Canon Marketing Malaysia (Canon), has officially introduced the MAXIFY Megatank GX5170, a new addition to its MegaTank printer lineup aimed at supporting small and mid-sized businesses with high-volume printing needs. The GX5170 is a single-function colour inkjet printer that prioritises efficiency, cost management, and ease of maintenance for day-to-day business operations.
Designed for Consistent, High-Yield Printing
The GX5170 uses Canon’s refillable ink tank system, which enables significantly higher page yields compared to traditional cartridge models. A full set of inks is capable of printing up to 14,000 colour pages or 6,000 black-and-white pages, with the option to extend yields to 21,000 colour and 9,000 mono pages when using Economy Mode. This makes the GX5170 suitable for offices that require frequent printing of documents such as invoices, reports, or internal communications, while maintaining predictable running costs.
Sharp Prints with Water and Smudge Resistance
Using all-pigment inks, the GX5170 delivers consistently sharp text and clear graphics, with the added benefit of being resistant to water, smudging, and highlighter marks. This makes the printer suitable for producing durable business documents such as contracts, labels, and presentation materials that may be handled frequently or exposed to minor spills.
Print Quality and Speed
The GX5170 supports print speeds of up to 24 images per minute (mono) and 15.5 images per minute (colour) under ISO standards. The GX5170 also features two-sided auto-duplex printing and accommodates up to 350 sheets of plain paper, reducing the need for frequent paper refills. With two-sided auto-duplex printing, the GX5170 is also equipped to handle a variety of media types, including inkjet-compatible glossy paper, window envelopes, labels, and long-form banners of up to 1.2 metres in length.
Full Network Connectivity and Device Management with Enhanced Data Security
For office environments with multiple users, the printer includes both wired LAN and Wi-Fi connectivity, enabling access across desktops and mobile devices. It also supports TLS 1.3 and WPA3-Enterprise, providing enhanced security for networked print environments. The printer can be managed remotely via the Canon PRINT mobile app, which allows users to perform tasks such as printing, monitoring ink levels, and accessing cloud storage.
Maintenance and Usability
The MAXIFY Megatank GX5170 is designed for low maintenance. It includes a user-replaceable maintenance cartridge, helping reduce downtime without requiring professional servicing. A 2-line LCD panel offers basic status updates and menu navigation. Additionally, the printer features a semi-translucent paper output tray, allowing users to easily monitor the remaining paper in the cassette without opening the tray—enhancing convenience and reducing interruptions during print jobs.
The Canon MAXIFY Megatank GX5170 is now available in Malaysia at a recommended retail price of RM1,870, and can be purchased through authorised Canon dealers and retailers nationwide. Offering a balance of performance, print quality, and cost-efficiency, the GX5170 is a valuable addition to any business seeking a reliable printing solution. For more information, please visit my.canon/en/consumer.
