Canon mg2440 inkjet printer. MFP Canon MG2440: characteristics, description, photos and reviews. Canon MG2440: reviews

In this article, the reader will get acquainted with the most affordable printing device in terms of price-quality, the Canon MG2440 color inkjet printer. photos and reviews from owners will help a potential buyer make a choice on the domestic market. Also in the article, MFP owners will find many recommendations for the operation and maintenance of this device.

Product positioning in the global market

Judging by the fact that the branded refill kit for the Canon Pixma MG2440 printer costs exactly 50% of the price of the device itself (on the domestic market, MFPs can be purchased for 2,000 rubles), we can safely say that the buyer is looking at an ordinary consumer product, the price of which is directly proportional to the quality . Therefore, this device not only has a limited warranty, but is also offered for purchase with a “print factory” kit, which allows the user to save on consumables at the expense of the wear resistance of the print head.

And if in the world market this MFP is purchased by people with a limited budget, then in our country the Canon MG2440 device is in demand in all price segments. There is hardly a person in Russia who will refuse practically free color printing. As reports from Canon show, it is the Russian market that is the leader in sales of this wonderful multifunctional device.

The feasibility of purchasing an MFP with inkjet printing

Many potential buyers, when choosing a printing device for home use, are faced with a choice: to give preference to an inkjet or laser device. There is only one difference - the initial cost of the printer. To make the right decision, a potential buyer must answer a list of questions for himself:

1. Ready for service at home (refilling cartridges with a syringe in the Canon MG2440 printer yourself is much easier than cleaning the dust bin and adding toner).
2. The need for color printing and its quality (a laser printer in color is not capable of surpassing inkjet printing).
3. Printing load per month and frequency (if the printing device is idle for 5-7 days, the cartridge nozzles will simply dry out).

Meet a Canon representative

The box in which the Canon MG2440 printer is supplied is quite informative: there is an image of the device itself, brief printing characteristics, the country of manufacture is indicated, and the address of the nearest country with a service center is provided. As the owners note in their reviews, the photo of the printer on the packaging is identical to the print quality of the device itself (by the way, the picture on the boxes with photo printers is higher quality).

The printer's equipment is standard: a power cable and an interface cord, two cartridges (black and color), disks with drivers and an installation and operation book. The user should not be happy about large cartridges: if you tear off the protective sticker from the plastic case, you will find that half of its volume consists of stiffening ribs, and accordingly, there is very little paint inside.

Printing Device Specifications

The color Pixma MG2440 is not designed for high-resolution photo printing. This is evidenced not so much by the cost of the device as by the printing resolution of 4800x600 dpi and the presence of only one cartridge for transferring ink to paper. However, according to the owners in reviews with examples of photos of printed pages, printing photographs is quite possible on this printer, however, for this you need to use high-density matte paper.

It leaves much to be desired - only 4 pages per minute, with the first sheet being processed in about one minute. The lack of borderless printing is also confusing. No matter how hard the user tries to fit the sheet into the paper tray, the print head will not move beyond the bounding box. Advantages include support for printing on used sheets (for example, when printing on both sides, the sheet will not get stuck in the printer, as often happens with similar devices).

Operation of the scanner and use of the MFP as a copier

Scanning with a resolution of 600x1200 dpi, which is acceptable for working with documentation, will clearly not appeal to owners who purchased the Canon MG2440 MFP to work with digitizing color photographs. The software supplied with the kit has software interpolation to increase image resolution, but it still won’t be possible to achieve high definition, even with the use of professional programs.

But as a copier, the device is very convenient: you press just one button and get a blueprint. At the user's request, if copying is controlled from a computer, you can configure scanning fields, image grouping and color depth. There is only one drawback when scanning, as the owners note in their reviews - the noise of the scanning element (louder than the operation of the print head).

A fun construction kit for craftsmen

There are quite a lot of customer reviews in the media about the device not working after purchase. After bringing the printer home and taking it out of the box, the user discovers that it does not work. As it turns out later at the service center, the Canon MG2440 does not print due to the fault of the owner, who did not deign to study the instructions for putting the printer into operation. The problem is that the manufacturer, to ensure reliable transportation of the MFP, secured all moving elements in the printer with special tape. Naturally, the owner didn’t see any stickers, inserted the cartridges and demanded that the MFP start printing.

