Description
Canon MAXIFY GX5060 MegaTank A4 Single Function Colour Printer is a high-volume business ink tank printer designed for offices requiring fast, economical and reliable A4 colour printing.
Please Note: The Canon MAXIFY GX5060 is now an End-of-Life (EOL) model and has been replaced by the newer Canon MAXIFY GX5560 MegaTank. Orders for the discontinued GX5060 may therefore be supplied or upgraded to the current GX5560 replacement model where applicable.
- Canon MAXIFY GX5060 is an End-of-Life / discontinued model
- New-generation replacement: Canon MAXIFY GX5560 MegaTank
- Both are high-volume A4 single-function business printers
- Same Genuine Canon GI-66 BK/C/M/Y ink bottle system
- GX5560 offers upgraded paper handling with two 250-sheet cassettes plus 100-sheet rear tray
- GX5560 adds a 2.7-inch colour touchscreen and enhanced business features
- Excellent upgrade path for existing GX5060 users
Canon MAXIFY GX5060 – High-Volume Business MegaTank Printing
The Canon MAXIFY GX5060 was designed specifically for business users who need high-volume colour document printing without requiring scanning, copying or fax functions.
Unlike conventional cartridge-based printers, the GX5060 uses Canon's refillable MegaTank ink system with high-capacity GI-66 ink bottles, helping businesses significantly reduce their ongoing printing costs.
With fast business document printing, automatic duplex printing, Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity, the GX5060 remains an excellent office printer. However, as the model has reached End-of-Life status, customers looking for a new printer should consider its newer replacement, the Canon MAXIFY GX5560 MegaTank.
GX5060 Replaced by the New Canon MAXIFY GX5560
The newer Canon MAXIFY GX5560 MegaTank continues the GX5060 concept as a dedicated single-function A4 business MegaTank printer while adding improved paper handling, a colour touchscreen and enhanced business functionality.
MAXIFY GX5060 MegaTank Tech Sheet
| Feature | GX5060 | GX5560 |
|---|---|---|
| Product Status | EOL / Discontinued | Current Replacement Model |
| Functions | Print Only | Print Only |
| Maximum Paper Size | A4 | A4 |
| Print Speed – Black | Approx. 24 ipm | Approx. 24 ipm |
| Print Speed – Colour | Approx. 15.5 ipm | Approx. 15.5 ipm |
| Print Resolution | 600 × 1200 dpi | 600 × 1200 dpi |
| Automatic Duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Ink System | GI-66 BK/C/M/Y | GI-66 BK/C/M/Y |
| Rear Paper Tray | 100 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Paper Cassettes | 1 × 250 sheets | 2 × 250 sheets |
| Total Paper Capacity | Up to 350 sheets | Up to 600 sheets |
| Display | Mono LCD | 2.7-inch Colour Touchscreen |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi / Ethernet / USB | Wi-Fi / Ethernet / USB |
Upgrade advantage: Customers moving from the GX5060 to the GX5560 can continue using the same Canon GI-66 ink bottle family, making the transition particularly convenient for businesses that already keep spare GX5060 ink in stock.
Fast Business Document Printing
The GX5060 delivers business document print speeds of approximately 24 ipm in black and 15.5 ipm in colour, making it suitable for busy offices that regularly print invoices, reports, quotations, correspondence, forms and colour business documents.
Low-Cost MegaTank Ink System
The MAXIFY GX5060 uses refillable high-capacity ink tanks rather than conventional disposable ink cartridges.
It uses the same Canon GI-66 ink bottle family retained by the newer GX5560:
- Canon GI-66BK Black Ink Bottle – up to approximately 6,000 pages
- Canon GI-66C Cyan Ink Bottle
- Canon GI-66M Magenta Ink Bottle
- Canon GI-66Y Yellow Ink Bottle
- Colour ink set – up to approximately 14,000 pages
In Economy Mode, page yields can reach approximately 9,000 black pages and 21,000 colour pages, depending on printed content and operating conditions.
Browse Canon GI-66 ink bottles at OzToner for replacement supplies.
Automatic Duplex Printing
Automatic two-sided printing helps reduce paper consumption when producing reports, invoices, manuals and other multi-page business documents.
This is particularly useful in office environments where duplex printing is used regularly to reduce paper costs and document storage requirements.
Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB Connectivity
The GX5060 provides flexible connectivity for individual users and shared office environments, including:
- Wi-Fi wireless networking
- Wired Ethernet LAN
- USB connection
- Mobile printing support
- Apple AirPrint
- Mopria compatible printing
- Canon PRINT app support
For offices with multiple users, wired Ethernet provides a stable network connection, while Wi-Fi makes it easy to position the printer without requiring a network cable.
Designed for Business Printing
The MAXIFY GX series is designed around business document printing rather than photo printing. Its refillable ink system combines high page yields with sharp text and professional colour output, making it particularly suitable for organisations printing:
- Invoices and purchase orders
- Business reports
- Quotations
- Colour presentations
- Forms and worksheets
- Shipping and logistics documents
- Retail documents
- Internal office documentation
Product Specifications – Canon MAXIFY GX5060
| Brand | Canon |
| Model | MAXIFY GX5060 MegaTank |
| Product Status | End of Life / Discontinued |
| Replacement Model | Canon MAXIFY GX5560 MegaTank |
| Printer Type | A4 Single Function Colour MegaTank Printer |
| Functions | Print Only |
| Print Resolution | 600 × 1200 dpi |
| Black Print Speed | Approx. 24 ipm |
| Colour Print Speed | Approx. 15.5 ipm |
| Automatic Duplex | Yes |
| Paper Capacity | 250-sheet cassette + 100-sheet rear tray |
| Ink System | Refillable 4-colour MegaTank |
| Compatible Ink | Canon GI-66BK / GI-66C / GI-66M / GI-66Y |
| Standard Ink Yield | Up to 6,000 black / 14,000 colour pages |
| Economy Mode Yield | Up to 9,000 black / 21,000 colour pages |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Wired LAN / Ethernet, USB |
Ideal For
- Small and medium businesses
- High-volume home offices
- Retail businesses
- Warehouses and logistics operations
- Schools and education environments
- Businesses requiring economical colour printing
- Users who need printing only and do not require scan, copy or fax
Why Upgrade from GX5060 to GX5560?
The GX5060 remains a capable business printer, but the newer GX5560 provides a more modern platform while retaining the same high-yield GI-66 ink family.
- Current-generation replacement for the discontinued GX5060
- Same fast 24 ipm black / 15.5 ipm colour printing
- Same economical GI-66 ink bottle system
- Two 250-sheet paper cassettes
- 100-sheet rear paper tray
- Up to 600-sheet total paper capacity
- 2.7-inch colour touchscreen
- Improved media handling
- Enhanced business and enterprise security features
For customers replacing an existing GX5060, the GX5560 is therefore an excellent upgrade without requiring a change to the GI-66 consumable platform.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is the Canon MAXIFY GX5060 discontinued?
Yes. The GX5060 is an older-generation MAXIFY MegaTank business printer and has reached End-of-Life status. Customers looking for a new equivalent model should consider the newer Canon MAXIFY GX5560.
What replaces the Canon GX5060?
The Canon MAXIFY GX5560 is the recommended newer-generation replacement for customers looking for a single-function A4 MAXIFY MegaTank business printer.
Can I use my GX5060 ink in the GX5560?
Yes. Both the GX5060 and GX5560 use the Canon GI-66 ink bottle family, including GI-66BK Black, GI-66C Cyan, GI-66M Magenta and GI-66Y Yellow.
Is the GX5560 faster than the GX5060?
The headline document print speeds remain approximately the same at 24 ipm for black and 15.5 ipm for colour. The main GX5560 improvements are in paper handling, user interface, media flexibility and business functionality rather than simply increasing print speed.
Does the GX5060 scan or copy?
No. The GX5060 is a single-function printer designed specifically for printing. Customers requiring print, copy, scan or fax functionality should consider another MAXIFY GX multifunction model.
Does the GX5060 support automatic duplex printing?
Yes. Automatic two-sided printing is supported, helping businesses reduce paper consumption.
What ink does the GX5060 use?
The GX5060 uses Genuine Canon GI-66BK Black, GI-66C Cyan, GI-66M Magenta and GI-66Y Yellow refillable ink bottles.
Should I buy a GX5060 or GX5560?
For a new purchase, the GX5560 is the better choice because it is the newer current-generation model and offers improved paper handling and business features while retaining the same GI-66 ink platform. The GX5060 remains relevant for customers searching for information, consumables or a replacement for an existing GX5060.
Last Updated Date: 13 September 2026
