Choose MAXIFY GX3050 if you need:
- Automatic Duplex Printing: Yes
- Wi-Fi: Yes
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Canon MAXIFY GX3050 & HP Smart Tank 520
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MAXIFY GX3050 and Smart Tank 520 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | MAXIFY GX3050 | Smart Tank 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Canon | HP |
| Product Family | MAXIFY MegaTank | Smart Tank |
| Canonical Model | MAXIFY GX3050 | Smart Tank 520 |
| Launch Year | 2022 year | 2023 year |
| Printer Type | Colour ink-tank multifunction | Colour ink-tank multifunction |
| Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy |
| Colour Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Target Use | Small business / Workgroup | Home / Home office |
| Merged Regional Aliases | Regional SKU suffixes merged | Smart Tank 520 series regional-channel suffixes merged |
| Print Technology | Refillable business ink-tank inkjet | HP Thermal Inkjet refillable tank |
| Machine Life or Duty Cycle | — | 3000 pages/month page |
| Print Head | Canon business inkjet head | HP Thermal Inkjet |
| Ink Colour Count | 4 colour | 4 colour |
| Ink Technology | All-pigment inks | Pigment black + dye colour |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 600 x 1200 dpi | 4800 x 1200 optimized colour; 1200 x 1200 black dpi |
| ISO Black Speed | 18 ipm | 12 ipm |
| ISO Colour Speed | 13 ipm | 5 ipm |
| Draft Black Speed | — | 22 ppm |
| Draft Colour Speed | — | 16 ppm |
| Borderless Printing | — | Yes |
| Maximum Borderless Size | — | A4 / Letter |
| Print Performance | ||
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 300-2500 page/month | 400-800 page/month |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | — |
| Maximum Paper Size | A4 / Legal | A4 / Legal |
| Standard Input Capacity | 350 sheet | 100 sheet |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 0 sheet | 0 sheet |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheet | 30 sheet |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | CIS flatbed + ADF | CIS flatbed |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 1200 dpi |
| Scan Copy Fax | ||
| Maximum Scan Size | A4 / Legal via ADF | A4 / Letter |
| Copy Function | Yes | Yes |
| Paper | ||
| Rear Feed Capacity | 100 sheet | 100 sheet |
| Front Cassette Count | 1 tray | 0 tray |
| Media Types | Plain, glossy, semi-gloss, matte, envelopes | Plain, photo, brochure, envelopes |
| Media Weight Range | 64-275 g/m2 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | — |
| Apple AirPrint | Yes | — |
| Mopria | Yes | — |
| Connectivity Software | ||
| Mobile App | Canon PRINT | — |
| Operating Systems | Windows; macOS; ChromeOS; iOS; Android | Windows; ChromeOS |
| Email or Cloud Print | Yes | — |
| Ink Operations | ||
| Ink Bottle Series | GI-56 | HP GT53 / GT53XL black; GT52 colour |
| Replacement Black Yield | 6000 page | 6000 page |
| Replacement Colour Yield | 14000 page | 8000 page |
| Display | 6.9 cm colour touchscreen | 1 inch icon LCD |
| User-replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | — |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
What is the difference between MAXIFY GX3050 and Smart Tank 520?
MAXIFY GX3050 and Smart Tank 520 share specifications such as Functions (Print, Scan, Copy), Printer Type (Colour ink-tank multifunction), Colour Printing (Yes), Form Factor (Desktop).
The main differences: ISO Black Speed (MAXIFY GX3050: 18 ipm, Smart Tank 520: 12 ipm); ISO Colour Speed (MAXIFY GX3050: 13 ipm, Smart Tank 520: 5 ipm); Automatic Duplex Printing (MAXIFY GX3050: Yes, Smart Tank 520: —); Wi-Fi (MAXIFY GX3050: Yes, Smart Tank 520: —).
MAXIFY GX3050 may suit users who need its differing values, while Smart Tank 520 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.