Before starting work, it is recommended to open the instructions and go through all of its points: remove all the stickers, correctly connect the paper feed and output tray, set the sheet stops, etc. From the outside, these actions are more reminiscent of a construction set, but they are what will allow the buyer get rid of problems in the operation of the device.

Continuous Ink Supply System (CISS)

In the factory version, the Canon MG2440 printer comes with cartridges from the so-called starter kit. Their main task is to demonstrate to the owner of the device the printing capabilities in both black and color. However, according to professionals in the field of office equipment and printing, it is the starter set of cartridges that has high wear resistance for large printing volumes.

Therefore, many sellers offer customers to purchase, in addition to the printer in the store, a continuous ink supply system, which is connected by special tubes to starter cartridges. It is the CISS system that will allow the user to significantly reduce the cost of printing pages. There are enough recommendations in the media on how to install CISS at home, but many device owners recommend doing this by the seller, who, in case of failure, will figure out how to replace the broken printer for the buyer.

Features of cartridge maintenance

The proprietary software supplied on disks with drivers for the Canon MG2440, according to all owners, is not related to the hardware of the print heads at all. As the manufacturer states on its official website, the printer is equipped with a special pump that can help clean clogged or dried cartridge nozzles. However, in fact, the built-in pump sucks ink not through the print head nozzles, but in a special sump. And the nozzles of the head are pierced by paint pressure. In fact, this design can only aggravate the situation when starting nozzle cleaning from a computer.

The owner’s task to maintain the printer’s functionality is to constantly support the print head nozzles from drying out the ink (you need to print 1 page in black and color per week). But even here, not everything is simple. The manufacturer presents the owner with a nozzle test page for cleaning, which, according to him, contains all the colors of the rainbow. However, in fact, the ink spent on printing is not enough to fully clean the nozzles (over time, the edges will slowly dry out and the nozzles will become completely clogged).

Self-refilling of cartridges

Refilling the Canon MG2440 is no different from servicing other printers and MFPs. Any cartridge has a special one that equalizes the atmospheric pressure in the container. By prying the valve with a needle or awl, you need to remove it from the plastic body of the cartridge. Next, picking up the syringe and drawing the desired paint into it, you need to insert the needle into the fabric filter, which the user will find under the transfer valve. Gently squeeze the contents of the syringe out.

The printer software constantly monitors the contents of the cartridge and, at its discretion, can block the print head at the hardware level. This event is accompanied by an error message about the impossibility of printing with an urgent requirement to replace the cartridge. This system blocking is quite simple: you need to press the “stop” button on the device and hold it for 6-10 seconds. Once unlocked, you can continue printing.

Features of choosing paint on the domestic market

Ink for Canon MG2440 is offered in almost all computer stores, because the model is the most popular among analogues on the market. The only thing that confuses me is their cost - from 500 to 1500 rubles (practically the cost of the printer itself). Naturally, the seller assures that the most expensive inks consume the life of the print head more efficiently. In fact, this is a common marketing ploy. In fact, manually refilling the printer is already a violation of the printer’s operation. Starting from this step, it does not matter what kind of ink is poured into the cartridge, the main thing is that it is compatible in density (the Canon MG2440 printer model must be included in the description).

Accordingly, it is better to give preference to the cheapest ink. At the moment, there are only two affordable products on the Russian markets: ColorWay ink (Chinese manufacturer) and WWM paint (Ukrainian manufacturer). Moreover, the WWM composition is superior in quality to similar foreign-made products from the expensive price segment.

Problems in the operation of MFPs and their solutions

Naturally, errors are inevitable in the operation of the Canon MG2440 multifunction device. The system is not ideal; situations often arise when the printer simply refuses to work. But, unlike expensive similar devices, an affordable budget printer does not have a liquid crystal display on the control panel, which confuses all users. Therefore, to solve problems with inoperability, you still need to install on your computer the entire software package that comes on disks with drivers.

