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.
High volume, high standards, low costs
For printing large quantities of high-quality images at low cost, the PIXMA G640 offers simplicity, versatility and brilliant print quality.
Six dye inks: high quality and fastness
New red and grey inks for enhanced color gamut and high-quality photo printing
General Specifications
- Model NumbersPIXMA G640
- FunctionsWi-Fi, Print, Scan & Copy, Cloud
Printer Specifications
- Print ResolutionUp to 4800 x 1200 dpi1
- Print Technology2 FINE Print Heads (Left : BK/R/Gy, Right : C/M/Y)
Refillable ink tank printer
- Mono Print Speedapprox. 3.9 ipm2
- Color Print Speedapprox. 3.9 ipm3
- Photo Print SpeedBorderless 4″ x 6″ (10x15cm) : Approx. 47 seconds4
- Borderless PrintingYes
A4, LTR, 4″ x 6″ (10x15cm), 5″ x 7″ (13x18cm), 7″ x 10″ (18x25cm), 8″ x 10″ (20x25cm), Square 5″ x 5″ (127mm x 127mm), Square 3.5″ x 3.5″ (89 mm x 89 mm), Card Size 55mm x 91 mm (2.17″ x 3.58″)5
- Two Sided PrintingManual operation
Consumables and Yields
- Standard Ink BottlesGI-43 <BK>
GI-43 <C>
GI-43 <M>
GI-43 <Y>
GI-43 <R>
GI-43 <GY>
- Maintenance CartridgeMC-G02 (User Replaceable)
- Bottle Yield (Plain Paper)A4 color documents printing6
Black: 3,700 pages7
Color: 8,000 pages*Estimated supplemental yield
- Bottle Yield (Photo Paper)4″ x 6″ (10x15cm) color photo printing8
Color: 3,800 photos*Estimated supplemental yield
Paper Support
- Paper TypesPlain 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),
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss (SG-201),
Premium Fine Art Rough <FA-RG1>
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)
Greeting Card (manufactured by Avery and RedRiverPaper),
Cardstock (manufactured by Neenah Paper and INKPRESS),
Canon Red Label Superior(WOP111)
Canon Oce Office Colour Paper(SAT213)
- Maximum Paper InputRear Tray: Plain paper: 64 – 105 g/m² or supported genuine Canon papers
- Paper SizesA4, A5, B5,A6, LTR, LGL, 4″” x 6″” (10x15cm), 5″” x 7″” (13x18cm), 7″” x 10″” (18x25cm), 8″” x 10″” (20x25cm), Square 5″” x 5″” (127mm x 127mm), Square 3.5″” x 3.5″” (89 mm x 89 mm), Card Size 55mm x 91 mm (2.17″”x3.58″”)
Envelopes(DL, COM10, C5, Monarch),[Custom size]
width 55 – 216 mm, length 89 – 1200 mm
- Paper WeightRear Tray: Plain paper: 64 – 105 g/m² or supported genuine Canon papers
Scanner Specifications
- Scanner TypeCIS flatbed photo and document scanner
- Scanner Resolution (Optical)600 x 1200 dpi9
- Line Scanning SpeedColour: 3.5 ms/line(300dpi)
Greyscale: 1.5 ms/line(300dpi)10
- Scanning Depth (Input / Output)Colour: RGB each 16bit/8bit
Greyscale: 16 bit / 8 bit
- Maximum Document SizeA4/LTR
Copier Specifications
- Copy SpeedsFCOT: Approx. 25 sec11
sESAT: Approx.2.9 ipm12
- Multiple Copy99 copies (max.)
- Copy FunctionsDocument Copying, Photo Copying, Borderless copy, 2-on-1 and 4-on-1 copy, Frame erase copy, ID copy
- Copy Zoom25 – 400% (in 1% increments)
Fit to page
A5 to A4, B5 to A4, A4 to A5 and A4 to B5
Interface
- Display Type & SizeFull Dot LCD (Monochrome)
Connectivity
- Standard InterfaceHi-Speed USB (USB B Port)
Wi-Fi: IEEE802.11 b/g/n 13
Wi-Fi Security: WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WEP, Administration password
Wireless LAN Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz
PictBridge Wi-Fi14
- Mobile AppsCanon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app15
Creative Park app16
Easy-PhotoPrint Editor app17
- Printer FeaturesEasy-PhotoPrint Editor Software18
PIXMA Cloud Link (print – from smartphone or tablet only)19
Canon Print Service Plugin (Android) 20
Apple AirPrint21
Wireless Direct22
Mopria (Android)23
- Smart Assistant & Automation SupportAmazon Alexa™24
Google Assistant™25
Software
- Supported Operating SystemsWindows 10、Windows 8.1、Windows 7 SP1
Operation can only be guaranteed on a PC with pre-installed Windows 7or later.
Printer driver and IJ Printer Assistant Tool available with following OS.
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1、Windows Server 2012 R2、Windows Server 2016、Windows Server 2019Mac: OS X 10.12.6 ~ macOS 10.15
Chrome OS
Mobile Operating Systems: iOS®, iPadOS, Android™26
*OS compatibility confirmed at time of launch, please check the Canon Download Centre for support of subsequently released OS’s for this product.
- Minimum System RequirementsWindows: 1.5GB or more
Note: for bundled software installation. The necessary amount of hard disk space required.
- Software IncludedPrinter Driver
IJ Printer Assistant Tool
Easy-PhotoPrint Editor (download)
Physical Features
- Weightapprox. 6.6 kg
- Dimensions (W x D x H)Approx. 445 x 340 x 167mm (trays retracted)
Approx. 445 x 555 x 238mm (trays extended)
- Acoustic Noise Levelsapprox. 50.5dB(A)27
- Recommended Operating EnvironmentTemperature: 5-35°C, Humidity: 10-90%RH (no dew condensation)
- Power SourceAC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
- Power ConsumptionOff: Approx. 0.2W
Standby (USB connection to PC): Approx. 0.6W
Standby (all ports connected): Approx. 1.2W
Time to enter Standby mode: 11minutes 4sec*
Copying: Approx. 16W28*The wait time for standby cannot be changed
- Typical Electricity Consumption
Maintenance cartridge
Users can replace print heads and maintenance cartridges by themselves to reduce downtime.
High-volume photo printing
High-volume ink tanks enable high page yields: one set of bottles can print around 3,800 4×6 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
Enhanced usability
Key-type ink bottles with no squeezing required ensure error-free filling
Quickly print from your phone or tablet
Compatible with Canon PRINT app, Mopria and AirPrint