The Canon PIXMA GM4050 has different functions, including its access to Wi-Fi, Ethernet, black and white print, copy, scan, and cloud link. For instance, it supports a print resolution of up to 600×1200 dots per inch (dpi). In addition, it works with a FINE cartridge (black), an optional color cartridge, and a refillable ink tank printer. Also, its print speed for mono is approximately 13 images per minute (ipm), and color print speed at about 6.8 ipm. Similarly, it supports an Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) of up to 35 sheets (1-sided) and Auto Duplex Print with A4, A5, B5, and Letter-Plain Paper.
Canon Pixma GM4050 Printer Driver Downloads
Driver for Windows
| Filename | Size | Download | |
| MP Drivers for Windows 7 8.1 10 and 11.exe (Recommended) | 86.77 MB | ||
| Driver setup package for Windows 7 8.1 10 and 11.exe | 20.37 MB | ||
| Printers and Multifunction Printers security patch for Windows 11 10 and 8.1.exe | 42.41 KB | ||
| Printers and Multifunction Printers security patch for Windows 7.exe | 42.41 kB | ||
| Download Canon Pixma GM4050 driver from Canon website | |||
Driver for Linux
Linux (32-bit), Linux (64-bit)
| Filename | Size | Download | |
| IJ Printer Driver for Linux – debian Packagearchive | 2.83 MB | ||
| IJ Printer Driver for Linux – rpm Packagearchive | 733.21 KB | ||
| IJ Printer Driver for Linux – Source file | 1.68 MB | ||
| ScanGear MP for Linux – debian Packagearchive | 394.35 KB | ||
| ScanGear MP for Linux – rpm Packagearchive | 347.02 KB | ||
| ScanGear MP for Linux – Source file | 344.95 KB | ||
| Download Canon Pixma GM4050 driver from Canon website | |||
Specifications
The GI-50 ink cartridge is the standard option for this printer, but for those with higher printing needs, the CL-541 and CL-541XL XL cartridges are also available. Interestingly, black cartridges used for printing A4 monochrome documents can produce up to 6,000 pages, while the CL-541XL color cartridge is able to produce only 400 pages.
When it comes to paper types, this printer supports plain paper, High-resolution paper (HR-101N), and Envelopes. The Rear Tray can hold up to 100 sheets of plain paper, while the Cassette can hold up to 250 sheets.
The Rear Tray of the printer supports A4, A5, LTR, LGL, and Envelopes with DL and COM10 sizes, as well as a 91x55mm card size. On the other hand, the Cassette can hold A4, A5, B5, and LTR paper sizes, and the ADF can handle A4, LTR, and LGL sizes. It is worth noting that both the Rear Tray and Cassette can accommodate plain paper with a weight range of 64 to 105g/m.
In addition, the printer is compatible with various scanners, including Flatbed, ADF, and CIS color. The color scan speed is 3.5 ms/line (300dpi), while for greyscale, it is 1.5 ms/line (300dpi). These features make the printer suitable for a wide range of printing and scanning needs.
Furthermore, Canon PIXMA GM4050’s scanner resolution is 1200×2400 dpi and supports A4 and LTR (216×297 mm) document size. At the same time, it supports A4, LTR, and LGL document sizes for ADF. Regarding the copier specifications, the copy speed for sFCOT/simplex (black) is 12 seconds, 10.7 ipm for sESAT/Simplex (black), and 11.5 ipm for ESAT/Simplex ADF (Black). In addition, its copy functions include document copying, photocopying, 2-sided copy, 2-on-1 and 4—on-1 copy, frame erase copy, and ID copy.