The software part of the printer communicates with the printer and is capable of displaying a window with an error number on the monitor in case of problems with the device. All errors with codes from 1000 to 4999 are insignificant and can be eliminated by the user according to the instructions. Codes from 5000 and above, or with the presence of letters, can only be eliminated at a service center.

Finally

Since they are only positive, it means that the printer is definitely recommended for purchase by anyone who wants to get an inexpensive gadget for home use that can print in color. Low cost, ease of maintenance and low cost of printing are precisely the criteria that most buyers in the office equipment and printing market focus on. There are, of course, many shortcomings of the manufacturer that may not satisfy demanding users, but the cost of the printer ultimately wins over picky buyers.

Many consumers are wondering: is it possible to buy a good printer for little money? For several years now, Canon has been trying to prove to its customers that it is possible. However, for quite a long time the models, although inexpensive, were very unsuccessful. But when the Canon PIXMA MG2440 printer appeared, it became clear that this device could really become that ideal model that would print high-quality photographs for little money.

Model description

This model is intended for home use and is not suitable for industrial purposes. The main functions of the Canon MG2440 printer are printing finished images, scanning and copying documents. It is worth noting that this is not the first time that the company producing this device has presented models that are intended for home use and have good print quality.

Home printers are always small in size and easy to operate. The device in question is a prominent representative of a compact MFP. If we talk about ease of use, then everything is quite ambiguous. It would seem that the Canon MG2440 printer is endowed with all sorts of functions that should simplify the life of the consumer. However, in practice everything is not so rosy. The MFP has many functions, but not those that make operating the device more comfortable.

For example, it does not have the quite popular and really necessary PictBridge technology, which allows you to print photos directly from various gadgets using the wireless Internet. There is also no way to print photos via email.

However, it is possible to print images directly from the social network Facebook and print Internet pages. This model is ideal for people who just want to print their photos without leaving home. If there is a need to print really high-quality images on paper that have high resolution, then this device still falls a little short of the ideal. But you should also not forget that this is a very budget MFP model.

Appearance

It is worth noting that the device has a very discreet and modest appearance. There are no unnecessary frills here, everything is very simple, but at the same time quite stylish. Almost all MFPs have a scanner on top; the Canon PIXMA MG2440 is no different from most: there is also a scanner here, and a control panel next to it. It can be seen that the main principle that was implemented when creating the device is minimalism, which fits very harmoniously into this composition.

The main advantage in the printer's design is its simple geometric shape with slightly rounded corners. Some may say that this is no longer fashionable, but it is still much easier to find a place in the house for a standard-shaped device, as opposed to an MFP that has protruding corners or the body shape itself is non-standard.

The manufacturer decided not to rely on one-day gloss, which was not in demand among buyers, but used classic matte plastic. Thanks to this, the Canon MG2440 has become much more practical.

Technical characteristics of the MFP

It's no secret that the heart of any inkjet printer is the print head. It is this that quite often fails, becomes clogged and creates other problems for many consumers. The Canon PIXMA MG2440 printer has special cartridges; they already have a print head, that is, when the cartridge is replaced, the PG is automatically replaced. That is why cartridges can safely be considered the main element of an MFP. There are 2 of them here.

This device produces prints with a resolution of 4200 by 1200 dpi, while the ink drop has 2 pl. Fairly average performance, but considering the low cost, it's still pretty good.

The printer contains two different types of ink. Black paint is pigment-based, while colored paint is water-soluble. Thus, the black color will remain on paper for a fairly long period of time, and color images will acquire rich colors when printing photographs.

As for the printing speed, there is no need to talk about impressive performance. The output speed of black and white documents is 8 pages per minute. Color printing speed - 5 pages per minute. This printer model prints photos quite slowly, one photo measuring 10 by 15 cm comes out in 44 seconds, which is a rather mediocre result.

The Canon MG2440 is a device for home printing, so such indicators can be forgiven, given the low cost of the device.

It is important to understand that this MFP model does not support printing documents on both sides. If there is a need for double-sided printing, then the user will have to first print out all the odd pages, then turn over the stack of paper and send the document to print again (only this time all the even pages).

