Product Description
Designed for home offices and small businesses, the Canon MAXIFY GX4020 delivers high-quality, low-cost printing, and outstanding wireless connectivity in a compact size. Get serious print productivity with a high page yield of up to 6,000 Black / 14,000 Color pages per full ink bottle set and a low cost per print of less than 2 cents per page1. The MAXIFY GX4020 comes with a full set of ink and a 3-year or 80,000 pages2 limited warranty so you can print with confidence. The MAXIFY GX4020 is easy to set up and maintain and offers great media versatility to print on a variety of media types and sizes, including business cards, envelopes, banners and more. Produce crisp, colorful documents quickly and cost-effectively with fast print speeds and a high quality 4-color pigment-based ink system. Keep printing with a large combined plain paper capacity of up to 350 sheets. Easily connect and print through high-speed USB, Ethernet, or wirelessly3 from computers or mobile devices. This model is backed by Canon's Service and Support network.
Dimension
Product Height : 9.9 inches
Product Width :15.8 inches
Product Depth :16.4 inches
Product Weight :20.9 pounds
Features
2.7" LCD Screen Get the job done easy with an intuitive and easy to use 2.7” LCD touch screen.
High page yield Print up to 6,000 black pages / 14000 color pages with just a single set of inks.6
Up to 600 X 1200 DPI9 Medium resolution for producing sharp text, even at 6 points or smaller, and graphics with thin lines and curves.
Ethernet connectivity Built-In Ethernet connection for Wired LAN support.
Wireless connect Easy Wi-Fi setup in minutes. Connect to Wi-Fi without the need for a computer.
Mobile device printing Print from your favorite mobile devices using the free Canon PRINT app, Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service.
Built-in duplex printing Print on both sides of the page without turning it over manually, to minimize your printing costs and help the environment.
More print, copy and scan solutions Automatically print 2-sided documents, scan documents to your computer or directly to e-mail, send quick faxes and more.
Inkjet printers are best for home or small business use They offer excellent print quality for photos and documents and accept a variety of paper types and sizes.
Easy to refill The ink bottles have a "keyed nozzle" design to only fit and fill the correct colo ink tank.
Easy setup Get running in just a few minutes thanks to a streamlined and easy setup process out of the box.
Compact size Not only are the MAXIFY GX series printers packed with features, they're also designed small to fit your workspace.
Auto Document Feeder Copy multi-page documents with ease with the 35-sheet ADF.
Disclaimers Page yield is the estimated value based on Canon individual testing method using ISO/IEC 24712 test chart and continuous printing simulation with full set of replacement ink bottles after initial setup.
Warranty is effective for three (3) years from date of original purchase or the printing of 80,000 pages, whichever comes first. Warranty program is subject to certain conditions and restrictions. See www.usa.canon.com/maxify-gx-series-warranty for details.
Wireless printing and scanning requires a working network with wireless 802.11b/g/n capability, operating at 2.4GHz or 5.0GHz. Wireless performance may vary based on terrain and distance between the printer and wireless network clients.
Requires an Internet connection and the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app, available for free on the App Store and at Google Play. Your device must be connected to the same working network with wireless 802.11 b/g/n capability as your printer
AirPrint functionality requires a compatible iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch device running iOS 7.0 or later, and an AirPrint-enabled printer connected to the same network as your iOS device. A printer connected to the USB port of your Mac, PC, AirPort Base station, or Time Capsule is not supported.
Requires Android™ mobile device with Android 4.4 operating system or later with the Mopria Print Service pre-loaded with that device and the compatible PIXMA printer on the same wireless network.
What's Included
MAXIFY GX4020 Wireless MegaTank Small Office All-in-One Printer
Set Up of Ink Bottles (GI-26: BK, C, M, Y)
Documentation
Power Cord
Fax Modular Cable
Reviews
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Guarded optimism
We haven't had much use yet, but my husband did not have complaints about set up - a real compliment. Hope to have more image experience in the near future, but so far, no problems. It's been a bad month for tech at our place so 4 stars are simply fearful expectations. Loved the previous Canon printer.
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Awesome Multifunction - Does Everything Well !
