Paper Capacity: 2,450 sheets (80 gsm) Paper Type: Thin, Plain, Recycled, Eco, Colour, Heavy, Bond, Pre-punched, Letterhead Paper Size: A4 Paper Weight: 52 to 300 gsm
Paper Deck Unit-F2/F3	(Requires Cassette Feeding Unit-AY1 or High Capacity Cassette Feeding Unit-F1) Paper Capacity: 2,700 sheets (80 gsm) Paper Type: Thin, Plain, Colour, Recycled, Heavy, Pre-punched Paper Size: A4, B5 Paper Weight: 52 to 256 gsm

1^st Copy Tray Kit-B1 (Standard)	Capacity (with 80 gsm paper): A4, A5, A5R, A6R, B5: 250 sheets SRA3, A3, A4R, B4, B5R: 100 sheets Paper Weight: 52 to 300 gsm
Inner 2way Tray-M1	(Requires 1^st Copy Tray Kit-B1) Tray Capacity (with 80 gsm paper) Upper Tray: A4, A5, A5R, A6R, B5: 100 sheets SRA3, A3, A4R, B4, B5R: 50 sheets Paper Weight: 52 to 300 gsm
3^rd Copy Tray Kit-A1	Capacity (with 80 gsm paper): A4, A5R, B5: 100 sheets A3, A4R, B4, B5R: 75 sheets Paper Weight: 52 to 300 gsm
Inner Finisher-N1	Tray Capacity (with 80 gsm paper): Upper Tray: SRA3, A3, A4, A4R, A5, A5R, A6R, B4, B5, B5R: Approx. 45 sheets Lower Tray: A4, A5, A5R, B5: Approx. 500 sheets A3, A4R, B4, B5R: 250 sheets A6R: 30 sheets SRA3, Envelope: 10 sheets Paper Weight: 52 to 300 gsm Staple Position: Corner, Double Staple Capacity (52 to 90 gsm): A4, B5: 50 sheets A4R: 40 sheets A3, B4: 30 sheets Eco Staple: A3, A4, B4, B5: 10 sheets (52 to 64 gsm) 8 sheets (65 to 81.4 gsm) 6 sheets (82 to 105 gsm) Staple On Demand: Approx. 40 sheets (80 gsm)
Staple Finisher-AB3	(Requires Buffer Pass Unit-R1) Tray Capacity (with 80 gsm paper): Upper Tray: A4, A5, A5R, A6R, B5: Approx. 250 sheets SRA3, A3, A4R, B4, B5R: Approx. 125 sheets Lower Tray: A4, A5, A5R, B5: 3,000 sheets SRA3, A3, A4R, B4, B5R: 1,500 sheets A3, B4 (Z-fold^19): 30 sheets A4R (Z-fold^19): 10 sheets A6R: 250 sheets Envelopes: Monarch: 30 sheets, COM10 No.10, DL, ISO-C5: 100 sheets Paper Weight: Upper Tray: 52 to 256 gsm Lower Tray: 52 to 300 gsm Staple Position: Corner, Double Staple Capacity: (52 to 90 gsm) A4, B5: 65 sheets A4R: 40 sheets A3, B4: 30 sheets Eco Staple: A3, A4: 10 sheets (52 to 64 gsm) 8 sheets (65 to 81.4 gsm) 6 sheets (82 to 105 gsm) Staple On Demand: 65 sheets (52 to 90 gsm)
Paper Folding/Booklet Finisher-A2	(Requires Buffer Pass Unit-R1) (Includes the above Staple Finisher-AB3 basic staple specifications) Saddle Stitch/V-fold Paper Size: A3, A4R, B4 C-fold Paper Size: A3, A4R, B4 Saddle Stitch Staple Capacity: 20 sheets x 10 sets (52 to 81.4 gsm) (including 1 cover sheet 52 to 256 gsm) V-fold Capacity: Up to 5 sheets (52 to 105 gsm) C-fold Capacity: A4R: Up to 6 sheets (52 to 90 gsm), up to 5 sheets (91 to 128 gsm) A3, B4: Up to 5 sheets (64 to 128 gsm)
Paper Folding Unit-L1	(Requires Staple Finisher-AB3 or Paper Folding/Booklet Finisher-A2) Paper Size: A3, A4R, B4
Inner 2/3 Hole Puncher-D1	(Requires the Inner Finisher-N1) Two or Three Holes Acceptable Punch Paper Weight: 52 to 300 gsm Acceptable Punch Paper Size: Two holes: A3, A4, A4R, A5, B4, B5, B5R Three holes: A3, A4, B4, B5
Inner 2/4 Hole Puncher-D1	(Requires the Inner Finisher-N1) Two or Four Holes Acceptable Punch Paper Weight: 52 to 300 gsm Acceptable Punch Paper Size: Two holes: A3, A4, A4R, A5, B4, B5, B5R Four holes: A3, A4
2/3 Hole Puncher Unit-A1	(Requires either the Staple Finisher-AB3 or Paper Folding/Booklet Finisher-A2) Two or Three Holes Acceptable Punch Paper Weight: 52 to 300 gsm Acceptable Punch Paper Size: Two holes: A3, A4, A4R, A5, B4, B5, B5R Four holes: A3, A4, B4, B5
2/4 Hole Puncher Unit-A1	(Requires either the Staple Finisher-AB3 or Paper Folding/Booklet Finisher-A2) Two or Four Holes Acceptable Punch Paper Weight: 52 to 300 gsm Acceptable Punch Paper Size: Two holes: A3, A4, A4R, A5, B4, B5, B5R Four holes: A3, A4

Finishing capabilities vary depending on the options connected.
Envelope Feeder Attachment (standard) is required.
Time from device power-on to when the copy icon appears and is enabled to operate on the touch panel display.
Time from device power-on, until copy ready (not print reservation).
Including regular toner.
1-sided only.
Optional PCL International Font Set-A1 is required.
Optional Barcode Printing Kit-D1 is required.
Multi-Sheet Feed Detection is supported.
Available OAuth 2.0 authentication method on Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
Only Single page.
Sent as A4.
Sent as B4 short.
Requires uniFLOW Online / uniFLOW.
Validation pending.
0.5 W is not available in all circumstances due to certain settings.
Windows® 10 32 bit are supported by printer driver only.
Paper capacity may vary with different paper type/size.
Paper Folding Unit-L1 is required.

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