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Canon MAXIFY GX4020 Driver Download & Printer Review– The Canon Maxify GX4020 is an all-in-one (AIO) printer that shares many similarities with the Canon GX3020 in terms of print specifications. However, with the addition of an automatic document feeder (ADF), fax support, and an Ethernet connection, the GX4020 sets itself apart as a versatile device.

Designed for busy micro offices or small offices requiring heavy-duty printing, as well as moderate-duty scanning, copying, and faxing, the GX4020 competes directly with the Epson ST-C4100.

In fact, it surpasses the Epson printer in terms of paper handling, making it our recommended choice for a tank-based inkjet AIO in a bustling small office environment.

Impressive Paper Handling and Cost-Efficiency

The GX4020 combines the advantages of a tank printer, such as low running costs, with flexible paper handling and a generous paper capacity. It features a 250-sheet front drawer and a 100-sheet tray at the top rear, allowing easy switching between different paper types.

Additionally, there is a single-sheet tray at the back for heavy-weight paper. With a total capacity of 350 sheets, the printer can handle up to 1,400 sheets per month, aided by automatic duplexing, which minimizes the need for frequent paper refills.

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For scanning, copying, and faxing needs, the GX4020 is equipped with a letter-size flatbed and an ADF capable of holding up to 35 letter-size or five legal-size pages. While the ADF does not support automatic duplexing, it enables scanning of one side of duplex pages, followed by flipping the stack to scan the second side, automatically organizing the scanned pages in the correct order.

Combined with the automatic print duplexing feature, the GX4020 allows for one- or two-sided copying of originals to produce one- or two-sided copies.

Convenient Setup and Connectivity Options

Weighing 20.9 pounds and measuring 9.9 by 15.8 by 16.4 inches (HWD), the GX4020 is easily maneuverable and compact enough to fit on a desk, providing convenient access to the 2.7-inch color touch-screen control panel and physical buttons. Physical setup involves loading paper and filling the ink tanks with cyan, yellow, magenta, and black ink. The ink bottles are designed to ensure the accurate placement of each color. Once the setup is complete, the printer performs an automated alignment routine.

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Software installation follows the standard procedure, requiring the download of a setup program from Canon’s website. For testing purposes, the GX4020 was connected to the network via Ethernet, and the setup program automatically detected the printer, installed the print driver, and set up the scan utility.

Canon offers dedicated mobile printing and scanning apps for both Android and iOS devices. Additionally, the printer’s LCD screen can display a QR code for quick and easy connection. Testing with an Android phone and Wi-Fi Direct showed successful performance in printing, scanning, and utilizing the QR code functionality.

Cost-Effective Printing and Performance

As previously mentioned, the GX4020 provides a cost-efficient printing solution, offsetting its initial higher price. According to Canon’s website, the ink included with the printer can produce 5,000 standard black-and-white pages and 5,000 color pages. Each set of replacement ink bottles can print 6,000 black-and-white pages and 14,000 color pages.

This equates to a cost of 0.14 cents per mono page and 0.85 cents per color page. However, when comparing printers, it’s crucial to consider the total cost of ownership, which includes both running costs and initial purchase price. Our guide on saving money when purchasing a printer provides detailed insights on this matter.

Testing the Canon Maxify GX4020: Impressive Speed and Output Quality

As expected from a tank-based printer, the GX4020’s performance in our tests was slightly slower compared to cartridge-based competitors in the same price range, such as the Epson WF-4830. However, it held its own against other tank-based printers, offering a balance between speed and running cost.

In our tests, with both the standard testbed and the GX4020 connected via Ethernet, the printer achieved a printing speed of 16.9 pages per minute (ppm) for pages 2 through 12 of a 12-page Microsoft Word text file, closely matching its 18ppm rating. Including the first page, the speed decreased slightly to 14.1ppm.

In comparison, the WF-4830 achieved significantly faster speeds of 27.5ppm for pages 2 through 12 and 19.5ppm for the entire file. However, both printers had similar first page out (FPO) times, making them indistinguishable for printing text files of two to three pages. The GX3020 and Epson ST-C4100 performed similarly to the GX4020 and each other.

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On our business applications suite, which encompasses files ranging from one to four pages, including graphics and color, the WF-4830 emerged as the fastest, completing the test in 2 minutes and 8 seconds (12ppm). Among the tank printers, the ST-4100 was the quickest, finishing the suite in 3 minutes and 21 seconds (7.5ppm) due to its fast FPO time. The GX4020 and GX3020 achieved similar results, with times of 3 minutes and 41 seconds and 3 minutes and 40 seconds (6.8ppm), respectively, placing them only 20 seconds behind the ST-4100.

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Text quality of the GX4020 was slightly below top-tier for business inkjets. While characters lacked the sharpness typically associated with laser printers, most fonts used in standard business documents were well-formed, properly spaced, and highly readable at 5 points. Even the font that displayed slight gaps in narrow areas of solid lines remained legible. At 4 points, most fonts remained readable and well-formed.

The minor loss of crispness compared to laser output was most noticeable in two stylized fonts with heavy strokes. The spacing between characters and loops tended to fill in, making text smaller than 10 points for one font and 8 points for the other more challenging to read.

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Graphics printed on plain paper using default settings exhibited vibrant colors, smooth gradients, and maintained thin lines, including a one-pixel-wide line on a black background. However, some banding was observed in solid fills, becoming more apparent with darker shades. Photos printed on recommended photo paper achieved a quality comparable to that of drugstore prints.

Water smudging tests revealed minimal smudging of black text on plain paper, while color ink exhibited no smudging at all. No smudging was observed on recommended photo paper or when highlighting text on plain paper. Interestingly, the GX4020 exhibited slightly less smudging compared to the GX3020, despite both printers using the same ink. This indicates that the ink may continue to improve its water fastness even after the minimum 24-hour waiting period before conducting the smudging test.

Verdict: The Ultimate Solution for Busy Small Offices

The Canon Maxify GX4020 is our top recommendation in its category, although all the mentioned AIO printers are viable options depending on specific office requirements. The WF-4830 stands out with its impressive performance and high paper capacity. If you anticipate a relatively low print volume, which won’t significantly increase the ink cost, or if speed and paper handling are crucial regardless of running costs, the WF-4830 is worth considering.

For those specifically seeking a tank printer but without the need for faxing or Ethernet connectivity, and with minimal scanning and copying requirements that don’t necessitate an ADF, the GX3020 is a suitable choice at a lower price point.

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Likewise, if you require any of those three features but can forgo duplex scanning and are content with a single paper drawer, the ST-C4100 offers slightly faster print speeds.

That being said, the Canon Maxify GX4020 combines the key features of the GX3020 with Ethernet connectivity, faxing capabilities, and an ADF. It also provides superior paper handling compared to the ST-C4100, albeit at a slightly slower speed. These advantages make it an obvious choice as our new Editors’ Choice award winner for a small office inkjet AIO, offering robust printing capabilities alongside moderate scanning and copying functions.

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