Affordable and at the same time functional duplicating, scanning and printing device of the middle class - this is the Canon Pixma G3400. Reviews about it, its technical characteristics, as well as software features will be examined in detail in our review.
Niche of this universal device
The Canon Pixma G3400 MFP is focused on a fairly large market size for multiplying and printing equipment. Reviews indicate that it can even often be found in copy or duplication centers. And there is a logical explanation for this: the monthly limit of 6000-7000 pages allows this device to reveal its real potential under such conditions. But also such an MFP can be successfully used in offices of both small (up to 20 workstations with computers) and mid-level (up to 50 desktops with PCs). Another possible area of use of the hero of this review is home conditions. You can even partially cover the workflow within a large company with the G3400. As a result, the hero of this review material can be found in almost any segment of the market for printing and copying devices.
Pick list
Very, very good equipment in the Canon Pixma G3400. Reviews highlight the presence of an interface cable for connecting to a computer in it. For example, the same Epson has taken the path of saving and excludes such an important accessory from the basic configuration. So, the delivery list of this MFP includes this:
A multifunctional device that can act as a copier, scanner and printer.
USB interface cable , as mentioned earlier.
A cord for connecting to a power network, with the help of which the power supply of the MFP is organized.
Warranty card.
Manual.
Various brochures about the products of this manufacturer.
Disk with software.
Ink tanks that are installed in the MFP.
This kit is typical of any Canon MFP. The only thing that is certainly lacking in it is an ink bottle. They will have to be bought separately. Again, it is recommended to take original products, not licensed ones. Otherwise, you can spoil the print head, the repair of which is not such a cheap pleasure. Moreover, the ink consumption in this device is not so big - one such kit will last a long time.
Fingerprint technology
A set of 4 types of liquid ink is the basis of the printing system on which the Canon Pixma G3400 inkjet MFP is based. One of them is pigmented and is used in the main black-and-white printing mode. The container for it has an increased capacity, you can only fill it with black ink. The remaining three types of ink are based on dyes and are yellow, magenta and blue. The containers they have have a reduced volume, this ink is used only in cases where a color document is displayed.
Interface set
Excellent list of supported interfaces in the Canon Pixma G3400. Reviews highlight the presence of two main ways to connect to this MFP. One of them is USB in Hi-Speed performance . In this case, this multifunction device is connected to a computer that acts as a print server. But there is an alternative way to connect Wi-Fi , the use of which allows you to turn this MFP into a standalone print server. Also in the latter case, it is possible to print not only from ordinary stationary computers, but from various mobile devices (smartphones, phablets and even tablets).
Resolution Characteristics
Almost nothing in terms of resolution from photo printers is not different from the Canon Pixma G3400 MFP. For print mode, its maximum value is set to 4800 X1200. This is enough to get high-quality photos. As most experts note, it is better in this case to use paper media with a glossy finish. When copying, the maximum resolution is set at 600X1200. This restriction comes from the scanner sensor, and when you receive a digital copy of the document on your PC, the same resolution will be set. The droplet size in the highest resolution mode corresponds to 2 pl. And in this important parameter, the hero of this article is only slightly inferior to photo printers, in which this value is 1.5pl.
Printable Page Sizes
The A4 size page is the primary paper size for the Canon Pixma G3400. A review of the technical specifications of this peripheral device indicates that even with such a relatively large format, printing without borders is possible in this case. Also in the list of main formats in this case is Letter, Legal, A5 and B5. This MFP can print photos in the following sizes: 10X15, 13X18 and even 20X25. In addition to this, it is also possible to output a printed document in an arbitrary format. To do this, you just need to set the paper sizes in the software on the printer and correctly install the sheet in the tray.
Printing system speed
The Canon Pixma G3400 printer boasts good performance compared to similar devices. It can display a little less than nine pages in monochrome and in normal quality. If you print in color, then the performance will be even lower and will be five high-quality pages per minute. Well, to print one photo with dimensions 13X18 with increased quality and detail, this universal solution will have to spend about 60 seconds.
Software and its features
A rather interesting approach from a software standpoint is implemented in the Canon Pixma G3400 MFP. At the level of personal computers, there is support for only two types of operating systems. One of them is Windows. G3400 software can be installed on XP with SP3 or later versions of this popular system software. The second type of operating system in this case is Mac OS. In this case, drivers can be installed on OS version 10.7.5 and later. But such fairly common system products, such as Linux or UNIX, are not supported and cannot function successfully with the G3400. But also the presence of Wi-Fi allows directly from mobile devices to print on the product considered in the framework of this material. In this case, there is support for three of the most popular software platforms: Android from Google, iOS from Apple, and Windows RT from Microsoft.
Cost
Like any other Canon MFP, the solution discussed in this article has comparable technical specifications and cost. The price of this universal device is 12,000 rubles. Given the technical specifications, such a cost is justified and really justified. Of course, a multifunctional device complete with an NPCH system, high speed and Wi-Fi support certainly cannot cost less. Moreover, this solution applies to middle-class products, and a similar cost in this case is quite justified.
Owners opinion
The Canon Pixma G3400 MFP was very balanced and almost flawless. Reviews highlight the presence of a wireless interface, an NPS system, high speed, excellent print quality (both in monochrome and in color), affordable cost and minimal expenditure on consumables. All this in total does not leave any chances to direct competitors of this product. To this, it is also necessary to add a sufficiently large possible monthly volume of printed pages. All this allows you to use this universal solution in almost all possible cases: copy centers and print centers, small and medium offices, in large companies and at home. Also, to all this you need to add the ability to create on the basis of such a multifunctional device a full-fledged print server that can function without connecting to the system unit of a personal computer. The minus in this case is one, and it is associated with software. Like other manufacturers of multiplier devices and printing equipment, the hero of this article cannot boast of having drivers for Linux or UNIX . Alas, manufacturers of such equipment for some reason ignore such system software.
Summary
Really phenomenal was the Canon Pixma G3400 mid-range multifunctional device. Reviews highlight its versatility. Essentially, through one solution, this manufacturer was able to block most of the market for printing and copying devices. On the one hand, it has a fairly modest cost, and on the other - excellent technical specifications. All this allows you to use this MFP almost everywhere.