Overview:

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.

Features:

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 colour gamut and high-quality photo printing

Maintenance cartridge
User can replace print head and maintenance cartridge 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 4x6 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

High page yield
Print up to 3,800 1 4x6 photos from just one set of ink bottles

Specifications:

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Specifications
Product Code	PRCAG640
General Specifications
Model Numbers	PIXMA G640
Functions	Wi-Fi, Print, Scan & Copy, Cloud
Printer Specifications
Print Resolution	Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi
Print Technology	2 FINE Print Heads (Left : BK/R/Gy, Right : C/M/Y)
	Refillable ink tank printer
Mono Print Speed	approx. 3.9 ipm
Colour Print Speed	approx. 3.9 ipm
Photo Print Speed	Borderless 4" x 6" (10x15cm) : Approx. 47 seconds
Borderless Printing	Yes
	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")
Two Sided Printing	Manual operation
Consumables and Yields
Standard Ink Bottles	GI-43
	GI-43
	GI-43
	GI-43
	GI-43
	GI-43
Maintenance Cartridge	MC-G02 (User Replaceable)
Bottle Yield (Plain Paper)	A4 colour documents printing
	Black: 3,700 pages
	Colour: 8,000 pages
	*Estimated supplemental yield
Bottle Yield (Photo Paper)	4" x 6" (10x15cm) colour photo printing
	Colour: 3,800 photos
	*Estimated supplemental yield
Paper Support
Paper Types	Plain 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
	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 Input	Rear Tray: Plain paper: 64 - 105 g/m² or supported genuine Canon papers
Paper Sizes	A4, 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 Weight	Rear Tray: Plain paper: 64 - 105 g/m² or supported genuine Canon papers
Scanner Specifications
Scanner Type	CIS flatbed photo and document scanner
Scanner Resolution (Optical)	600 x 1200 dpi
Line Scanning Speed	Colour: 3.5 ms/line(300dpi)
	Greyscale: 1.5 ms/line(300dpi)
Scanning Depth (Input / Output)	Colour: RGB each 16bit/8bit
	Greyscale: 16 bit / 8 bit
Maximum Document Size	A4/LTR
Copier Specifications
Copy Speed	sFCOT: Approx. 25 sec
	sESAT: Approx.2.9 ipm
Multiple Copy	99 copies (max.)
Copy Functions	Document Copying, Photo Copying, Borderless copy, 2-on-1 and 4-on-1 copy, Frame erase copy, ID copy
Copy Zoom	25 - 400% (in 1% increments)
	Fit to page
	A5 to A4, B5 to A4, A4 to A5 and A4 to B5
Interface
Display Type & Size	Full Dot LCD (Monochrome)
Connectivity
Standard Interface	Hi-Speed USB (USB B Port)
	Wi-Fi: IEEE802.11 b/g/n
	Wi-Fi Security: WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WEP, Administration password
	Wireless LAN Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz
	PictBridge Wi-Fi
Mobile Apps	Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app
	Creative Park app
	Easy-PhotoPrint Editor app
Printer Features	Easy-PhotoPrint Editor Software
	PIXMA Cloud Link (print - from smartphone or tablet only)
	Canon Print Service Plugin (Android)
	Apple AirPrint
	Wireless Direct
	Mopria (Android)
Smart Assistant & Automation Support	Amazon Alexa
	Google Assistant
Software
Supported Operating Systems	Windows 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 2019
	Mac: OS X 10.12.6 ~ macOS 10.15
	Chrome OS
	Mobile Operating Systems: iOS, iPadOS, Android
	*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 Requirements	Windows: 1.5GB or more
	Note: for bundled software installation. The necessary amount of hard disk space required.
Software Included	Printer Driver
	IJ Printer Assistant Tool
	Easy-PhotoPrint Editor (download)
Physical Features
Weight	approx. 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 Levels	approx. 50.5dB(A)
Recommended Operating Environment	Temperature: 5-35°C, Humidity: 10-90%RH (no dew condensation)
Power Source	AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption	Off: 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. 16W
	*The wait time for standby cannot be changed
Typical Electricity Consumption	0.18 kWh