Canon PIXMA G3470, a Wi-Fi ink tank model that prints, scans and copies, is stocked by Mascom International at KSh 26,000, brand new and sealed. Canon offers it in black, white and red. The Canon PIXMA G3470 runs at about 11 images per minute in black and 6.0 in colour, with resolution up to 4800 x 1200 dpi. Four tanks fed by GI-41 bottles replace cartridges, and a user-replaceable MC-G04 maintenance cartridge collects waste ink. See the Canon PIXMA G3470 working at our store in the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for content creators, lawyers, teachers and families who print colour often, the Canon PIXMA G3470 handles everything from court bundles to birthday photos. Many home printers sit in a living room or bedroom, where a loud grey box feels out of place. A red or white unit sits comfortably on a shelf, and at about 48.5 dB it stays quiet during evening study. Another common pain point is the waste ink pad that forces a repair visit on older tank printers. On the Canon PIXMA G3470, you swap a maintenance cartridge yourself in minutes instead.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that keep one colour and one model on the shelf, Mascom International carries the full Canon G-series side by side. You can compare the Canon PIXMA G3470 against the G3410 and G3430 on the counter, print from your own phone, and decide in person. At Mascom International, we're seeing more home offices in Kileleshwa, Ruaka and Syokimau choose a printer that matches the room. Order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery, or walk into our Kimathi Street shop and leave with it set up.
Common Questions About the Canon PIXMA G3470
How much does the Canon PIXMA G3470 cost in Kenya?
The Canon PIXMA G3470 is KSh 26,000 at Mascom International, Nairobi CBD, brand new and sealed. That covers the printer, four GI-41 ink bottles, the power cord and a 12-month warranty, with pay-on-arrival delivery across Kenya. It is KSh 1,500 more than the Canon PIXMA G3430 at KSh 24,500 and KSh 4,500 more than the Canon PIXMA G3410 at KSh 21,500. The extra buys colour choice and faster copying.
Is the Canon PIXMA G3470 worth KSh 1,500 more than the Canon PIXMA G3430?
The Canon PIXMA G3470 shares the G3430's print speeds of about 11 ipm black and 6.0 ipm colour, so the difference is elsewhere. Canon rates its copying at about 3.2 ipm against 2.7 on the G3430. It comes in black, white or red, and Canon lists its MC-G04 maintenance cartridge as user-replaceable. Choose the Canon PIXMA G3470 if you copy often or want a colour finish. Choose the G3430 if a black unit and the lower price suit you. Both take GI-41 refills and sit on display at Mascom International.
What does the maintenance cartridge on the Canon PIXMA G3470 do?
The MC-G04 maintenance cartridge on the Canon PIXMA G3470 collects the waste ink released during head cleaning and printing. When it fills, the printer shows a message and you replace the cartridge yourself. No technician visit is needed and the printer does not leave your desk. How quickly it fills depends on how often you print and run cleaning cycles. Mascom International can order genuine MC-G04 cartridges for you; message us on WhatsApp for current availability.
Will the Canon PIXMA G3470 work in Mombasa humidity or Nairobi dust?
Canon rates the Canon PIXMA G3470 for 5 to 35°C and 10 to 90 percent humidity without condensation, which covers normal rooms in Mombasa, Kisumu and Nairobi. Avoid placing it beside a window or under air conditioning that drips. In dusty estates along Mombasa Road, close the scanner lid and paper cover when it is idle. Print a page at least weekly so ink does not dry in the nozzles during hot months. Its 100-240 V power supply matches Kenyan mains, and a surge protector guards it when KPLC power returns after an outage.
Can I print M-Pesa statements and bank PDFs from my phone on the Canon PIXMA G3470?
Yes, the Canon PIXMA G3470 prints PDFs such as M-Pesa statements, KCB or Equity bank statements and KRA PIN certificates directly from your phone. iPhones use AirPrint; Android handsets use Mopria or the Canon PRINT app. Open the PDF, tap print, and pick the printer on your Wi-Fi. If your router is off during a power cut, Wireless Direct still lets the phone connect to the printer itself. The Canon PRINT app also saves scans to your phone, ready for eCitizen uploads.
How loud is the Canon PIXMA G3470 in a quiet home office?
Canon rates the Canon PIXMA G3470 at about 48.5 dB(A) while printing, close to the level of a quiet conversation. That is about 5 dB lower than Canon's figure for the older G3410. You can print late-night assignments without waking the house. When idle, it drops into standby after about 11 minutes and draws roughly 1.2 W, so leaving it plugged in barely touches your KPLC tokens. For the lowest draw, switch it off fully, where Canon rates it at about 0.1 W.
Does the Canon PIXMA G3470 copy ID cards and photos?
