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Print on with Canon’s next-generation MegaTank printers – where quality meets quantity

A high-yield, high-quality solution for photo printer shops, small businesses and fans of printing photos at home.

Johannesburg, 20 Apr 2021
Canon PIXMA MegaTank.
Canon PIXMA MegaTank.

Canon Europe announces the expansion of its refillable ink tank colour printer range, with two new printers designed for high-volume photo printing – the three-in-one PIXMA G640 and the single function PIXMA G540. With a FINE print head and set of six ChromaLife 100 dye-based inks, these models produce vivid, bold prints that any photo enthusiast would be proud of. Combined with the MegaTank ink bottles, which enable high-capacity printing, simple maintenance and enhanced media support, this is the ideal solution for photo printer shops that need to meet heavy print demands.

High-quality bold prints on any surface

Giving photo printing services a competitive advantage, the PIXMA G640 and G540 use six dye-based inks, including two new dedicated red and grey dyes for a wider colour range, creating deeper shaded areas and richer colours for vibrant photos with strong contrast. Both models use FINE print head technology for enhanced print quality, which reduces graininess and produces rich colours.

With reduced colour shift across different media types, from double-sided matte to conventional glossy and semi-gloss paper, users are guaranteed consistently high-quality prints on any surface. Photography enthusiasts who want to unleash their creativity can print borderless photos up to A4 and choose from a range of media types such as Canon’s magnetic photo paper for personalising fridge magnets or restickable photo paper for decorating walls.

High-volume photo printing

Designed to meet the high-volume printing demands of commercial photo printing shops, Canon’s latest inkjet printers feature MegaTank ink bottles, which deliver incredibly high page yields. One set of bottles can print around 3 800 4x6 photo prints, meaning fewer bottle refills, less downtime and reduced cost, so businesses can print on with confidence.[i] Coupled with the ability to print a 4x6 photo in under 47 seconds[ii] and a 100-sheet rear feed for uninterrupted printing these models increase productivity, an essential tool for businesses that are experiencing high footfall and need to meet demanding print requirements quickly.

Simple to use, easy to maintain

With useful additions such as the user-replaceable FINE print head[iii] and maintenance cartridge, the PIXMA G640 and G540 make it easy for users to manage the device themselves and reduce downtime. Saving time and effort, the MegaTank ink bottles also feature a fool-proof, key-type nozzle to avoid any errors and require minimal effort to refill.

Designed with efficiency in mind, these printers automatically save energy with the handy Auto Power On/Off, while the two line LCD display simplifies managing printer settings and jobs. The Canon PIXMA G640 and G540 offer WiFi connectivity so photography enthusiasts can wirelessly connect their computers, cameras and smart devices and print their favourite snaps directly via the Canon PRINT App, Mopria for Android or Apple AirPrint for a seamless printing experience.

For more information on the Canon PIXMA G640 and PIXMA G540 printers, please visit: https://www.canon.co.za/printers/pixma-g640/specifications/

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https://www.canon.co.za/printers/pixma-g540/specifications/

Key features PIXMA G640 and G540:

  • Easy refill and high yield MegaTank ink bottles – print 3 800i 4x6 photos from a single set of bottles.
  • Fast print speeds (47 seconds [ii] for 4x6 print).
  • Replaceable maintenance cartridge to significantly reduce downtime.
  • Compatible with a wide variety of media, including magnetic, restickable, iron on transfer, double-sided matte and photo paper.

[i] Page yield is the estimated value based on Canon individual test method using the ISO/IEC 29103 chart and continuous printing simulation with the replacement after initial setup.

[ii] Photo print speed is based on default driver setting using ISO/JIS-SCID N2 standard on Canon Photo Paper Plus Glossy II and does not take into account data processing time on host computer.

[iii] Availability dependent on region.


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Canon Europe

Canon Europe is the EMEA strategic headquarters of Canon Inc., a global provider of imaging technologies and services. Canon Europe has operations in roughly 120 countries, with approximately 13,300 employees and contributes to around a quarter of Canon’s global revenues annually.

Founded in 1937, the desire to continuously innovate has kept Canon at the forefront of imaging excellence throughout its 80 plus year history and has commitments to invest in the right areas and capture growth opportunities, from cameras to commercial printers, and business consultancy to healthcare technologies.

Canon’s corporate philosophy is Kyosei – ‘living and working together for the common good’. In EMEA, Canon Europe pursues sustainable business growth, focusing on reducing its own environmental impact and supporting customers to reduce theirs using Canon’s products, solutions and services.

Canon is constantly redefining the world of imaging for the greater good. Through its technology and spirit of innovation, it pushes the bounds of what is possible – helping to see our world in ways we never have before.

Further information about Canon Europe is available at: www.canon-europe.com

Canon South Africa

Canon South Africa (Pty) Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon Europe, came into being on January 4, 2000. Canon Europe is the regional sales and marketing operation for Canon Inc., represented in 120 countries and employing over 11,000 people across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Canon Europe invested in South Africa with a view to growing and expanding its market share in the country.

In South Africa, the Canon brand is today synonymous with consistency, driven by the company’s passion, imagination, knowledge and importantly, loyalty to its customers. Canon SA offers a wide range of consumer imaging products and business solutions as well as a variety of large format printers.

Canon technologies are durable, innovative, intuitive, and feature smart and environmentally sustainable designs. Canon invests heavily in R & D and will continue to deliver new and technologically advanced products that cater for a variety of requirements.

In South Africa Canon will continue to support environmental sustainability by operating responsibly, minimizing the impact of its business on the environment and also encouraging a culture of environmental awareness and accountability amongst their staff, business associates and partners. Canon has also maintained its ISO 14001 environmental accreditation since 2007.

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Duschanka Hitzeroth
Canon South Africa
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pr@canon.co.za
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PR Agency – Flume
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