Canon PIXMA G3430 is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 24,500 for a brand new and sealed unit. This three-in-one model prints, scans and copies, connects over Wi-Fi, and draws from four refillable tanks fed by GI-41 bottles. Canon rates the Canon PIXMA G3430 at about 11 images per minute in black and 6.0 in colour, with resolution up to 4800 x 1200 dpi. It works with AirPrint on Apple devices and Mopria on Android. Come and test it at the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Designed for accountants, estate agents, school bursars and households with mixed phones, the Canon PIXMA G3430 handles daily paperwork without tying anyone to one computer. A parent on an iPhone and a teenager on an Android handset can both send homework to it over the same router. Small firms in Kilimani and Upper Hill lose time when every print job must pass through the one PC with a driver installed. The Canon PIXMA G3430 removes that bottleneck. It also copies ID cards on one sheet, a task Kenyan offices repeat for every new client, tenant or employee.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell printers sealed and leave setup to the buyer, Mascom International connects the Canon PIXMA G3430 to your phone and laptop before you go. Buyers throughout Kenya report that the speed step over Canon's older G3410 is noticeable on long school reports and monthly statements. The bottles in the box are Canon's own, so the first months of printing are already covered. Visit the shop for a live demonstration, or order on WhatsApp and pay when the courier hands it over at your door.
Common Questions About the Canon PIXMA G3430
What is the Canon PIXMA G3430 price in Kenya?
The Canon PIXMA G3430 sells for KSh 24,500 at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD, brand new and sealed. The price includes a starter set of four GI-41 ink bottles, the power cord and a 12-month warranty. You pay on arrival when it is delivered. It sits KSh 3,000 above the Canon PIXMA G3410 at KSh 21,500 and KSh 1,500 below the Canon PIXMA G3470 at KSh 26,000, both also in stock at the same shop.
Which ink bottles come with the Canon PIXMA G3430, and how far do refills go?
The Canon PIXMA G3430 ships with standard GI-41S bottles rated by Canon at about 3,100 black pages and 4,400 colour pages. When those run out, you refill with the high-yield GI-41 bottles. Canon rates those at about 6,000 black and 7,700 colour pages, rising to 7,600 and 8,100 in economy mode. Each colour set also covers about 2,200 postcard-size photos. Mascom International stocks genuine GI-41 refills for collection in Nairobi or delivery countrywide.
Should I choose the Canon PIXMA G3430 or the Epson EcoTank L3250?
The Canon PIXMA G3430 costs KSh 1,000 less than the Epson EcoTank L3250 at KSh 25,500, and both are Wi-Fi ink tank printers that print, scan and copy. The Epson's black bottle is rated at 4,500 pages, below the 6,000 of a high-yield GI-41 refill for this Canon. The Epson offers Wi-Fi Direct; the Canon offers Wireless Direct, AirPrint and ID copy. Choose the Canon PIXMA G3430 for mixed phones and lower refill frequency, or the Epson if you already stock its ink.
Will the Canon PIXMA G3430 connect to my Safaricom or Airtel home internet router?
Yes, the Canon PIXMA G3430 joins any Safaricom Home Fibre, Airtel or Telkom router that broadcasts a 2.4 GHz signal. It does not use the 5 GHz band, so on dual-band routers you connect it to the 2.4 GHz network name. Most Kenyan routers broadcast both bands by default. If you have no router, Wireless Direct links your phone to the printer itself. Bring your router name and password to Mascom International and we will connect everything during collection.
Can I print from an iPhone, iPad or Mac to the Canon PIXMA G3430?
Yes, the Canon PIXMA G3430 supports Apple AirPrint, so an iPhone, iPad or Mac prints to it without extra software. Tap share, then print, and choose the printer on your network. Macs running macOS 10.14.6 to macOS 12 are listed by Canon for the full driver. Android phones use Mopria or the Canon PRINT app instead. Canon also lists voice commands through Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant in English.
Is the Canon PIXMA G3430 good for a cyber café or a school office?
The Canon PIXMA G3430 suits a light cyber café or school office because it copies both sides of an ID card onto one sheet. It also makes up to 99 copies per job, zooms from 25 to 400 percent and fits two or four pages on one sheet. Copying runs at about 2.7 ipm, with the first page out in roughly 23 seconds. For a café near a university gate running queues all day, a faster laser is the better fit.
Does the Canon PIXMA G3430 print on both sides of the paper?
The Canon PIXMA G3430 prints on both sides manually, not automatically. The driver prints the odd pages first, then prompts you to flip the stack and reload it in the rear tray. This works well for a few booklets or a church programme each week. If you print double-sided reports daily, an automatic duplex model such as the Brother DCP-T730DW at KSh 37,000, also at Mascom International, will save you a lot of handling and paper jams.
