Canon PIXMA G540

Single function printer with six refillable dye-based ink tanks, for high quality photo printing with the ability to produce high volumes at extremely low cost.

Where quality meets quantity

This is what top-quality, high-volume, low-cost printing looks like…

Specifications

  • Six dye-based inks

    Photo-quality colour printing

  • Wireless printing

    Print from WiFi-enabled devices

  • 2 line LCD

    Get info and adjust settings

  • Rear feeding capacity

    Easily load up to 100 sheets

  • Borderless photo printing

    Print photos up to A4 size

  • Print only

    Single function printer

  • High page yield

    3,800 photos, 1 set of bottles1

Genres

Photo printing

Top-quality photo printing with enhanced colour gamut

High page yield

Print up to 3,800 4x6 photos from a set of bottles1

High quality. Low cost.

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Comparison

Compare PIXMA G640 and PIXMA G540 in the MegaTank Photo Printers range.

Printer

PIXMA G500 Series

PIXMA G540

PIXMA G600 Series

PIXMA G640

Available Functions

Wi-Fi Print
Wi-Fi Print, Copy, Scan

Print Technology

Refillable ink tank printer
Refillable ink tank printer

Print Resolution (max.) / Ink Droplet Size (min.)

4800 x 1200 dpi
4800 x 1200 dpi

10 x 15 cm Borderless Photo Print Speed (approx.)

47 seconds
47 seconds

Page Yield

A4 colour documents printing
Black ink bottle: 3,700 pages
Colour ink bottle: 8,000 pages

4x6 colour photos
3,800 photos
A4 colour documents printing
Black ink bottle: 3,700 pages
Colour ink bottle: 8,000 pages

4x6 colour photos
3,800 photos

Supported Media

Plain Paper
Photo Paper Pro Luster (LU-101),
Photo Paper Plus Glossy II (PP-201)
Matte Photo Paper (MP-101),
Glossy Photo Paper ""Everyday Use"" (GP-501)
High Resolution Paper (HR-101N),
Envelope,
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss (SG-201),
Restickable Photo Paper(RP-101)
Magnetic Photo Paper(MG-101)
Dark Fabric Iron on Transfers (DF-101),
Light Fabric Iron on Transfers (LF-101),
Double sided Matte Paper (MP-101D)
Plain Paper
Photo Paper Pro Luster (LU-101),
Photo Paper Plus Glossy II (PP-201)
Matte Photo Paper (MP-101),
Glossy Photo Paper ""Everyday Use"" (GP-501)
High Resolution Paper (HR-101N),
Envelope,
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss (SG-201),
Restickable Photo Paper(RP-101)
Magnetic Photo Paper(MG-101)
Dark Fabric Iron on Transfers (DF-101),
Light Fabric Iron on Transfers (LF-101),
Double sided Matte Paper (MP-101D)

Additional Features

User replaceable maintenance cartridge
Mechanical ID ink bottle nozzle
User replaceable maintenance cartridge
Mechanical ID ink bottle nozzle

Optical Scanner Resolution (max.)

600 x 1200 dpi

Display

full dot LCD
full dot LCD

Connectivity

USB
Wi-Fi
USB
Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi & Cloud Applications

PIXMA Cloud Link (from smartphone or tablet)
Canon PRINT app
Apple AirPrint
Mopria (Android)
Wireless Direct
PIXMA Cloud Link (from smartphone or tablet)
Canon PRINT app
Apple AirPrint
Mopria (Android)
Wireless Direct

Paper Input (max.)

100 sheets
(rear tray)
100 sheets
(rear tray)

Dimensions (W x D x H)

Approx. 445 x 340 x 136mm
Approx. 445 x 340 x 167mm

Weight

Approx. 5.1 kg
Approx. 6.6 kg

Compatible Ink Tanks

MEA:
GI-43 <BK>
GI-43 <C>
GI-43 <M>
GI-43 <Y>
GI-43 <R>
GI-43 <GY>
MEA:
GI-43 <BK>
GI-43 <C>
GI-43 <M>
GI-43 <Y>
GI-43 <R>
GI-43 <GY>

Six dye inks: high quality and fastness

New red and grey inks for enhanced colour gamut and high-quality photo printing

Maintenance cartridge

User can replace print head and maintenance cartridge by themselves to reduce downtime

PIXMA G650

High-volume photo printing

High-volume ink tanks enable high page yields: one set of bottles can print around 3,800* 4x6 photo prints, meaning fewer bottle refills

Enhanced Media support

Improved feed accuracy and capacity across a wide variety of photo papers, auto print head alignment and more accurate droplet placement

PIXMA G550

Enhanced usability

Key-type ink bottles with no squeezing required ensure error-free filling
PIXMA G650

Quickly print from your phone or tablet

Compatible with Canon PRINT app, Mopria and AirPrint
PIXMA G550

High page yield

Print up to 3,800* 4x6 photos from just one set of ink bottles
PIXMA G550
PIXMA G650

Canon PRINT app

Enjoy smooth connectivity with the Canon PRINT app: print, copy and scan from your smart devices and check your printer's status

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What’s in the box

All you need to start producing great-quality prints at high volume

  • Single function refillable ink tank printer – PIXMA G540

  • 6 high-yield dye-based ink bottles (1 x Bk/C/M/Y/R/GY)

  • Power cord

  • Setup CD-ROM

  • Manuals and other documents

Canon PIXMA G540
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  1. Disclaimer: Page yield is the estimated value of 4x6 photos based on Canon individual test method using the ISO/IEC 29103 chart and continuous printing simulation with the replacement after initial setup.