MAXIFY GX3050 vs 179fnw Printer

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Compare inks, colours, speeds, reviews, of MAXIFY GX3050 printer by CANON with the HP 179fnw All-in-One printer, assessing home, office, school, suitability.

Canon MAXIFY GX3050 and Hp 179fnw specifications

MAXIFY GX3050 and 179fnw Printer Inks and Colours

The Canon MAXIFY GX3050 produces high-resolution Full Colour prints using a Inkjet printing system through liquid ink cartridges. Similarly, the Hp delivers clear, sharp, paper prints using Laser powder-based toner.

• MAXIFY GX3050 print method: Inkjet/Full Colour
• 179fnw print method: Laser/Full Colour

• Monochrome = Black and White
• Full-Colour = vast colour spectrum

Printing Speeds and Functions

Whether printing personal documents with the MAXIFY GX3050’s Inkjet, or a creative school assignment with the 179fnw’s Laser, both printed results are excellent.

The 179fnw can print as much as 18 pages per minute, with the MAXIFY GX3050 delivering up to 18 complete prints a minute.

When it comes to versatility, the MAXIFY GX3050 is a All-in-One printer featuring scanning, printing, and copying. The Hp 179fnw is a All-in-One with scanning, printing, and copying.

These two printers can operate wireless – Canon MAXIFY GX3050 and Hp 179fnw are Wi-Fi enabled, connecting to a laptop or desktop PC without need for physical cable.

*not all models have photocopying capability

• CANON MAXIFY GX3050 prints/min: 18
• HP 179fnw prints/min: 18

Printer 179fnw and MAXIFY GX3050 Ratings and Reviews

User feedback for both Canon MAXIFY GX3050 and Hp 179fnw is comparable, gaining 4.6/5 and 3.8/5 ratings, respectively.

• MAXIFY GX3050: 43 reviews found, averaging 4.6/5 stars
• 179fnw: 20 reviews found, averaging 3.8/5 stars

BRAND	MODEL	INK	PRINT/m	COLOUR	COST
CANON	MAXIFY GX3050	Inkjet	18	Full Colour	£339.99
HP	179fnw	Laser	18	Full Colour	£349.99

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