We have three users in our household and an indispensible need for a multifunction unit that "just works". We all love to print in full color, my spouse scans quit a few documents on a monthly basis and my daughter seems to invent a new art or scapbooking use for printer ink every other week. We previously used an HP full color laser that was marketed towards small office or home use. That has served us well for the last few years but we have always wanted to be able to do glossy photo prints and higher resolution graphics. I was thrilled to hook up the Maxify GX4020 with pigment based inks. This printer has a faster time to ready than our laser, Prints dual sided without issue and prints remarkably good photos. Straight out of the box I was laughing at the size of ink bottles - especially the black. Notably - the included bottles will be consumed in the first fill. Yes - that IS how large the tanks are ! After a quick search for replacement ink, I also noted that it's quite inexpensive to buy more. The first run setup took around 5 minutes to prime the printer and it self aligned. I used the app to setup the printer and wifi settings. I also checked through the onscreen settings, they are easy to navigate if you don't want to install an app on you phone. Torture testing - We have collectively scanned over 1000 pages already most of which were scanned via the ADF. I've managed to Jam the ADF two or three times with an inadvertantly folded over page which I consider to be user error. I have printed a stack of photos on photo paper - they are all crisp and vibrant with no streaks or banding. I have also printed out a few manuals from the 1950's complete with original technical drawings - black and line art print very fast and dual sided printing saves on paper. Our art loving teenager has printed a pile of patterned papers for scrapbooking and other projects and a good number of photos. This printer keeps doing exactly what it was made to do. Compatibility - Using the default driver on Windows 10/11 - we are able to print and scan without issue. ChromeOS / Android / Mac - Also can also print without issue and autodetect the printer. What I Love - ADF feeder - We have already scanned around 1000-1200 pages. The ADF feed is not "picky" and works well. Massive ink capacity, Low ink cost and waste tank is inexpensive to replace ( $14-17 at the time of this review ) Lots of extra features - Cloud ability, built in prints etc. . . go ahead and wander through the menus - nice suprise ! 5GHZ Wifi compatibility - THANK YOU ! - Room for improvement - Power Management - Defaults to power off after 12 hours requiring a physical power on to bring the printer back up. Periodic head purge and clean- I would love to be able to set the interval and just leave the printer powered on / asleep.
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Pretty decent printer.
Pretty good printer for being a inkjet. Been printing tax documents so not fully testing the capabilities out. Printer is a bit loud and somewhat slow compared to laserjet printers. As of this writing (2/6/2024) the printer is working fine for my needs and managed expectations.
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Not Canon's best quality.
Randomly disappears from our home Wi-Fi network at home. Sometimes cycling the printer off/on restores availability. Other times cycling the network is required. Very annoying. After just over 2 weeks of use, foam on scanned lid is falling off. Not an encouraging sign for durability. I scan frequently, wrestling the foam down with out moving the document is a pain.
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Great printer
I bought this to replace an HP printer that began blocking my 3rd party ink after a software update. Couldn't be happier with this purchase. The ink will cost me less than the 3rd party HP cartridges I've been purchasing. Printed colors are beautiful. The printer is much heavier and sturdier than the HP, which helps it to operate smoothly and quietly. I paid $329 on sale and have no regrets.
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Great all-in-one printer for daily or home office!
Design: The printer has a nice and attractive look. Considering the features available in this printer, it is just the right weight and has a compact design, so it easily fits onto a computer desk at home, or in a small home office. Features: This compact printer provides wireless printing at a low cost without the need for a computer if you don’t have one. This delivers smooth and excellent-quality prints. It has a 2.7"LCD touchscreen to operate and is quite user-friendly. The setup was easy and was completed in about 20-25 minutes. The only thing I can highlight is while setting up the printer, the screen visual is always showing the yellow ink to be filled and then closing the lid but instead, all the inks need to be filled before closing the lid and moving ahead. I was stuck at this point for some time but later everything was smooth. The Wi-Fi setup is easy and straightforward and within a few minutes, the printer can be used on Wi-Fi. I prefer to use it via AirPrint as it is very convenient for me. The other impressive feature is built-in automatic duplex printing which is not commonly available in compact-size printers, but this is definitely a great add-on. I love this feature as it is done automatically and helps to reduce the printing cost and also helps the environment in the process. In addition to print, I have verified the copy, scan and fax features too. The copy was almost identical to the original and the fax goes out pretty quickly. Overall, this is a great all-in-one printer for daily or home office that is easy to use, portable, and gives great quality prints.
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Excellent printer for the price.
I was concerned about getting this printer after other reviewers stated it was difficult to set up. Not sure what they were doing, but it was a breeze for me. Excellent quality printing and photos. Spent a little more on this printer but very happy I purchased this model.
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Perfect All-In-One printer for my home office!
