Canon PIXMA G2501 Megatank
Ink tank, Colour
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5 reviews
Good, "typical Canon
My last colour printer was a Canon MG5450, which I bought mainly for CD printing; an option I no longer need. It worked with 5 colours in single cartridges of max. 11ml (colour). The ink level was not visible here, it was only "estimated" electronically / mathematically.
The G2501 is much more transparent - literally, as the ink levels in the ink tanks are visible. The 70ml filling quantity will certainly last for several months.
The photos I have printed with it are in no way inferior to a multi-colour printer in my opinion. (And I am demanding!)
It prints quite quietly (there is a setting under Features - Maintenance called "Low Noise..."). However, it does take its time, but for me, quality comes before time.
The G2501 has
° Flatbed scanner for scan-transfer to PC or direct copying
Paper tray at the back (no paper drawer)
USB connection
It does NOT have
° automatic duplex printing
CD printing capability
° paper drawer
° display
° LAN or WLan
Installation is easy, the printer does it almost on its own. However, it takes about 10 minutes for the power-on LED to stop flashing and light up "Ready".
Ink bottles are included, a black one (135ml) is even included as a reserve.
Refill ink is also available here at digitec:
https://www.digitec.ch/de/s1/product/canon-gi-590-bk-tintentank-tinte-8364938
https://www.digitec.ch/de/s1/product/canon-gi-590-m-tintentank-tinte-8364931
https://www.digitec.ch/de/s1/product/canon-gi-590-y-tintentank-tinte-8364932
https://www.digitec.ch/de/s1/product/canon-gi-590-c-tintentank-tinte-8364939
for the price of 15.50 (black) and 12.90 (colours m, c, y)
From the current perspective (after 1 week of use), I would buy the G2501 again. However, I hope that it is at least as durable as its predecessor, the MG5450, which lasted 11 years.Pro
- Large ink tanks
- 2x black and 1x colour each enclosed (70ml)
- Ink level visible by eye
- Top print quality
- inexpensive
Contra
- No display (for those who depend on it)
- No USB cable included (for me) but 2 power cables ;-)
- No automatic duplex printing
- Connection: USB only!
- No LAN or WLan
- No paper drawer, only rear paper tray
- (these are not disadvantages for me, only listed for those who need such functions)
No wireless connection.
Pro
- Plenty of ink capacity
Contra
- No wireless, ONLY USB
Easy installation, good print results
Advantage: Print cartridges receive a large volume of printer fluid.
The ink level is clearly visible. Refillable replacement ink is very reasonably priced.
Disadvantage: The black print housing looks bulky. If it were available in white, the design would suit me better.Pro
- High pressure capacity
Contra
- Printer housing only available in black
Filling up the colour suboptimal.
The residual level in the refill bottles should be more visible, e.g. transparent bottles.
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