Canon PIXMA G3000 Specification And Ratings

Canon PIXMA G3000

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From: Canon

8.0/10

Type: All-In-One Technology: Inkjet Super Tank: Yes Color: Yes Wireless: Yes Bluetooth: Yes

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Recommended in: Ink-tank printers under 15000

Variants

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Canon G3000 (Black)

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Usage

9.0

The Canon PIXMA MegaTank G3000 suits family use with ultra-low printing costs and all-in-one functionality. It handles school worksheets, photos, documents, scanning, and copying efficiently. Visible ink tanks simplify maintenance, while wireless printing lets everyone print easily. Quiet operation and a compact design make it ideal for home use environments.

8.0

For small offices, the G3000 delivers excellent value with high ink yield and low costs. It handles documents reliably, supports wireless printing, but modest speeds and no auto duplex may affect efficiency.

9.0

This printer suits students needing affordable, reliable printing for assignments and projects. Low-cost refillable tanks reduce expenses, the scanner aids digitising work, and practical performance outweighs its moderate speed.

8.0

For black-and-white work, the G3000 delivers clean, sharp text output suitable for documents and reports. Although not a speed champion, it is highly economical and dependable for everyday mono printing tasks.

8.0

Colour printing is vibrant and detailed, making it useful for school projects, charts, graphics, and occasional photos. Print speed is moderate, but the cost savings remain significant compared to cartridge-based printers.

Performance

9.0

The Canon PIXMA G3000 produces sharp, professional text with high resolution and precise ink control. It offers reliable clarity, reasonable speed, and low-cost mono printing, ideal for everyday document use.

8.2

The Canon PIXMA G3000 offers balanced, vibrant colour printing for everyday graphics, projects, and casual photos. Smooth gradients, consistent quality, and low-cost MegaTank refills make it practical for regular colour use.

7.0

Scanner: Flatbed
ADF Capacity: N/A
Duplex Scanning: No
Max Scan Size: 216 × 297 mm (equivalent to A4 size)
Copy: Yes
Fax: No
Max Scan Resolution: 1200 DPI
Max Scan Color Depth: 24Bit

The Canon PIXMA G3000’s CIS flatbed scanner delivers reliable everyday scans with good detail and colour accuracy. Adequate speed and resolution make it suitable for documents, assignments, and basic photo digitising.

8.0

Black Only Text Document: 9 PPM
Color Printing: 4 PPM
First Page Out Time Black: 17 s
First Page Out Time For Colour: 25 s
Duplex Printing: Manual
Input Tray Capacity: 100 pages

The Canon PIXMA G3000 delivers reliable everyday speeds with 8.8 ipm mono and 5 ipm colour. While not fast, it offers consistent quality and efficient MegaTank printing for home and small offices.

9.5

Black Cartridge Price: ₹595
Color Cartridge Price: ₹483 per bottle x 3 = ₹1,449
Black-Only Printing Cost: ₹0.10
Color Printing Cost: ₹0.35
Draft Black Printing Cost: ₹₹0.07–₹0.09
Draft Colour Printing Cost: ₹0.21–₹0.27

The Canon PIXMA G3000 is extremely economical, offering very low per-page costs with its MegaTank system. Affordable, high-yield ink bottles make it ideal for frequent, long-term printing at minimal expense.

Design

7.7

Type: All-in-one
Height: 163 mm
Width: 445 mm
Depth: 330 mm
Weight: 5.8 kg

The Canon PIXMA G3000 features a compact, sturdy matte-black design with fingerprint resistance. Transparent front ink tanks allow easy monitoring, combining practicality, durability, and a professional look for daily use.

0.0

There is no display screen — instead, the printer has a simple control panel with physical buttons, which keeps the interface straightforward and low-maintenance.

Since there’s no display screen, users won’t be navigating complex menus, which is ideal for a workhorse printer focused on economy and reliability.

9.5

SuperTank: Yes
Photo Cartridge: No
Colour: Yes
Number Of Color Cartridges: 3
Black Cartridge Model: GI-790
Tested Black Page Yield: 316
Estimated Black Page Yield: 6780 Prints
Color Cartridge Model: GI-790 C/M/Y
Tested Color Page Yield: 200 Prints
Estimated Color Page Yield: 4256 Prints
Ink Type: Dye And Pigment
High Yield Cartridge: Yes

These low costs make it ideal for families, students, and small offices that print frequently. Recurring costs are also very manageable, as the printer uses Canon’s GI-790 ink bottles, which are affordable and long-lasting.

8.0

Ink Related Maintenance: Expected
Drum Unit: No

What is Drum Unit refers to: The placement of the drum unit inside the laser printer.

When it’s important: If the drum unit is separate, it will eventually need replacement, adding cost and maintenance. When it’s included with the toner cartridge, replacement is simpler and hassle-free.

4.0

Print Technology: Inkjet

Mobile App and Connectivity

9.0

Ethernet: Yes
USB Input To Computer: Yes
Wireless: Yes
Bluetooth: No
Wi-Fi via Router: Yes
Wi-Fi Direct: Yes
External Storage Support: No

9.5

Mobile App: Yes
App Name: Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY
iOS: Yes
Android: Yes
Photo (JPEG, PNG): Android and iOS
PDF: Android and iOS
Microsoft Office Files: Android Only
Text Files (TXT): Android Only
Webpages(HTML): Android and iOS

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