Canon PIXMA G550
WHEN YOU NEED PHOTO QUALITY AND QUANTITY, PRINT ON!
The Canon PIXMA G550 is designed for small businesses, photo studios, and home users, offering high-quality photo printing with low maintenance and a low total cost of ownership.
Sales Start Date: May 2021
Key Features
- See the difference: Six dye-based inks, including red and grey, provide enhanced photo print quality, increased colour vibrancy, and improved contrast, ensuring consistent results across various photo media.
- Pump up the volume: High-volume ink tanks allow for incredibly high page yields. One set of ink bottles can print approximately 3,800 4x6 photo prints, reducing the frequency of ink refills.
- Designed for simplicity: Front-facing ink tanks offer easy ink level monitoring. Non-squeeze ink bottles and key-type nozzles facilitate hassle-free refills. A 2-line LCD display provides clear information.
- Do-it-yourself maintenance: Features a user-replaceable print head and maintenance tank for minimal downtime. The Auto Power On/Off function contributes to energy saving.
- WiFi connectivity: Print directly from your smartphone or tablet using the Canon PRINT App, Mopria, or AirPrint. Connect wirelessly to your PC, laptop, or Canon Wi-Fi-enabled camera.
Key Features Icons: ?️ Integrated Ink Tanks, ? Wireless Printing, ?️ Print Only, ?️ 2-Line LCD Display, ➡️ Rear Feeding Capacity, ? Replaceable Maintenance Cartridge.
Product Range
The Canon PIXMA G series offers a range of printers, including:
- PIXMA G550
- PIXMA G650
- PIXMA G3560
- PIXMA G2560
- PIXMA G1520
Technical Specifications
| General Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Functions | Wi-Fi, Print & Cloud |
| Printer Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Print Resolution | Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi |
| Print Technology | 2 FINE Print Heads (Left: BK/R/Gy, Right: C/M/Y), Refillable ink tank printer |
| Mono Print Speed | Approx. 3.9 ipm |
| Colour Print Speed | Approx. 3.9 ipm |
| Photo Print Speed | Borderless 4" x 6" (10x15cm): Approx. 47 seconds |
| Borderless Printing | Yes (Supports various sizes including 4"x6", 5"x7", Square 5"x5", Card Size) |
| Two Sided Printing | Manual operation |
| Consumables and Yields | |
|---|---|
| Standard Ink Bottles | GI-53 <BK>, GI-53 <C>, GI-53 <M>, GI-53 <Y>, GI-53 <R>, GI-53 <GY> |
| Bottle Yield (Plain paper) | A4 colour documents: Black: 3,700 pages, Colour: 8,000 pages (Estimated supplemental yield) |
| Bottle Yield (Photo print) | 4" x 6" (10x15cm) colour photo printing: Colour: 3,800 photos (Estimated supplemental yield) |
| Paper Support | |
|---|---|
| Paper Types | Plain Paper, Photo Paper Pro Luster, Photo Paper Plus Glossy II, Matte Photo Paper, Glossy Photo Paper "Everyday Use", High Resolution Paper, Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss, Premium Fine Art Rough, Restickable Photo Paper, Magnetic Photo Paper, Dark Fabric Iron on Transfers, Light Fabric Iron on Transfers, Double sided Matte Paper, Greeting Card, Cardstock, Canon Red Label Superior, Canon Oce Office Colour Paper. |
| Maximum Paper Input | Rear Tray: Max. 100 sheets (A4 plain paper) |
| Paper Sizes | A4, A5, B5, A6, LTR, LGL, 4"x6", 5"x7", 7"x10", 8"x10", Square 5"x5", Square 3.5"x3.5", Card Size 55mm x 91mm, Envelopes (DL, COM10, C5, Monarch), Custom size (width 55-216 mm, length 89-1200 mm). |
| Paper Weight | Rear Tray: Plain paper: 64-105 g/m² or supported genuine Canon papers. |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Display | Full Dot LCD (Monochrome) |
| Standard Interface | Hi-Speed USB (USB B Port), Wi-Fi: IEEE802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Security: WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WEP, Administration password, Wireless LAN Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz, PictBridge Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Apps (iOS®/ANDROID™) | Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app, Creative Park app, Easy-PhotoPrint Editor app |
| Printer Features | PIXMA Cloud Link (print - from smartphone or tablet only), Canon Print Service Plugin (Android), Apple AirPrint, Wireless Direct, Mopria (Android) |
| Smart Assistant & Automation Support | Amazon Alexa™, Google Assistant™ |
| OS Compatibility | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 SP1; Mac: OS X 10.12.6 - macOS 10.15; Chrome OS; Mobile Operating Systems: iOS®, iPadOS, Android™. (Note: OS compatibility confirmed at launch; check Canon Download Centre for updates.) |
| Minimum System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Windows | 1.5GB or more (for bundled software installation). |
| Software Included | Printer Driver, IJ Printer Assistant Tool, Easy-PhotoPrint Editor (download) |
| Physical Features | |
|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 5.1kg |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | Approx. 445 x 340 x 136mm (trays retracted); Approx. 445 x 564 x 249mm (trays extended) |
| Acoustic Noise Levels | Approx. 50.5dB(A) |
| Operating Temperature | 5-35°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10-90% RH (no dew condensation) |
| Power Source | AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz |
| Power Consumption | Off: Approx. 0.2W; Standby (USB): Approx. 0.6W; Standby (all ports): Approx. 1.2W; Printing: Approx. 14W. Time to enter Standby mode: 4 minutes 4 sec. |
| Typical Electricity Consumption | 0.18 kWh |
Product Details
| Product Name | Mercury Code | EAN Code | Recommended Retail Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIXMA G550 | 4621C008AA | 4549292172942 | £199.99 / €229.99 |
Consumables
| Product Name | Standard Size | Mercury Code | EAN Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ink Bottle | GI-53BK | 4699C001 | 4549292178920 |
| Ink Bottle | GI-53C | 4673C001 | 4549292178890 |
| Ink Bottle | GI-53M | 4681C001 | 4549292178906 |
| Ink Bottle | GI-53Y | 4690C001 | 4549292178913 |
| Ink Bottle | GI-53R | 4717C001 | 4549292179347 |
| Ink Bottle | GI-53GY | 4708C001 | 4549292178937 |
| Maintenance Cartridge | MC-G02 | 4589C001 | 4549292171518 |
What's in the box?
- PIXMA G550 Refillable MegaTank Inkjet Printer
- 6 high-yield dye-based ink bottles (1 x Black, 1x C/M/Y, 1 Red and 1 Grey)
- Power cord
- Setup CD-ROM (CD only for Windows)
- Manuals and other documents
Standard Disclaimers
- All specifications subject to change without notice.
- Print speed may vary depending on system configuration, interface, software, document complexity, print mode, page coverage, type of paper used etc.
- Ink yield may vary depending on texts/photos printed, applications software used, print mode and type of paper used. For yield information see www.canon-europe.com/ink/yield
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