Canon MAXIFY GX2060 MegaTank Ink Bottles
Your Canon MAXIFY GX2060 MegaTank uses the GI-55 cartridge series. This MegaTank system is designed for small business environments where high-volume document production is a daily requirement. Unlike traditional inkjet printers, the GX2060 utilizes a continuous ink supply system, meaning you simply refill the internal tanks using the GI-55BK, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow bottles. This leads to infrequent maintenance cycles and significantly reduced plastic waste, as the airtight bottle design ensures easy, mess-free pouring while maintaining the integrity of the pigment-based ink for sharp, professional text.
Maintenance and other consumables
While the GI-55 ink bottles handle your printing, the Canon MAXIFY GX2060 MegaTank also requires a periodic replacement of the MC-G05 maintenance cartridge. This component is responsible for collecting excess ink used during printhead cleaning cycles. Unlike older inkjet models that required a service centre visit once the internal waste pad was full, the MC-G05 is user-replaceable, ensuring your office avoids unnecessary downtime.
Experience Tip: When the printer alerts you that the maintenance cartridge is nearly full, it is best to have a spare on hand immediately, as the printer will eventually lock out further printing to prevent ink overflow.
How long these refills last in real use
The GI-55 series is built for longevity. To ensure transparency in page output, Canon calculates these yields based on the ISO/IEC 24711 standard, which uses a series of five standard business documents printed continuously on plain A4 paper. In a small office setting, you will notice that the black ink is consumed more rapidly if you primarily print invoices and reports, while marketing materials will draw more evenly from the three colour bottles.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GI-55C | Standard | Cyan | 3,000 | $0.004 |
| GI-55M | Standard | Magenta | 3,000 | $0.004 |
| GI-55Y | Standard | Yellow | 3,000 | $0.004 |
| GI-55BK | Standard | Black | 3,000 | $0.005 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage)
Ordering your GX2060 ink
For most small business users, purchasing the individual GI-55 bottles as needed is common, but stocking a full set of CMYK ensures you aren't caught short during a large print run. We ship these genuine Canon refills from our distribution centres in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide to ensure prompt arrival. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99 (conditions apply). You can find more options on our Canon ink cartridges page or view the specific GI-55 series technical details.
Pro Tip
Always wait for the ink level to reach the lower line on the printer tank before refilling with a new GI-55 bottle. Refilling too early or overfilling past the upper line can interfere with the vacuum seal and pressure levels within the MegaTank system, potentially affecting print consistency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mix third-party inks with the genuine Canon GI-55 bottles in my GX2060?
It is not recommended. The MAXIFY GX2060 uses pigment-based inks across all colours (including CMY) to provide water and highlighter resistance. Mixing different ink formulations can cause chemical reactions that clog the fine nozzles of the thermal printhead, which is costly to repair in a MegaTank system.
Why does the initial setup of GI-55 bottles seem to yield fewer pages?
During the very first setup of a new GX2060, a portion of the ink from the GI-55 bottles is used to prime the internal tubes and the printhead. This is a one-time process. Subsequent refills will deliver the full rated page yield as the delivery system is already saturated.
How do I know when the MC-G05 maintenance cartridge needs replacing?
The printer will display a specific "Maintenance Cartridge" status bar on its LCD screen. Unlike the ink tanks, which you monitor visually, the MC-G05 is monitored electronically. It typically lasts through several sets of ink bottles depending on how often the printer performs automatic head cleanings.
