Canon PIXMA G1420 MegaTank Not 3 in 1

Description

🖨️ Canon PIXMA G1420 MegaTank: High-Volume Single-Function Printer

The Canon PIXMA G1420 MegaTank is a single-function (print-only) A4 inkjet printer designed for homes, students, and small offices that require high-volume printing at an extremely low running cost. As part of Canon’s MegaTank line, it features a refillable ink tank system that entirely replaces traditional ink cartridges.

This model is focused purely on efficient, economical printing without the added features of scanning, copying, or wireless connectivity, making it a reliable and straightforward choice for heavy-duty printing tasks.

💧 MegaTank System: Economy and Yield

The core value of the G1420 is its revolutionary ink tank system, which drastically reduces the long-term cost of printing:

• Integrated Ink Tanks: Features large, front-facing, transparent ink tanks that are integrated into the printer body, allowing for easy monitoring of ink levels.

• High Page Yield: A single set of ink bottles provides massive output, making printing highly economical.

  • Black: Up to 6,000 pages (or up to 7,600 pages in Economy mode).

  • Colour (C/M/Y): Up to 7,700 pages (or up to 8,100 pages in Economy mode).

• Refilling: The ink bottles are designed with unique, non-squeeze nozzles that ensure a clean, spill-free, and simple refill process.

• Ink Type: Uses Pigment Black ink for sharp, archival text documents and Dye-based Colour inks (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) for vivid photos and graphics.

⚙️ Printing Performance and Handling

The G1420 is built for speed and quality in basic document and photo printing:

• Function: Print Only (Single Function).

• Print Speed (ISO):

  • Mono: Approx. 9.1 images per minute (ipm).

  • Colour: Approx. 5.0 ipm.

• Photo Speed: Can print a 10×15 cm (4×6 inch) borderless photo in as fast as 45 seconds.

• Resolution: Achieves a maximum print resolution of 4800 x 1200 DPI.

• Paper Capacity: Equipped with a rear feed tray that holds up to 100 sheets of plain paper.

• Media Versatility: Supports various paper types and sizes, including plain paper, photo papers, and envelopes. It also supports borderless printing up to A4 size.

🔌 Connectivity and Design

Since the G1420 is an entry-level MegaTank model, it focuses on reliable wired connection:

• Connectivity: Features a simple Hi-Speed USB (B Port) for a direct, wired connection to a PC or laptop.

• User Interface: Features basic controls with intuitive LED indicators on the top panel for easy operation and status checks.

• Maintenance: Designed with a user-replaceable maintenance cartridge (often designated as MC-G02), which simplifies printer upkeep and extends the machine’s lifespan.

✅ Conclusion

The Canon PIXMA G1420 MegaTank is an excellent, no-frills choice for users whose primary and consistent need is high-volume, cost-effective printing. By foregoing wireless capability and all-in-one functions (scan/copy), it keeps the initial cost low while leveraging the huge savings provided by the MegaTank system. It is a robust workhorse ideal for document printing where low running cost is the absolute priority.