The Canon PIXMA G3470 copies both sides of a national ID onto one page and makes up to 99 copies per job. It also offers borderless photo copying, 2-on-1 and 4-on-1 layouts, frame erase, and zoom from 25 to 400 percent. The first copy takes about 23 seconds. Estate agents and HR officers use these features daily when filing tenant or staff documents, so the copy panel earns its place. Copying runs at about 3.2 ipm, and settings are chosen on the front LCD without a computer.
Who should buy the Canon PIXMA G3470 and who should skip it?
The Canon PIXMA G3470 suits homes, creative studios and small offices printing colour regularly and wanting a unit that fits the room. Skip it if you mainly print black text at volume; a mono laser such as the HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3103fdw at KSh 53,000 suits that better. Shared offices printing heavy colour should look at the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4303dw at KSh 81,000. Both are in stock at Mascom International.
Technical Specifications
Print Engine and Photo Output
- Two FINE print heads, black and tri-colour — fine-nozzle printing that keeps letters crisp and colour photos smooth without swapping cartridges.
- About 11 images per minute in black under Canon's ISO test — a 30-page brief or tender document prints in under three minutes.
- About 6.0 images per minute in colour — a 10-page marketing handout with images is done in under two minutes.
- Resolution up to 4800 x 1200 dpi — fine dot detail for small legal footnotes, letterhead logos and smooth skin tones in portraits.
- Borderless 10 x 15 cm photo in about 45 seconds — edge-to-edge prints for albums, church events and school notice boards.
Paper Path and Media
- Rear tray holds up to 100 sheets of plain A4 — load once for most days of home or small office printing.
- Plain paper from 64 to 105 g/m² and specialty media up to about 265 g/m² — copy paper through heavy photo card and certificates.
- Sizes include A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, square photo and 91 x 55 mm cards — business cards and flyers at home.
- Custom paper from 55 to 216 mm wide and up to 1,200 mm long — long banners and event programmes printed on one feed.
- Manual two-sided printing — the driver prints one side, then prompts you to turn the stack over and print the other side.
Network and Device Connectivity
- Wi-Fi to IEEE 802.11 b/g/n on 2.4 GHz with WPA2 — connects to Safaricom, Airtel or Telkom home routers on their 2.4 GHz network.
- Wireless Direct — your phone links to the printer itself, handy when the router is off during a power outage.
- Hi-Speed USB with a USB-B port — a wired link to one computer for offices where Wi-Fi devices need approval.
- AirPrint and Mopria — print from iPhones, iPads, Macs and most Android phones with no extra app to install.
- Wireless PictBridge and PIXMA Cloud Link — print photos from supported cameras and files from online services directly.
Software, Apps and Control Panel
- 1.35-inch square monochrome LCD — shows copy settings, ink warnings and Wi-Fi status at a glance from the front of the unit.
- Canon PRINT app — check ink levels, scan to your phone and send documents to print from anywhere on the same network.
- Easy-PhotoPrint Editor and Creative Park — design cards, calendars and photo layouts, or print free craft templates for children.
- Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant support in English — Canon lists voice commands for owners who already run a speaker at home.
- Windows 11 including ARM, Windows 10, 8.1 and 7 SP1, macOS 10.14.6 to 12, and Chrome OS — fits most home and office computers.
Consumables and Running Cost
- GI-41 bottles in black, cyan, magenta and yellow — pour-in refills that replace costly cartridges for good.
- About 6,000 black pages per bottle, or 7,600 in economy mode — a year or more of letters and assignments for most homes.
- About 7,700 colour pages per set, or 8,100 in economy mode — colour reports and charts stop being an expense to ration.
- About 2,200 colour photos at 10 x 15 cm per set — enough prints to fill several family albums before buying more ink.
- MC-G04 maintenance cartridge, user-replaceable, plus about 16 W while copying and 0.15 kWh typical weekly use — low running power.
Package Contents
The Canon PIXMA G3470 arrives sealed in its Canon retail box with the printer, its two FINE print heads, four GI-41 ink bottles in black, cyan, magenta and yellow, the MC-G04 maintenance cartridge fitted inside, the power cord, and the setup guide. A USB-B cable is sold separately at Mascom International for anyone who prefers a wired link. Ask our team to fill the tanks and print an alignment page with you before you leave.
Warranty
The Canon PIXMA G3470 ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. It protects the print engine, scanner, control panel and electronics. Take the printer and your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk to raise a claim.
Where to Buy the Canon PIXMA G3470 in Kenya
Find the Canon PIXMA G3470 at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Try it with a document from your own phone before paying. Canon makes it in black, white and red; message us on WhatsApp to confirm which colours are on the shelf today.
Speak to our team directly:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Delivery covers all 47 counties with pay-on-arrival. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, and buyers in Eldoret, Nakuru, Kakamega, Malindi and other major towns receive theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. The printer is protected by the 12-month warranty outlined above.
You get Canon's published specifications without exaggeration, a clear price before you commit, and a service desk that answers when you need ink or support later.
