Canon MAXIFY GX1060 MegaTank Ink Bottles
Your MAXIFY GX1060 MegaTank uses the GI-55 cartridge series, employing a four-colour individual ink reservoir system tailored for consistent document production. Small business setups benefit from this layout because high-volume office workflows tend to consume black text ink far more rapidly than colour fluids, allowing you to replenish only the depleted channel. The continuous fluid setup removes standard cartridge waste mechanical elements entirely, aligning with business environments focused on minimizing print disruptions.
Page production levels and ink tracking
Stated page capacities for the GI-55 series are calculated using the standardised ISO/IEC 24711 test pattern on plain A4 paper under continuous printing. Actual performance scales based on standard workspace factors like text density, graphics coverage, and automated system maintenance routines. Small business environments printing high volumes of invoices or multi-page reports will find the cost-per-page remains exceptionally low, provided the printhead is kept active to prevent unnecessary purging cycles.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GI-55BK | Standard | Black | 3,000 | $0.005 |
| GI-55C | Standard | Cyan | 3,000 | $0.004 |
| GI-55M | Standard | Magenta | 3,000 | $0.004 |
| GI-55Y | Standard | Yellow | 3,000 | $0.004 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Handling maintenance and secondary supplies
The internal architecture requires an MC-G05 maintenance kit to capture waste ink accumulated during essential system cleaning cycles. This user-replaceable part monitors ink overflow electronically and prompts a block via the control panel when full. Experience Tip: Keep a spare MC-G05 maintenance cartridge on hand in the office, as the printer will completely halt once the internal pad reaches full saturation to prevent internal ink spillage.
Selection guidance and shipping logistics
For offices managing regular marketing materials, choosing full multi-packs ensures colour uniformity across all reservoirs simultaneously. When choosing your supplies, remember that we dispatch all orders rapidly from our distribution centers across Australia in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99 (conditions apply). Secure your genuine warehouse-direct stock by checking our complete selection of Canon ink cartridges and consumables, backed by a comprehensive assurance policy found on our returns page at return policy..
Pro Tip
Never allow the liquid level inside the translucent front windows to fall below the lowest indicator line before refilling. Running the printer with empty ink wells pulls air pockets deep into the internal supply tubes, which can damage the micro-nozzles and require a heavy ink flush that rapidly fills your maintenance cartridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the GI-55BK black bottle show the same 3000-page yield as the individual colour bottles?
Canon has designed this specific small business platform with equalised fluid volumes across all four reservoirs to streamline office replenishment cycles, meaning your colour tracking and black usage can be managed on a parallel timeline depending on document complexity.
Can I run a deep printhead clean if the screen says the MC-G05 maintenance kit is nearly full?
Running an intensive maintenance cycle when the waste pad is near its limit will often trigger an immediate lock, forcing you to replace the MC-G05 module before any further text document production or diagnostic processes can resume.
Are the bottle tops keyed differently to stop me putting the wrong colour into a tank?
Yes, the nozzle tips on each GI-55 bottle are physically molded with unique mechanical keys that only align with the matching colour port on the printer, preventing accidental cross-contamination of ink channels during a top-up.
