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Manufacturer code6171C006
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About the Canon MAXIFY GX2050
Canon 6171C006 is listed in the multifunction printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Inkjet; colour printing: Yes; duplex printing: Yes; wi-fi: Yes. This entry covers manufacturer code 6171C006. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The listed print technology is Inkjet. Compare replacement consumable prices and expected page volumes alongside the purchase price. Features such as duplex printing or a scanner should be confirmed independently in the specification table.
- Print technology
- Inkjet
- Colour printing
- Yes
- Maximum resolution
- 600 x 1200 DPI
- Duplex printing
- Yes
- Largest ISO paper size
- A4
- Scanning
- Colour scanning
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3.50 / 5Original rating: 3.5 / 5
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Read the full review ↗Checked 26 Sep 2026
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3.00 / 5Original rating: 3 / 5
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Read the full review ↗Checked 30 Sep 2026
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Canon MAXIFY GX2050 specifications
Manufacturer code: 6171C006 · Icecat product 114387229 · Checked 19 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Print technology | Inkjet |
|---|---|
| Colour printing | Yes |
| Maximum resolution | 600 x 1200 DPI |
| Duplex printing | Yes |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Scanning | Colour scanning |
| Copying | Colour copying |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Display4 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Display | LCD |
| Screen size | 6.86 cm (2.7") |
| Colour display | Yes |
Printing, scanning & paper29 details
| Printing | Colour printing |
|---|---|
| Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) mono | 15 ipm |
| Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colour | 10 ipm |
| N-in-1 copy function | Yes |
| N-in-1 copy function (N=) | 2, 4 |
| ID-card copy function | Yes |
| Optical scanning resolution | 1200 x 2400 DPI |
| Maximum scan area | 216 x 297 mm |
| Scanner type | Flatbed scanner |
| Scan technology | CIS |
| Faxing | Colour faxing |
| Fax resolution (colour) | 200 x 200 DPI |
| Fax memory | 250 pages |
| Duplex functions | |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Printing colours | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Total number of input trays | 1 |
| Paper tray media types | Envelopes, Executive, Plain paper |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | Executive, Legal, Letter, Oficio |
| Photo paper sizes | 10x15,13x18,18x25,20x25 |
| Paper tray media weight | 64 - 105 g/m² |
| Mobile printing technologies | Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service, PIXMA Cloud Link |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 46.5 dB |
| Power consumption (copying) | 21 W |
| Cartridge(s) included | Yes |
| Included cartridge capacity (black) | 3000 pages |
| Included cartridge capacity (CMY) | 3000 pages |
| Included cartridge capacity (economy mode, black) | 4500 pages |
| Included cartridge capacity (economy mode, CMY) | 4500 pages |
Connections & wireless3 details
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB connector | USB Type-B |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
Power & battery4 details
| Power consumption (off) | 0.1 W |
|---|---|
| Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) | 0.14 kWh/week |
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
Controls & features2 details
| Control type | Touch |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 35 °C |
Design & dimensions11 details
| Time to first page (colour, normal) | 10 s |
|---|---|
| Input colour depth | 16 bit |
| Output colour depth | 8 bit |
| Input greyscale depth | 16 bit |
| Output greyscale depth | 8 bit |
| Custom media width | 89 - 216 mm |
| Product colour | Black, White |
| Width | 374 mm |
| Depth | 510 mm |
| Height | 260 mm |
| Weight | 8.1 kg |
Software & compatibility5 details
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 8.1 |
|---|---|
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.7.5 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022 |
| Mobile operating systems supported | Android, iOS |
| Other operating systems supported | Android, iOS |
Further product details14 details
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 9 s |
|---|---|
| Maximum number of copies | 99 copies |
| Copier resize | 25 - 400% |
| Modem speed | 33.3 Kbit/s |
| Speed dialling | Yes |
| Maximum duty cycle | 27000 pages per month |
| Maximum input capacity | 250 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5 |
| Envelopes sizes | 10, C5, DL, Monarch |
| Custom media length | 127 - 355.6 mm |
| Security algorithms | WPA-AES, WPA-EAP, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-EAP, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-TKIP, WPA3-EAP, WPA3-SAE |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
Packaging & supplied accessories1 detail
| Cables included | AC |
|---|
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What is the listed print technology for Canon MAXIFY GX2050?
The source specification records print technology as Inkjet. This is a specification, not an independent performance measurement. Check the exact model and the original critic reviews for real-world results.
What is the listed colour printing for Canon MAXIFY GX2050?
The source specification records colour printing as Yes. This is a specification, not an independent performance measurement. Check the exact model and the original critic reviews for real-world results.
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Are cartridge yields guaranteed?
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Is Wi-Fi printing less secure?
It can be safe when the printer and network are kept updated and secured. Use manufacturer setup guidance and protect the network.
Does a scanner mean it has an automatic document feeder?
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