Home Printers

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.

SMART PRINTERS

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

  • INK TANK PRINTER

    Photo printing

    Top-quality photo printing with enhanced colour gamut

  • INK TANK MULTIFUNCTION PRINTER

    High page yield

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

  • High quality. Low cost.

    Find out how PIXMA G640 and PIXMA G540 performs against our competitors. Download the Key Point Intelligence Image Quality test report for PIXMA G640 and PIXMA G540.

    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

    REFILLABLE INK PRINTER

    Enhanced usability

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

    INK TANK PRINTER WITH WIFI

    Quickly print from your phone or tablet

    Compatible with Canon PRINT app, Mopria and AirPrint
    PIXMA G550

    KEEP ON PRINTING

    High page yield

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

    ALL IN ONE INK TANK PRINTER

    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

    SIGN UP NOW

    Be inspired, sign up now

    Never miss the latest offers from Canon, tips and tutorials, news and invites to local events.

    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
    Ratings & Reviews

    Related Products

  • PIXMA G640

    Home Printers

    PIXMA G640

    The first multi-function printer in the PIXMA G range with six refillable dye-based ink tanks, the PIXMA G640 blends unrivalled photo-quality printing with the ability to produce high volumes at extremely low cost.
  • Professional Photo Printers

    PIXMA PRO-200

    Focused on vibrant colour photo printing, versatility, and usability, PIXMA PRO-200 is the ideal choice for photo enthusiasts and aspiring photographers.
  • MegaTank Printers

    PIXMA G3460

    Get connected and save – with highly productive, low-cost printing you can count on every time
  • Mirrorless Cameras

    EOS R6

    Whatever you shoot, however you shoot it, the EOS R6 lets you be creative in ways you never thought possible.
  • You might also be interested in

    Now is the time to do more than just print. Surprise yourself and others with what you can create with your Canon PIXMA printer.

    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.