PIXMA G4780

Description

Print Engine

• Utilizes a high-density print head with 1,792 nozzles.

• Supports two types of ink bottles:

  • GI‑71 (bundled) and GI‑71S (optional, higher yield)

  • Ink types include pigment-based black and dye-based cyan, magenta, yellow.

• Maintenance cartridge model is MC‑G07, with user-replaceable print head assemblies (BH-70 for black, CH-70 for color).

• Maximum print resolution: 4,800 × 1,200 dpi (horizontal × vertical).

Printing Performance

• Document print speeds (A4, ISO):

  • Simplex: up to 11 ipm (black), 6 ipm (color).

  • Duplex: roughly 8.3 ipm (black), 5.2 ipm (color).

• First page out time: approximately 9 seconds (black), 14 seconds (color).

• Borderless 4″ × 6″ photo prints take about 45 seconds.

• Print width handles up to 8″ (203 mm), borderless up to 8.5″ (216 mm).

Scanning Specifications

• Scanning function includes a flatbed and an auto document feeder (ADF).

• Uses CIS (Contact Image Sensor) technology.

• Optical resolution: 600 × 1,200 dpi.

• Output depth: 8-bit grayscale, 8-bit per channel RGB color.

• Max document sizes:

  • Flatbed: A4, Letter.

  • ADF: A4, Letter, Legal.

Copy Capability

• Color copy performance: ~23 seconds / 3.2 ipm (simplex).

• ADF copy speeds: ~9.6 ipm (mono) and 1.8 ipm (color).

• Can produce up to 99 copies in one batch.

• Supported document sizes: A4, Letter, Legal.

• Features include reduction/enlargement (25–400%), borderless copy, duplex, collate, 2-on-1, 4-on-1, frame erase, ID copy, and oversized copy.

Paper Handling

• Automatic duplex printing supported on plain paper.

• Paper margin capabilities:

  • Borderless: 0 mm on all sides.

  • Bordered: varies by media type (e.g., envelopes, custom sizes).

• Rear input tray capacity:

  • Plain paper: 100 sheets.

  • High-resolution media: 80 sheets.

  • 4×6″ photo paper: 20 sheets.

• ADF capacity: 35 sheets for A4/Letter, 5 sheets for Legal.

• Supported media: wide range—plain paper, glossy, semi-gloss, matte, photo paper types, envelopes, squares, card sizes, and custom media up to 1,200 mm long.

• Supported sizes: A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, and more.

• Accepts paper weight from 64–105 g/m² (plain) up to ~265 g/m² (photo media).

Connectivity & Printing Solutions

• Interfaces available: USB 2.0, Wi‑Fi (802.11 b/g/n) with Direct Wireless support.

• Cloud and mobile printing support includes AirPrint, Mopria Print Service, Canon PRINT app, Canon Print Service (Android), Direct Wireless, Easy‑PhotoPrint Editor, Creative Park, Easy‑Layout Editor, and PosterArtist Lite.

System Compatibility

• Supported operating systems:

  • Windows: 7 SP1 and later, up to Windows 11.

  • macOS: Versions 11.7.6 through 14.

  • Also compatible with Chrome OS.

User Interface & Display

• Equipped with a 2.7″ color touchscreen LCD for easy operation and quick access to features.

Environmental & Power Specifications

• Operating conditions:

  • Temperature: 5–35 °C (ideal: 15–30 °C).

  • Humidity: 10–90% RH (ideal: up to 80% RH).

  • Storage: 0–40 °C, 5–95% RH.

• Quiet mode available for low-noise operation.

• Acoustic noise: ~ 49 dB(A) during mono A4 printing.

• Power specs:

  • Input: AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz.

  • Power consumption:

    • Off: ~ 0.1 W.

    • Standby: ~ 0.9 W.

    • Printing/Copying: ~ 18 W.

Dimensions & Duty Cycle

• Dimensions (WxDxH):

  • Closed: 416 × 363 × 212 mm.

  • With trays/ADF extended: 416 × 554 × 268 mm.

• Weight: approximately 7.5 kg.

• Monthly duty cycle: up to 3,000 pages.

• Recommended monthly print volume: 150–1,500 pages.

Ink Yield Estimates

• Standard GI‑71 ink bottles:

  • Pigment Black: ~6,000 pages (Economy Mode: ~7,600).

  • Color (C/M/Y): ~7,700 pages (Economy Mode: ~8,100).

• Optional GI‑71S (smaller bottles):

  • Pigment Black: ~3,100 pages (Economy Mode: ~3,900).

  • Color (C/M/Y): ~4,400 pages (Economy Mode: ~4,600).

• On 4″ × 6″ borderless photo paper:

  • Standard Color (GI‑71 C/M/Y): ~2,200 photos.

  • GI‑71S C/M/Y: ~1,200 photos.