About Canon MAXIFY GX4070 Ink Tank Printer
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| Printer Type / Ink System | Ink Tank System using GI-76 pigment ink bottles (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) |
| Print Head / Nozzles | 4,352 nozzles |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 600 (horizontal) × 1,200 (vertical) dpi |
| Print Speed (A4, ISO / ESAT) | Mono: 18.0 ipm / Colour: 13.0 ipm (simplex) |
| Duplex Printing (Auto double-sided) | Yes — automatic duplex printing supported (plain paper) |
| Paper Handling – Input Capacity | Cassette: up to 250 sheets (plain paper), Rear tray for specialty media, Straight rear flat tray for thick media up to 0.7 mm thick |
| Supported Paper Sizes & Media | Cassette: A4, A5, B5, LTR, Executive, etc. Rear Tray / Flat Tray / Rear Flat Tray: A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, various envelopes (COM10, DL, C5, Monarch), photos (4×6″, 5×7″ etc.), custom sizes (width 89-216 mm; length up to 1,200 mm) |
| Auto Document Feeder (ADF) | Yes — 35-sheet ADF for scanning/copying multipage documents |
| Scan Resolution & Type | Flatbed + ADF; CIS scanner; up to 1,200 × 2,400 dpi optical resolution |
| Copy Functionality | Maximum copies: 99 pages; supports mono & colour copying, with standard copy speeds per spec sheets |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Wired LAN (Ethernet), USB 2.0; also supports mobile / cloud printing (AirPrint, Mopria, etc.) |
| Operational Panel | 6.7 cm (2.7 in) colour touchscreen LCD |
| Duty Cycle / Recommended Monthly Volume | Duty cycle: up to ~33,000 pages/month Recommended monthly print volume: 300 – 2,500 pages |
| Physical Dimensions & Weight | Approx. 399 × 417 × 251 mm (WxDxH) — trays closed; Weight ~9.5 kg |
| Ink & Yield | Uses GI-76 pigment ink bottles; standard yield ~6,000 pages (black), colour bottles yield ~14,000 pages each (as per Canon spec) |
| Other Features | Straight paper path (for thick media up to 0.7 mm), water-resistant pigment prints, maintenance cartridge for easy upkeep, network & mobile printing support, automatic duplex, touchscreen controls |
At the centre of the GX4070 is its refillable ink-tank system using GI-76 pigment ink bottles (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow). The high-yield ink bottles help bring down the cost per page significantly: standard black ink yields roughly 6,000 pages, while colour ink bottles yield around 14,000 pages each — a compelling proposition for users with steady printing demands. This makes the GX4070 a cost-effective long-term investment compared to cartridge-based printers.
Print performance is solid: it delivers up to 18.0 monochrome pages per minute and 13.0 colour ipm (ISO / ESAT), with a maximum print resolution of 600 × 1,200 dpi. Automatic duplex (two-sided printing) support on plain paper further boosts efficiency and reduces paper usage — a useful feature for reports, booklets, and bulk document printing.
Paper-handling versatility is one of the GX4070’s strong points. The standard cassette tray can hold up to 250 sheets of plain paper, while a rear tray and straight-path rear flat tray enable use of specialty media such as envelopes, photo paper, thick paperboard (up to 0.7 mm), custom-sized media, and even long documents (up to 1,200 mm length). It supports a wide range of paper sizes — from A4, A5, B5, Letter, Legal, envelopes (COM10, DL, C5, Monarch), to photo sizes (4×6″, 5×7″, etc.). This flexibility ensures the GX4070 can handle everything from everyday letters and reports to envelopes, flyers, or even lightweight poster-like media.
For scanning and copying, the GX4070 includes a 35-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) plus flatbed — ideal for batch scanning or copying of multi-page documents. The scanner uses a CIS sensor and offers an optical resolution up to 1,200 × 2,400 dpi, sufficient for clear document scans and basic image tasks. Copy functionality supports up to 99 pages per job, covering everyday needs such as copying forms, invoices, or multipage reports. The inclusion of fax functionality also adds to its business-oriented utility.
Connectivity is extensive: the GX4070 supports Wi-Fi, wired Ethernet (LAN), USB 2.0, and wireless direct printing. It is compatible with mobile and cloud-printing services such as AirPrint, Mopria, and Canon’s own print service, enabling seamless printing from laptops, smartphones, or tablets. A 6.7-inch colour touchscreen LCD panel offers intuitive navigation and control.
Despite packing many features, the GX4070 maintains a relatively compact form factor (approx. 399 × 417 × 251 mm) and weighs ~9.5 kg, making it suitable even for constrained office desks or home workspaces. Its duty cycle is rated up to ~33,000 pages per month — indicating that it can handle heavy workloads when needed, while Canon recommends a practical monthly printing volume of 300–2,500 pages for sustained reliability.
Overall, the Canon MAXIFY GX4070 stands out as a balanced, office-ready ink-tank printer: its low running costs, combined with high-volume capacity, duplex printing, media versatility, multifunction capability, and flexible connectivity make it a very pragmatic choice for small-to-medium offices, home businesses, or anyone with regular, varied printing, scanning, or copying needs. If your typical printing revolves around documents, invoices, letters, envelopes, reports or mixed media on different types of paper — rather than high-quality photo prints — the GX4070 offers strong value and long-term utility.