As for scanning documents, the maximum resolution is 1200 by 2400 dpi. The speed of this device is also very mediocre, namely 14 seconds per A4 sheet.

Original cartridges

As previously reported, this multifunctional device has only two cartridges: black and color. It is worth noting that standard Canon PIXMA MG2440 cartridges have a fairly low resource, so there are those on sale that have a higher ink content. Thanks to this, the consumer has the opportunity to work on such consumables for a longer time.

Consumables capacity

A standard black cartridge has a service life of 180 pages, and the average price for it is 640 rubles. A high-capacity consumable can produce up to 600 pages at a price of about 900 rubles. The difference is simply colossal.

A standard color cartridge can also print up to 180 pages, but a high-capacity cartridge can print up to 400. At the same time, there is practically no difference in price between black and color consumables.

After these indicators, it becomes clear that in order to save money, it is advisable to use high-capacity consumables. It is also worth noting that for even greater savings, you can refill the Canon MG2440 cartridge. To do this, you need to acquire additional ink, which is sold in plastic containers.

Refilling the Canon MG2440 cartridge

You should immediately warn all MFP owners that refilling consumables is not provided by the manufacturer. Before refilling a Canon MG2440 cartridge, you need to think carefully about whether to perform this procedure or not. There is a fairly high probability of damaging the device, after which it will have to be taken to a service center and repaired at your own expense. After all, warranty repairs do not include illegal refilling of cartridges.

If you decide to take such a step, then you should do the following:

1. Remove the label from the consumable. This is best done with a utility knife.
2. Enlarge the holes.

As for the second point, this can be done in three ways:

1. Take a drill with a diameter of no more than 4 mm and make a hole.
2. Pry open the hole, for example with a scalpel.
3. Burn with a hot paper clip or needle.

Of all these methods, it is not recommended for beginners to use burning, since one wrong move and the high temperature will damage the foam adsorber located inside the device. It is worth paying special attention that the thickness of the cartridge cover is 2 mm.

How to refill Canon MG2440

Colored ink needs to be refilled in stages: first fill in yellow, then red and finally blue. The maximum allowable amount of fill in the chamber is 4 ml of ink at a time. At the same time, do not be surprised if 4 ml are needed for one color, and only 1.5 for another. The thing is that one color was used more than others.

So, the syringe is filled, now you need to insert it 1-2 cm into the foam rubber and slowly press the syringe plunger. As soon as the adsorber starts to shine, you need to stop squeezing out the paint. To avoid ink overflowing, you need to draw a little ink back into the syringe. After this, the nozzles must be wiped with toilet paper, and the contacts with an eraser. If you are afraid to carry out this procedure, then it is quite reasonable to seek help from specialists.

Canon MG2440: reviews

Comparing the reviews that consumers leave on the Internet, it can be noted that the device is of quite good quality and works quite well. Separately, the good combination of quality and price is noted. The body of the device, which is made of high-quality plastic and is practically scratch-resistant, also received positive reviews.

The Canon MG2440 MFP also has negative reviews, primarily regarding its printing speed and its noise. Consumers also complain about the scanner being quite loud, which is very atypical for middle-class multifunctional devices.

Conclusion

If you want to purchase a good MFP that produces fairly high-quality photos at a low cost, then this is the best option. There are no innovative features found in more expensive devices, and the printing speed is very mediocre. But still, we should not forget that behind the impressive characteristics there is always a high price, which not everyone can afford.

Moreover, even a beginner can handle refilling the Canon MG2440, which will significantly reduce the cost of maintaining this device. After all, the price of a regular cartridge is about 600-1000 rubles, and with fairly intensive printing, such prices can seriously harm your budget.

I have a 250 model, also purchased from Citylink. The difference is only externally (the filling is still the same). I've been using it for three years now. The price is a penny, but the print quality is good.

An invented disadvantage is the high cost of cartridges. When people buy a cheap color inkjet and then complain about the expensive cartridge, you only have yourself to blame. Take an expensive inkjet then the difference in the price of the cartridge and the printer will be noticeable.