For an All-In-One printer, I found the set-up of the Canon Maxify GX4020 to be surprisingly easy. The machine was packaged nicely in the box and was relatively easy to remove and get set up in my office. This printer comes with minimal paperwork; the manual (if needed) is found on the canon website via a QR code. The only thing missing in the setup instructions is a reminder to remove the orange packing tape. Once the tape is removed, you are ready to connect the power cord; press the ON button; and follow the instructions on the printer’s screen. The set-up process is pretty neat, as you are prompted and instructed on a screen that you can also interact with via touch inputs. Since the paperwork indicates that the ink will stain if spilled, I was somewhat concerned about adding the ink. My concerns were unfounded, as carefully removing the lids and adding the ink was quick and easy. The on-screen instructions only show adding one ink color at a time, but each of the 3 colors and the black are all added the same way. The way the bottles are made seems to keep the ink in until they are placed in the printer, meaning spilling them wasn’t a problem at all. There are three (yes, that’s three!) paper trays. The Cassette is for plain paper and the Rear Tray is for envelopes, photo paper, or legal paper. I haven’t used the Rear Flat Tray, but the manual indicates that it is for Paperboard. After adding the ink and the paper, I connected to my Wi-Fi using the printer’s touch screen. It was easy enough, but the password entry was reminiscent of old school texting (not fun!). With the Wi-Fi connected, I tried printing from an Apple computer, a PC, and my iPhone. Everything printed as it should. Also, there is the option for double-sided printing. On the printer screen, touch Settings, then Feed Settings to change the paper size and type for the printer trays. There is a setting labeled Detect Paper Setting Mismatch, which is automatically enabled, so I disabled it. Using the touch screen to adjust settings is simple, and so far I haven’t found the printer to be difficult to use. Next, I tried the scanner. On my Apple computer I opened the Printers & Scanners, clicked on the Canon GX4020, then I clicked Open Scanner and scanned from my computer. On the PC, I downloaded a Microsoft Scan app and used it to scan. On my iPhone, I downloaded the Canon PRINT app using the QR code on the printer’s screen. Both the flatbed and the feeder scanned nicely: I didn’t have any jams with the feeder, but for double-sided images, I had to scan side one and then flip the pages for side two. Copying is accomplished pretty similarly to scanning and was very easy to do. The print quality is phenomenal. I printed some sheets with text and some graphics, and everything was clear, crisp, and well defined with great colors. Next, I tried printing out some glossy photos using some photo paper I had. These really turned out awesome and looked pretty similar to photos you might get developed from the store. With the copying feature, I copied some color documents I had, and the results were vivid and sharp. Overall, there doesn’t seem to be any task that this printer can’t handle. I haven’t had a reason to use the fax feature yet, but so far this seems to be a great multifunction printer. I especially like that the Canon Maxify GX4020 can print 6,000 pages in black and white, or 14,000 pages in color (according to their website) on a new “full ink bottle set”. With the set-up ink included in the package, it can print 5,000 black and white pages, and 5,000 color pages. Canon also states that this printer has a 3 year or 80,000 sheet warranty, meaning it will likely last the average user for a very long time. Speaking of lasting a long time, the build quality on this printer seems very good. Everything feels high quality, and little details like being able to visually see the ink levels are nice touches that Canon implemented in its design. This printer will definitely become my “go-to” device anytime I need to print, scan, or copy documents and pictures. With its ease of use and wide range of functions, I cannot imagine I will need any other machine when it comes to tasks related to printing in my home office. While I haven’t needed to test it, the fact that it also can fax is an added bonus to anyone who might need to use that feature. Additionally, this printer will be able to print for a long while with the included ink, which is easy to refill when the time comes. If you’re looking for an All-In-One printer that can handle just about anything you throw at it, I wouldn’t hesitate to check out the Canon Maxify GX4020.
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Really good All-In-One printer!
I believe that this Mxify GX4020 All-In-One printer offers the features that are most needed in a printer of this type. It is possible to scan, copy, print on regular paper or photo, in color and black and white, also the Fax option is available and in the box comes a cable to connect to the phone line. The unboxing is very simple, since the printer comes in a bag that has grips that make removing it from its box easier, considering that the printer is a relatively large device and a little heavy. The ink, power cable, modular fax cable and documentation are all in plain sight and once out of the box the printer is ready to connect. It is required to have the Canon app downloaded on the mobile to be able to perform the configuration and connection of the printer on the network where it will be installed. In my experience, the first attempt the app could not complete the connection but once everything was restarted it was very easy to connect the printer. From this point it is not necessary to use the Canon app to print, you can use different apps, at the time of printing choose the Maxify GX4020 printer in the list, the desired configurations or settings, in a few seconds the document or documents are ready. The installation takes time as the printer will make the necessary calibrations and adjustments to be able to use the device without any inconvenience. The performance of the printer, like many Canon products, does not disappoint, on the contrary, it makes things simpler, for example, there are three trays to place different types of paper depending on the job you want to print, the screen is large enough, very intuitive and easy to use. At the top there is a compartment to cool documents that we want to scan or copy, it is quite practical and the app offer multiple ways to use the printer. The printouts are of very good quality, whether in color or black and white. It takes very little time to print, even if you are copying color documents. In its multiple uses I have not found any drawbacks, I have used different apps to print documents and images and does very well, the only issue is that when the printer is on standby takes a little time to wake up when you send a document to print from a mobile device. In summary I can say that this printer is big enough for the amount of things you can do, you can refill the ink tanks and you don't need to buy cartridges. You can print photos, documents and other sizes and types of paper, I think it's great. It can be connected via ethernet cable and wifi, in addition to the fax function. You can execute practically all the functions that the printer is capable in the mobile app with outstanding results. Using this printer is a good experience, it seems to me that the price compensates the amount of functions and facilities that this device offers. If you need a very complete printer, easy to install and use, either for home or office, this is one of the best options. Highly recommended.
