Canon Pixma MG5450 is an all in one reliable multifunction printer designed for home users, particularly for those who want to print photos and on discs, as well as paper documents. The device is equipped with both Wifi and Ethernet for easy networking and printing from the cloud or mobile devices. Canon Pixma MG5450 ink cartridges produces prints with clean, black text and bright, solid colours.
The design of this multifunction printer is stylish, sleek and comes in black colour. It has a control panel with 75mm colour LCD display screen along with three dedicated selection buttons below, combined with a separate four-way navigation controller and selection button. At the front, the full-width cover folds down to become the output tray that can hold up to 20 sheets of paper. Below it, there is a neat arrangement for twin trays, one is for the document papers which can store up to 125 sheets and the other is for photo blanks. It also has USB port and Wi-Fi setup for better connectivity option. The device comes with automatic duplexer for double sided printing to reduce the paper wastage.
It also allows mobile printing and supports Apple's AirPrint. The device also allows users to directly print from memory cards and features PictBridge slot for digital cameras. The printing resolution of this device is up to 9,600 x 2,400 dpi and the scanning resolution is up to 2,400 x 4,800 dpi. The device is compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems.
Advantages:
- Versatile printer
- Good quality output
- Supports wide range of print media
- Supports disc printing and automatic duplexing
- Supports mobile printing and Apple's AirPrint
- Provides wired and wireless connectivity option
- Offers memory card slot and USB port
- Supports PictBridge port
Disadvantages:
- Lacks fax machine
- No ADF support
- High purchase price
- Low media handling capacity
Canon Pixma MG5450 Ink Requirements
Printer ink for Canon Pixma MG5450 are as follows:
Canon Pixma MG5450 Black ink Compatible PGI 550 High Capacity Cartridge
Canon PGI 550 Ink Cartridge Black with a print capacity of 500 Photos.
Canon Pixma MG5450 Black ink Compatible CLI 551 High Capacity Cartridge
Canon CLI 551 Ink Cartridge Black with a print capacity of 620 Photos.
Canon Pixma MG5450 Cyan ink Compatible CLI 551 High Capacity Cartridge
Canon CLI 551 Ink Cartridge Cyan with a print capacity of 267 Photos.
Canon Pixma MG5450 Magenta ink Compatible CLI 551 High Capacity Cartridge
Canon CLI 551 Ink Cartridge Magenta with a print capacity of 313 Photos.
Canon Pixma MG5450 Yellow ink Compatible CLI 551 High Capacity Cartridge
Canon CLI 551 Ink Cartridge Yellow with a print capacity of 274 Photos.
Conclusion:
Canon Pixma MG5450 is a good multifunction printer, with useful features such as wired and wireless connectivity options, automatic duplexing, mobile printing, disc printing and direct printing from memory cards and PictBridge slot etc. The Canon Pixma MG5450 ink cartridges are low priced, they result in a low running cost and therefore increase the overall efficiency of the printer. However, lack of fax and ADF support are the drawbacks of this device which might not be suitable for business groups working on a large scale.
How to replace an ink tank?
The Canon Pixma MG5450 is a great photo printer. It offers good print quality and uses Canon Pixma MG5450 ink cartridges as consumables. The printer is easy to setup. When you need to replace the ink cartridges you need to be a little careful while doing it. Though the process is simple and easy the handling of Canon Pixma MG5450 ink cartridges requires care.
To replace the ink tank, follow the steps below:
- Turn the printer on.
- Hold the sides of the paper output tray and open the lid gently.
- Lift the operation panel up till it stops moving further. The print head holder will move from its home position to replacement position. You will see the cartridge holder. Do not move it forcibly or stop it in motion. Doing so will damage your printer. If you leave the printer like this for long, the print head holder will move back to its home position. In this case, close the lid and open it again. The holder will move back to the replacement position.
- You will see the ink cartridges. Press the release lever and remove the ink cartridges that need replacement.
- Take the new Canon Pixma MG5450 ink cartridges and remove the packaging. Take off the orange tape on the ink cartridge then remove the protective film from the cartridge. You should only open the cartridge prior to use. Opening it much before reduce its shellfire drastically. Then it is good for use only for 6 months.
- Hold the ink cartridge with the orange protective cap facing upwards. DO not block the air hole. Lift up the tab of this cap and remove it gently.
- Place the prepared ink cartridge into the slot and press till it clicks into place.
- Close the operation panel and the lid.