The cartridge is refilled in a couple of minutes; the Internet is full of instructions. Awl, 4 syringes, 4 paints, price for a set of 10-15 refills is 500 rubles. Since the purchase, the cartridge has not been changed, only refilled. Once the paint ran out and I was too lazy to refill it, the cartridge dried out, but I turned on the built-in cleaning a couple of times and everything worked. In general, I recommend it for people with straight arms, and for those who like to whine, buy it for 10 thousand.

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inexpensive. fast. compact. The printing speed was a pleasant surprise. There is a silent mode in which the printing speed is reduced. On the desktop, after installation, a menu icon appeared, pleasant to use. Even a child can understand how to use it.

small cartridge capacity. their cost if replacement is necessary. no cable included.

We purchased it to replace its predecessor MP 250, so all its advantages and disadvantages were known. I liked the smaller dimensions than the old MFP. The black cartridge ran out very quickly. A well-known move by the manufacturer - inexpensive printer - expensive consumables. even the volume of cartridges is specially reduced. there is an exit. I buy black ink and refill it myself. ink about 150-200 rubles per 100g is enough for a year. The hole in the cartridge is not easy to find. Look at the video on YouTube, everything is there. color is used less often. I refilled it for 100 rubles in a computer store, because... Buying 3 colors for 200 rubles is expensive. even my wife learned how to refill the cartridge. The main thing is not to overfill. 2-3 injections with a 5 mg syringe and blot the working part of the cartridge with a napkin and that’s it.

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Excellent printing, both color and black and white, meets all the stated characteristics, the printing speed is good, the photo quality is also superb.

no significant shortcomings

I have been using this model for a very long time, before that I had a Canon MP 210, it worked for 3 years without any complaints (it physically broke down when moving, it would have worked for the same amount of time). The best price quality ratio. The fact that the new cartridge runs out quickly all manufacturers have a little more than half of the cartridges included with the printer (a well-worn topic already). Install CISS and you will not know grief. I print 50-100 color sheets a day; a full CISS lasts for 2-3 months when used this way. Does not require any maintenance. In general, those who criticize this printer simply don’t know what they’re talking about.

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Price.
Easy to set up and maintain..
If you additionally purchase, like I did, a CISS (continuous ink supply system), you will NEVER have to write about the high cost of cartridges..
The printing is JUST AMAZING, it feels like the printing house is printing out the text of the book.
The scanner is an excellent plus and a photocopier....people, where can you find such high-quality compatibility for such a price?!
The photo, of course, is not ice, but having once received “quality” from a local photo center, I realized that if you have high-quality photo paper (if you don’t press too hard), the photos will be a solid B, and for this model ALREADY GREAT!

Disadvantages in the “toy” building, it feels like it’s for children, but for kindergarten and school THAT’S WHAT IT IS!
When I pulled out the sliding curtains - holders of finished pages, I thought I would break all three....
You have to pull it out very carefully.

I’ve already bought a second one, for my office, as an additional one, and for home.... I’ve been using it for about a year, and I decided to write a comment in my free time from work..
As they have already said here, those whose hands grow where they should, TAKE IT WITHOUT A THINKING.
Who is chasing additional functionality and “easy” maintenance take it for a TEN :-).
So as not to scold the product so much, I can tell anyone who needs to refill it once at a SPECULATIVELY LOW PRICE with my ink for this model.
Everything is learned through comparison and the need for what is needed.
Happy shopping! ...and if you use regular paper in the settings (to fool the machine), then the quality is not the same
5.) makes noise like a tractor, made me laugh in the “silent mode” settings)))

Comparatively cheap, before that there was a 5240, which is naturally cooler and more technologically advanced, but the print head broke after 2 years, I printed a lot, especially photographs, but here the print head itself is in the design of the cartridges, that is, replacing the cartridge solves everything, the only question is the price maintenance, a set of cartridges is more expensive than the printer itself, if you take the original, we’ll try to find a cheaper way to maintain such a baby.

Advantages:

Simple, cheap.

Flaws:

Expensive cartridges.

Period of use:

less than a month