Printing with the Canon MAXIFY GX5020 requires its driver for optimum performance. For instance, black (ESAT) print speed is approximately 24.0 images per minute (ipm), while color printing has an ESAT rate of 15.5 ipm. Also, the total number of nozzles is 4,352, where the color (C/M/Y) has 1,024×3 nozzles, and the pigment black has 1,280 nozzles. In addition, it has a print resolution of up to 600×1200 dpi.
Canon MAXIFY GX5020 Driver for Windows
Supported OS: Windows 11 (64-bit), Windows 10 (32-bit), Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32-bit), Windows 8.1 (64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit), Windows 7 (64-bit)
| Filename | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Printer Driver for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7 32-bit and 64-bit.exe (Recommended) | 34.09 MB | Download |
| Or Download Canon MAXIFY GX5020 driver from Canon website | ||
Driver and Software for Mac OS
Supported OS: macOS Ventura 13, macOS Monterey 12, macOS Big Sur 11, macOS Catalina 10.15, macOS Mojave 10.14, macOS High Sierra 10.13, macOS Sierra 10.12, OS X El Capitan 10.11, OS X Yosemite 10.10
| Filename | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Master Setup for MAC OS X 13 12 11 and 10.13 to 10.15.dmg (Recommended) | 3.82 MB | Download |
| Wi-Fi Connection Assistant for MAC OS X 13 12 11 and 10.10 to 10.15.dmg | 37.11 MB | Download |
| Inkjet Smart Connect for MAC OS X 13 12 11 10.14 and 10.15.dmg | 10.68 MB | Download |
| Or Download Canon MAXIFY GX5020 driver from Canon website | ||
Driver for Linux
Linux (64-bit)
| Filename | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|
| IJ Printer Driver for Linux – debian Packagearchive | 1.14 MB | Download |
| IJ Printer Driver for Linux – rpm Packagearchive | 1.21 MB | Download |
| IJ Printer Driver for Linux – Source file | 2.47 MB | Download |
| Or Download Canon MAXIFY GX5020 driver from Canon website | ||
Furthermore, the ink type comprises GI-26 Pigment-based ink bottles with Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black colors. Also, GI-26 Black ink bottles can hold 167,0 ml volume on the Ink compatibility, and GI-26 Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow ink bottles can hold 132.0 ml each. Moreover, the paper sizes of the machine include 4×6, 5×5, 5×7, 7×10, 8×10, Letter (8.5×11), and Legal (8.5×14). Similarly, the custom sizes have a width of 3.5-8.5 and a length of 5-47. Regarding paper compatibility, the printer is compatible with lain paper, high-resolution canon paper, and photo paper plus glossy II.
In addition, it supports photo paper glossy, photo paper plus semi-gloss, photo paper pro luster, matte photo paper, and double-sided matte paper. It also includes greeting cards, envelopes, recycled paper for non-Canon, magnetic photo paper, and light fabric iron-on transfers for Canon. Furthermore, the Rear Tray supported media weight for plain paper is 64-105gsm, Canon Paper with 265gsm (Canon PP-301), or thicker paper with 115-250gsm. Also, the Bottom Cassette supported media weight for plain paper is 64-105gsm.
Moreover, the printer features include documents, photos, wireless, mobile devices, and business card printing. Also, it supports label printing, square media printing, double-sided matte paper, and auto duplex printing. At the same time, its high page yield is up to 6,000 for black and white and 14,000 for color. Regarding the paper handling, the Input Bottom Cassette can hold 250 sheets of plain paper while the back Paper Tray can hold 100 sheets of plain paper or 20 sheets (4×6).