Who should buy the Canon PIXMA G3430 and who should look elsewhere?
The Canon PIXMA G3430 fits homes and small offices with several users on different phones, printing up to a few hundred pages a month. Look elsewhere if you scan stacks of pages, since there is no document feeder. The Brother DCP-T730DW, in stock at Mascom International, adds a 20-sheet feeder and automatic duplex. If you want only black text at speed, the HP LaserJet MFP M141w at KSh 26,500 is a better match than any ink tank.
Technical Specifications
Print Engine and Speed
- Two FINE print heads, black plus tri-colour — Canon's fine-nozzle design for crisp letters and smooth colour gradients on photos, with no cartridges to swap.
- Black output at about 11 images per minute on Canon's ISO test — a 20-page proposal is ready in under two minutes.
- Colour output at about 6.0 images per minute — a 12-slide handout with charts finishes in roughly two minutes.
- Resolution up to 4800 x 1200 dpi — enough dot density for sharp small print on tender forms and receipts.
- Borderless 10 x 15 cm photo in about 45 seconds — edge-to-edge postcard prints of family events with no trimming.
Paper and Media Handling
- Rear tray loads up to 100 sheets of plain A4 — a fifth of a standard ream, enough for a full day of home office printing without reloading.
- Plain paper from 64 to 105 g/m² and photo media up to about 265 g/m² — ordinary copy paper through thick glossy card.
- Custom sizes from 55 to 216 mm wide and up to 1,200 mm long — banners, bookmarks and business cards are possible.
- Envelope support for DL, COM10 and C5, plus A5, A6, Letter, Legal and Executive sheets — print addresses for company letters instead of writing them by hand.
- Manual two-sided printing through the driver — prints odd pages first, then guides you to flip and reload the stack.
Wireless and Wired Connectivity
- Wi-Fi to IEEE 802.11 b/g/n on 2.4 GHz with WPA2 security — works with standard home fibre and office routers.
- Wireless Direct — a phone connects to the printer itself, so printing still works when the router is down or the fibre line drops.
- Hi-Speed USB with a USB-B port — a stable cable link to one computer for offices that restrict Wi-Fi devices.
- Apple AirPrint and Mopria for Android — print from most phones, tablets and Macs without installing extra apps.
- Wireless PictBridge and PIXMA Cloud Link — send photos from compatible cameras and print from online services.
Apps and Software Support
- Canon PRINT app for iOS and Android — check ink levels, scan to your phone and print documents remotely on the network.
- Easy-PhotoPrint Editor app and software — design calendars, cards and photo layouts on your phone or computer.
- Creative Park app — free printable crafts, models and cards for children's school projects at home.
- IJ Printer Assistant Tool — runs head cleaning and nozzle checks from your computer when lines appear in prints.
- Windows 11, 10, 8.1 and 7 SP1, macOS 10.14.6 to 12 and Chrome OS — fits most office and student machines.
Consumables and Running Cost
- Starter GI-41S bottles in the box rated at about 3,100 black and 4,400 colour pages — months of printing before buying ink.
- High-yield GI-41 refills rated at about 6,000 black and 7,700 colour pages — fewer trips to buy ink across the year.
- Economy mode stretches high-yield bottles to about 7,600 black and 8,100 colour pages — useful for drafts and internal memos.
- About 2,200 colour photos at 10 x 15 cm per colour set — family albums and passport-style prints without fear of cost.
- About 15 W while copying, 1.1 W on standby and 0.1 W when off — light on KPLC tokens and easy for a small UPS to carry through an outage.
Package Contents
The Canon PIXMA G3430 comes sealed in its Canon retail box. Inside are the printer with its two FINE print heads, a starter set of four GI-41S ink bottles in black, cyan, magenta and yellow, the power cord, and the setup guide with software details. A USB-B cable is not included; Mascom International sells one separately for wired use. Our team will fill the tanks and print a test page with you before you leave the store.
Warranty
The Canon PIXMA G3430 ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Cover extends to the print, scan and copy functions and the internal electronics. Claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk, so bring the printer and your purchase receipt.
Buying the Canon PIXMA G3430 from Mascom International
You can pick up the Canon PIXMA G3430 at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The shop is open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and you are welcome to print from your own phone before buying. Colour options vary by shipment, so confirm the finish in stock with us on WhatsApp.
To order or ask a question, contact us here:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver to all 47 counties and you pay on arrival. Nairobi and its environs receive orders the same day, and Mombasa, Kisumu, Nyeri, Thika and other major towns receive them the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Your printer stays covered by the 12-month warranty described above.
Every figure on this page comes from Canon's published specifications, our prices are shown upfront, and our service desk keeps helping long after the purchase.
