Canon MAXIFY GX1050 – 3-in-1 Wireless MegaTank Ink Tank Printer
The Canon MAXIFY GX1050 is a compact 3-in-1 ink tank printer designed for home offices and small businesses. It offers printing, scanning, and copying with very low running costs thanks to refillable MegaTank ink bottles and high page yields.
Key Features
- 3-in-1 functionality: Print, scan, copy
- MegaTank system: Refillable ink bottles (very low cost per page)
- Fast printing: 15 ipm (black), 10 ipm (color)
- Automatic duplex printing: Double-sided printing support
- 250-sheet cassette: Front-loading paper tray
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi (dual band), Ethernet, USB
- LCD display: 2.7"–6.7 cm touchscreen (varies by version)
Technical Specifications
- Print technology: Canon MegaTank inkjet (4-color system)
- Print resolution: Up to 600 × 1200 dpi
- Print speed: 15 ipm (mono), 10 ipm (color) :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Scanner type: Flatbed CIS scanner
- Scan resolution: Up to 1200 × 2400 dpi
- Paper capacity: 250 sheets
- Duty cycle: Designed for high-volume home/office use
Ink System
- Canon GI-55 ink bottles (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)
- High yield: up to ~3,000 pages per bottle set :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Ultra-low running cost vs cartridge printers
Functions & Software
- Print, scan, copy
- Cloud printing (Canon PRINT app)
- Scan to email / network folders
- Mobile printing: AirPrint, Mopria
- Auto duplex printing
Advantages
- Very low cost per page (MegaTank system)
- Good speed for home office (15 ipm)
- Reliable for high-volume document printing
- Ethernet + Wi-Fi support
- Strong text/document quality (office-focused)
Limitations
- No advanced photo printing system (not photo-oriented)
- No fax function
- Scan system is basic (no high-end feeder like premium office scanners)
- Not ideal for heavy creative/photo work
What’s Included
- Canon MAXIFY GX1050 printer
- 4 ink bottles (full starter set)
- Printheads (installed)
- Power cable
- Setup documentation
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